2024-67

Motion Introduced by: Senator Vander Meer

Date of First Reading: February 26, 2024

Date of Second Reading: March 25, 2024

Title of Motion: Perfecting Amendments to the Senate Constitution

Action Requested: This motion and amendments are proposed by the Constitution and Bylaw Task Force and approved by the University Academic Council. It is being presented to the Senate for review and voting decision.

Rationale: The Senate Constitution requires a review of the document every four years to determine if any changes are needed to either the Constitution or the Bylaws. One type of amendment is a “perfecting amendment,” which address “cosmetic corrections.” These nine proposed perfecting amendments to the text of the Senate Constitution are designed to replace outdated titles with the current titles, plus clarifying the wording and meaning of certain passages in the Senate Constitution.