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100
Who can request funding from the Budget & Finance Committee?
RISOs and DIVISIONs
100
What is the purpose of the Budget & Finance Committee?
The Budget & Finance Committee focuses on properly allocating funding to RISOs (Registered Independent Student Organizations) and DIVISIONs (campus departments).
100
Generally, where are meetings typically held?
Meetings typically take place in the Senate Chambers.
100
When do members NOT vote on committee matters?

1) Not present during scheduled meetings

2) Member has vested interest and/or affiliation with RISO or DIVISION

100
How much can a member earn while on the Budget & Finance Committee?
Each member can earn up to a $100 stipend per semester, prorated by a member's attendance.
200
Who is the Budget & Finance Committee a part of?
The Budget & Finance Committee is a subcommittee of Student Government.
200
Generally, what are the funding limits for: 1) RISOs and 2) DIVISIONs

1) $500 per semester

2) $300 per event and/or $1,200 per semester

200
Where does one apply to join the Budget & Finance Committee?
The Student Life website has a Budget & Finance tab with a drop-down menu where applicants can complete an application by selecting 'Members' and looking for 'BF_application.
200
If a funding request is submitted by 4:00pm Friday, what day will the funding request be scheduled to present?
The following Wednesday.
200
How much time is a funding request presentation allowed?
The maximum time a requestor has is fifteen (15) minutes, which includes the actual presentation and any Q&A.
300
Who is the Budget & Finance Committee chairperson in terms of their role in Student Government?
The Student Government Treasurer serves as the Budget & Finance Committee chairperson.
300
What are the three (3) important deadlines in days in regards to funding requests must a requestor abide by?

1) 45 days- Initial request must be received minimally 45 days prior to event.

2) 30 days- Final budget form, reimbursement form, and/or purchase orders must be received 30 days prior to event

3) 3 days- All receipts must be submitted no later than 3 business days after the event

300
Where does a requestor find forms for a funding request?
All forms are found at:

www . leeward . hawaii . edu / studentlife

under the Budget & Finance tab and Budget & Finance Forms link.
300
If a funding request is submitted by 4:00pm Monday, what day will the funding request be scheduled to present?
Not the next, but the second following Wednesday.
300
Why can't RISOs and DIVISIONs sell raffle tickets?
Raffle tickets are considered gambling in Hawaii, hence deemed illegal.
400
Who can answer questions if there are no clear definitions, rules, or protocols as defined in the handbook, presentation, or website?
Lexer Chou, the Student Life Coordinator, can advise the committee on any matter that is undefined and/or questionable.
400
What are the six (6) general steps in making a motion?

1) Member makes initial motion to approve or deny

2) Another member must "second" the motion

3) Chairperson will ask for a "vote"

4) Members can vote: yes, no, or abstain

5) Majority wins and decides if approved or denied

6) Chairperson is tie-breaker

400
Where does a requestor submit receipts after an event?
No later than 3 business days after an event, receipts are submitted in an envelope notated with the RISO name and date of event to May Lapa in the Student Life Office.
400
When are reimbursements received?
Because reimbursements are filed on a FIFO (first in, first out) basis to U.H.'s central business office, reimbursements can take as long as 3 months to receive.
400
Why must a requestor show up at the designated presentation time sent by the chairperson? And what if they don't show?
It is important to show up at the designated time since the Budget & Finance Committee does not meet leisurely, but rather efficiently. By not showing for an appointment, a requestor will be given a 2nd opportunity, in which a 2nd no-show/no-call will result in disqualifying the requestor subsequently for the remainder of the semester.