Minutes will be added to this agenda following the conclusion of the meeting.
This meeting shall take place in Humanities 516 and shall run from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM. Attendees are highly encouraged to come in-person; however, those who are unable can join on Zoom.
- Call to Order
Jack calls the meeting to order at 7:06 PM. - Roll Call (1 min)
Present: Saffa, Liam, Mario, Jack, Amy, Bella, Christian, Ajax, Simon, Annette - Approval of the Agenda (1 min)
Saffa moves to approve the agenda. Mario seconds. No objections, motion passes. - Membership Drive (3 min)
- General Secretary’s Announcements (3 min)
November 5 Election Watch Party
Jack promises to eat his shoe live if Jill Stein wins a state.
Room Assignments: H516 for Fall 2024, TSU Gilman AB for Spring 2024 (except for one meeting in Ontiveros C) - President’s Announcements (2 min)
Jack: End to Hala fundraiser, may work with MSA for Islamic aid. Movie night canceled because SJP/MSA got there first, may talk with them about a future movie night.
Saffa: Willing to distribute work among OrgCom, communicate if you’re overburdened or stressed. Rochon meeting is this Thursday, debriefing the following Tuesday meeting. - Organizing Committee Announcements (5 min)
Tabling Report
November 8 Field Trip
Polling Update - Constitutional Amendment Announcement (5 min)
The following Constitutional Amendments have been submitted for consideration in the next meeting.
Corporations Code Compliance Amendment
SECTION 1. Section 5 is added to Article I, to read:
5. In addition to incorporation with the California State University, Fullerton Office of Student Life and Leadership (in times where such incorporation is held and not under suspension) and with the Young Democratic Socialists of America, this Chapter is legally organized as a nonprofit association under California Corporations Code § 18020.
1. This Chapter is thus also an unincorporated association under California Corporations Code § 18035(a).
2. This Constitution is the governing document of the Chapter under California Corporations Code § 18008.
SEC. 2. Section 2 is added to Article II, to read:
2. This article shall constitute the governing principles of the Chapter for the purposes of California Corporations Code § 18010.
SEC. 3. Section 10 is added to Article III, to read:
10. By being a member of Titan YDSA, members waive their rights to notice by physical mail of meetings, and consent to electronic notice (through the Titan YDSA Discord, Titan YDSA Instagram page, or any other channel designated by the General Secretary) of upcoming meetings for the purposes of California Corporations Code § 18330.
SEC. 4. Section 12 is added to Article IV, to read:
12. The Steering Committee shall constitute the Board of Titan YDSA for the purposes of California Corporations Code § 18003. All members of the Steering Committee shall be considered Directors of Titan YDSA under California Corporations Code § 18005, and Officers of Titan YDSA under California Corporations Code § 18025.
SEC. 5. Following this amendment, and in combination with any other amendments passed in the same meeting, the President shall submit to Student Life and Leadership a copy of the new Constitution, as certified by the General Secretary, with these changes applied, within five days of passage.
Quorum Change Amendment
SECTION 1. Section 5 of Article VI is amended (with subdivisions preserved), to read:
5. A quorum for any meeting shall be one-tenth (⅒) of the voting membership or five members, whichever is larger. The number of non-Steering-Committee voting members present must be greater than or equal to the number of Steering Committee members present.
SEC. 2. Following this amendment, and in combination with any other amendments passed in the same meeting, the President shall submit to Student Life and Leadership a copy of the new Constitution, as certified by the General Secretary, with these changes applied, within five days of passage.
Acting President Clarification Amendment
SECTION 1. Subdivision 2 of Section 1 of Article IV is amended, to read:
2. The Vice President shall preside at all meetings of the Chapter in the absence of the President, performing any duties assigned by the President and constituting the additional roles of Vice Chair and Premier. They shall have the responsibility of notifying members of meetings of the Chapter and overseeing daily operations of special programs. At the direction of the President, the Vice President shall also assume the duties of other officers in their absence. If the President is unable to serve under Section 8 of this article, the Vice President shall assume the interim office of Acting President until such time as a Special Election can be called.
SEC. 2. Following this amendment, and in combination with any other amendments passed in the same meeting, the President shall submit to Student Life and Leadership a copy of the new Constitution, as certified by the General Secretary, with these changes applied, within five days of passage.
Chief Event Planner Amendment
SECTION 1. Subdivision 2 is added to Section 2 of Article IV, to read:
2. The Chief Event Planner (also known as the CEP) shall coordinate Chapter events, including interfacing with the Office of Student Life and Leadership and building coalitions and partnerships with other organizations. The CEP shall also coordinate event planning done by Steering Committee and Organizing Committee members.
SEC. 2. Following this amendment, and in combination with any other amendments passed in the same meeting, the President shall submit to Student Life and Leadership a copy of the new Constitution, as certified by the General Secretary, with these changes applied, within five days of passage.
Amy moves to postpone Amendments I-III to November 12. Jack seconds. No objections, motion passes.
Amy moves to postpone Amendment IV to November 12. Jack seconds. Saffa objects, roll call vote.
Yea: Jack, Annette, Amy, Liam
Nay: Saffa, Mario, Bella
Abstain: Ajax, Simon
With 4 yeas, 3 nays, 2 abstentions, motion passes. - Special Election
We will hold a Special Election for the position of President of Titan YDSA. As the current Vice President is running, we will also hold a Special Election for Vice President in the event he accedes to President.
Prequalified candidates for President: Jack Henderson
Prequalified candidates for Vice President: Saffa Nahi
Floor nominations are permissible. If no floor nominations are given, the positions shall be elected on a majority approval motion. Otherwise, we shall conduct ranked-choice-voting via RCV123.org.
Amy moves to elect Jack Henderson by acclimation. Saffa seconds. No objections, motion passes.
Saffa moves to elect Saffa Nahi as Vice President by acclimation. Mario seconds. No objections, motion passes. - Ballot Proposition Endorsements
Members will vote (consent-style) for whether to endorse the following ballot measure campaigns:
Yes on 3
Yes on 5
Yes on 6
Yes on 32
Yes on 33
No on 34
No on 35
No on 36
Yes on CC (Santa Ana)
Yes on DD (Santa Ana)
Members may also introduce by floor motion endorsements for other ballot measures (Prop 2/4, other local measures).
Jack moves to oppose Propositions 2 and 4. Saffa seconds. No objections, motion passes.
Saffa moves to support Proposition 35. Mario seconds. Amy objects. Amy makes a motion of privilege to give Chris the ability to vote. Saffa seconds. No objection, motion passes.
Yea: Saffa, Liam, Mario, Jack, Annette
Nay: Amy, Chris
Abstain: Ajax, Simon
With 5 yeas, 2 nays, 2 abstentions, motion passes.
Amy moves to support Propositions 3, 5, 6, 32, and 33, and to oppose Propositions 34 and 36. Mario seconds. No objections, motion passes.
Amy moves to support Propositions CC and DD. Mario seconds. No objections, motion passes. - Discussion Forum and Member’s Privilege
The rest of the meeting until adjournment shall be a time for discussion, motions of privilege, and socialization. - Adjournment (no later than 8:15 P.M.)
Jack moves to adjourn. Saffa seconds. Amy objects.
Yea: Saffa, Liam, Mario, Amy, Jack, Simon, Annette, Ajax
Nay:
Abstain:
With 8 yeas, no nays, no abstentions, motion passes. Meeting adjourned at 8:21 PM.
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