Student Assembly

Whereas, Section N of the Appendix B guidelines states “All organizations must submit any changes in the organizations’ bylaws, constitution, or other governing documents to the SA for its approval;”

Whereas, R. 44 of the 2009–2010 Academic Year entitled “Non-Discrimination Clause” affirmed the Assembly’s commitment to prohibiting discrimination in undergraduate student organizations;

Whereas, R. 75 of the 2009–2010 Academic Year entitled “Appendix B Changes” states the following should be adhered to by byline funded organizations:

“O. All organizations receiving Student Activity Fee funds directly or that receive such funds indirectly from a by-line funded organization shall not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any combination of these factors when determining its membership and when determining the equal rights of all general members and executive board members, respectively, which shall include, but are not limited to, voting for, seeking, and holding positions within the organization.

a) Notwithstanding these requirements, a club sport make requirements based on competitive athletic skill which may result in a club sport of one or predominantly one gender. Organizations may also make requirements based on vocal range or quality, which may result in a chorus or choruses of one or predominantly one gender. Organizations that participate in activities with governmental age restrictions may also make appropriate requirements on the basis of age.

b) Organizations may also enforce uniform standards of belief or conduct as a prerequisite for obtaining some or all rights of general members and executive board members, respectively, so long as said standards are protected by the 1st Amendment of the United States Constitution in the context of a public university and do not impede enforcement of Appendix B, Section II.F;”

Whereas, R. 75 of the 2009–2010 Academic Year entitled “Appendix B Changes” states that “Each organization receiving Student Activity Fee funds directly from the Student Assembly shall include a ‘Non-discrimination Clause’ section in its bylaws, constitution or other governing documents reflecting this policy;”

Be it therefore resolved, that the Student Assembly approve the attached charters having specifically examined the text of their non-discrimination clauses.

Respectfully Submitted,

Adam Nicoletti ‘12
CALS Representative
Vice President for Finance