Rules

The duties, as defined by the Code-of-Laws, for the Rules Committee are:

306.1 The Rules Committee of the Senate shall be responsible for enforcing Senate rules and regulations concerning senators’ attendance and committee requirements. 

306.2 If senators wish to have absences excused, they will report to the Rules Committee within seven (7) days. Absences automatically excused with a verifiable document as evidence include illness (verified by a doctor’s excuse), deaths in the family, emergencies, appearances mandated by court order or governmental agencies, the celebration of religious holidays, conditions that make attendance hazardous to health or safety, and academically required events.

306.3 All other absences will be reviewed by the Rules Committee, upon request, for consideration. 

306.4 Decisions of the Rules Committee can be appealed to the Chief Justice. 

306.5 If a member of the Rules Committee has submitted a request(s) for an excused absence, that member shall recuse themself from the decision regarding their absence. 

Rules Chair:

Rules Members: