CSSA Minutes: October 13, 2002

Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
Artemio Pimentel, Chair
Friday, November 1, 2002, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Piccadilly Inn Hotel Lobby

1. Call to Order
   Meeting call to order at 5:15 PM
   
   
2. Roll Call
   Present: Danny Vivian, Fay Roepcke, Artemio Pimentel, Susana Gonzalez and Artemio Pimentel on behalf of Jose Solache (see proxy).
   
   
3. ACTION ITEM – Approval of the agenda
   Move to approve the agenda by Danny Vivian, seconded by Fay Roepcke. No discusstion. Motion passed unanimously.
   
   
4. ACTION ITEM – Approval of the minutes from October 12 & 18 2002
   Motion to approve the minutes by Danny Vivian, seconded by Artemio Pimentel- no discussion. Motion Passed Unanimously.
   
   
5. Public Forum – Time for the public to address the Board regarding any issue
   Public Forum is intended for any member of the public to address the CSSA Board of Directors on any issue that affects the CSSA and/or the California State University (CSU).
   No public forum
   
   
6. Old Business
   
   
   1. INFORMATION ITEM- Working Students Initiative (retention proposal) Discussion with the executive committee and gather input from them. Discussion lead by Artemio on the process. He has suggested that an ad hoc committee be formed to research and bring to the board for action. Danny and Fay had concerns regarding the issue overlapping with legislative affairs, university affairs and the multi-cultural caucus. Artemio encouraged them to send representatives and/or attend the ad-hoc committee meetings themselves to voice their suggestions, concerns, etc.
      
      
   2. ACTION ITEM- Internal Affairs Committee
      The purpose of the committee will be to assess, develop and present internal CSSA issues, including budget, policies & procedures, constitutional ratifications, etc. This committee will be chaired by the Vice Chair of Internal Affairs. Motion to approve the Internal Affairs Committee and its membership by Danny Vivian, seconded by Fay Roepcke. Discussion: none. Motion passed unanimously.
      
      
7. New Business
   
   
   1. ACTION ITEM- APPROVAL OF ADHOC COMMITTEES
      Standing Rules Policy, per section B, section 7. Ad-Hoc Committees to be approved are Working Students Initiative and Policies and Procedures. Motion to approve by Danny Vivian, seconded by Fay Roepcke. Discussion: none. Motion passed unanimously.
      
      
8. Executive Officer Reports
   
   
   1. Artemio Pimentel, Chair
      
      
   2. Marivic Tolentino, Vice Chair, Internal Affairs- Per Marivic, Susana presented the budget and encouraged questions regarding the revenues and operating expenses of CSSA as of September 30, 2002. No questions.
      
      
   3. José Solache, Vice Chair, External Affairs
      
      
   4. Bruce Wolfe, Legislative Affairs Chair
      
      
   5. Danny Vivian, University Affairs Chair
      
      
   6. Fay Roepcke, Multicultural Caucus Speaker
      
      
9. Executive Director’s Report

   Susana Gonzalez

10. CLOSED SESSION, Pursuant to Education Code §89307(c)(1) regarding Personnel issues. Personnel issue updates.
    Motion to move into close session by Danny Vivian, seconded by Artemio Pimentel. No discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
    
    
11. Closing Remarks
    
    
12. Adjournment
    
    Motion to adjourn by Danny Vivian, seconded by Artemio Pimentel. Motion passed unanimously.