Student Assembly

Whereas, the charter currently reads:

ARTICLE 2: Charter Amendment

2.1 By Petitioning

Upon signing of a petition by 100 Cornell undergraduate students, an amendment to the Charter may be presented to the SA for consideration. Within two regularly scheduled meetings after the presentation of the petition, the SA will discuss and vote on the proposed amendment. If two-thirds of the SA members vote to accept the proposed amendment, it will be effective immediately as a part of this Charter, subject to the restrictions of Article 2, Section 3. The form and wording of the amendment, as voted upon by the SA, shall be identical in form and wording to that of the petition.

2.2 By SA Voting Member Any voting members of the SA may present an amendment to the entire SA for consideration. Within two regularly scheduled meetings after such presentation the SA will discuss and vote on the proposed amendment(s). Under no circumstances will this Charter be amended without the consent of two-thirds of the voting members of the SA.

Resolved, that the charter be amended by striking out Article 2 sections one and two in the charter and by inserting:

“2.1 Amendments
This charter may be amended at any regular meeting of the assembly by a two-thirds vote of the entire voting membership, provided that the amendment has been submitted in writing at the previous regular meeting. Amendments may be presented to the assembly by voting members and by community petition with at least 100 Cornell undergraduate student signatures.”

And that the bylaws be amended by inserting:

“Bylaw 2.1.a
These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of the assembly by a two-thirds vote of the voting members present provided that the amendment has been submitted in writing at the previous regular meeting. Amendments may be presented to the assembly by voting members.”

Respectfully submitted,
Alex Cowen
Parliamentarian

Nikhil Kumar
Executive Vice President