Emergency Meeting Highlights – January 20, 2025
The GPSA 74th Assembly convened for an emergency meeting to address critical budget and procedural matters. Key highlights include:
- Presidential Address:
President Seth Hojnacki emphasized the importance of establishing criteria for symposium co-sponsorships and provided an update on the remaining spring semester budget, which now stands at $26,597 after recent funding decisions. - Bill 74-20 (INTAD-GSA Global Gallery):
- Discussions focused on funding local restaurants and aligning with sustainability goals, such as reusable name tags and lanyards.
- After amendments, the final budget proposal was set at $3,100 and approved following a vote.
- Procedural Clarifications:
The Assembly discussed the rules for overturning a presidential veto, which requires a three-fourths majority vote, and the process for handling emergency legislation, including a 24-hour voting period. - Comments for the Good of the Order:
Members were encouraged to provide additional input via email if needed.
The meeting adjourned with plans for any further updates to be handled electronically.