Senators have prepared to vote on possible revisions to the constitution and by-laws to present to the student body.

Erin Foster, head of research and judicial affairs, presented the changes to the by-laws.

After gathering suggestions from senators and her committee, Foster reworded passages that caused worry or confusion.

They plan to add a clarification note to the by-laws that says senate with a capital S means voting senators because there are a lot of gray areas in the constitution otherwise, said Foster.

Other changes include required department meetings. Meetings are currently required weekly, and count as an absence if a senator misses their department meeting.

“A lot of us, obviously, don’t have very much going on at different times during the semesters. I think that should be subject to maybe monthly and extra meetings as needed,” Foster said.

Guidelines concerning the president’s assistant went under review. Foster proposed requiring the president to make a selection no later than the second general body meeting.

“We figured that you would have a rough idea of whether or not you would be able to handle the workload on your own or if you’d like to have an assistant.” Foster said.

“That position was created a while back for the sole purpose of allowing another person to run for president, essentially. Before last year, that position allowed you the same perks as an officer,” said President Jana Robinson.

The UL system no longer allows more than four tuition waivers for officers of any Student Government Association.

Robinson supported the idea of removing the requirement. The position is no longer considered an executive officer’s position.

The time frame for elections was clarified.

Foster said a reword would be best to state that voting begins at 8 a.m. on the first day, continues throughout the night and ends at 5 p.m. the next day. Run-offs will be held in a single day online from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Senator Devonte Grinstead, a senior health studies professional major, supports the upcoming changes to the constitution and by-laws.

“The by-laws are necessary because it clarifies the gray areas. I feel like the constitution changes evens the power out. Officers and senators will be equal when it comes to impeachment.” Grinstead said.

Bonus info:

Up til’ Dawn requested $500 for the Glow Run prizes

The International Student’s Association was granted $500 to use as a scholarship

Tri Beta was granted $500 to assist in travel and registration for their regional conference

Phi Mu was granted a $100 sponsorship for their volleyball tournament