Article IV: Meetings
Section 1: Annual Meeting
There will be an annual meeting of the full professional staff membership held in August of each year.
The purpose of the annual meeting will be to seat Senate members, hear reports and select committee members.
Section 2: Regular Meetings
During the academic year, there shall be a regular meeting of the Senate once a month. The agenda for this meeting will be prepared by the Chair and officers and distributed to all Senators at least four business days in advance of the meeting. The Senate, by majority vote, may reorder the agenda.
Section 3: Special Meetings
Special meetings may be called during the summer session or at other times at the discretion of the Chair or any five members of the Senate.
Section 4: Open Meetings
All regular and special meetings of the Senate shall be open to all professional staff members and visitors.
Section 5: Executive Sessions
The Senate may, by majority vote or by call of the Chair, convene executive sessions that are closed to everyone except Senate members and any other persons the Chair would designate.
No motions or business may be conducted in executive session.
Section 6: Quorum
Six Senators shall constitute a quorum.
Section 7: Meeting Attendance
All Professional Staff are eligible to attend meetings.