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EA R10 (2016-2017): Revision of the Employee Assembly Charter and Bylaws

Introduced to the Assembly

  • Resolution:
  • Day:
    March 1, 2017
  • Action:
    Introduced to the Assembly
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    EA R10: Revision of the Employee Assembly Charter and Bylaws
    Abstract: This resolution updates the governing documents of the Employee Assembly to reflect current practices and a more representative structure.
    Sponsored by: Jeramy Kruser, on behalf of the Employee Assembly Executive Committee
    Reviewed by: Executive Committee, 3/1/2017
    Whereas, Article 2 of the Charter of the Employee Assembly charges the Employee Assembly, hereinafter referred to as the Assembly, to explore opportunities to enhance the role, function and contribution of employees to the well-being of the University; and 
     
    Whereas, Article 2 of the Charter grants the Assembly the ability to control its own operations and maintenance, including bylaws, procedures and amendments; and 
     
    Whereas, the Charter and bylaws of the Assembly were updated during the 2015-2016 legislative session to expand the representative structure of the Assembly; and  

    Whereas, the addition of new members, the revisions to the governing documents of other assemblies, and the advent of more streamlined practices and procedures has prompted a thorough review of the Charter and bylaws of the Assembly. 

    Be it therefore resolved, the Charter of the Employee Assembly be revised to reflect the changes, as noted in red, in the documents attached to this resolution. 
     
    Be it further resolved, the Bylaws of the Employee Assembly be revised to reflect the changes, as noted in red, in the documents attached to this resolution. 

    Adopted by Vote of the Assembly (__-_-_), _________, 2017,

    Respectfully Submitted,

    Jeramy Kruser, Executive Vice Chair