October 11, 1990

33 Legislative Council Bill #22
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
STUDENT UNION

sponsored by:

Engineering Representative

Mike Drews

Authored by:

Engineering Representative

Mike Drews

A BILL
BILL HISTORY
During my time on UCSU Legislative Council there has been an
increasing proliferation of resignations and appointments by
Representatives-at-Large. Though I do not doubt the qualifications
or dedication of these individuals, and in fact believe some of the
replacements to be some of the best UCSU Representatives I've ever
seen, I am concerned about the validity of representation.
It
seems that after a certain point, the vote of the people is lost
and there is a risk that the council seat could belong to a click
of friends.
It is fine for a person who is elected to use hisjher judgement in
picking a replacement because the people have put their faith in
that person to make decisions, but a replacement has not been
elected and should not have the ability to appoint further
replacements.
Therefore, I propose the following by-law changes to the UCSU ByLaws:
BILL SUMMARY
This bill seeks to remedy representational validity problems in

ucsu.

BE IT ENACTED by the council of Colleges
University of Colorado student Union, THAT:

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Make the following Amendments to Article VII, Section c of the ucsu
By-Laws:
SECTION 1:

Create Section 1 to read:
"When an elected
Representative-at-Large gives up their seat on
Legislative Council, that Representative may appoint
a replacement pending ratification by Representative
Council as stated by the UCSU Constitution."

SECTION 2:

Create Section 2 to read:
"If that replacement
can not fulfill their seat on council, then:
A)

If there is an election within 8 weeks of
the resignation, that seat will come up
for election for its remaining duration,

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SECTION 3:

be given to next largest vote getter.
(the sixth)
B)
If it is more than 8 weeks then the
original seat holder (if they are still
a valid member of the UCSU) may pick
anothe
replacement
pending
2/3
ratification of Representative Council
Move former Sections 1-3 down to 3-5.

SECTION 4:

This bill takes effect upon passage.

10/11/90 - Introduced - Legislative council
10/18/90 - Failed - Legislative council - 7-4-2