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Resolution 70

Whereas, The Student Assembly may consider a resolution endorsing a Student Bill of Rights; and

Whereas, A Student Bill of Rights must be the product of long thought and discussion, including multiple perspectives from community members, graduate and professional students, as well as faculty; and

Be it therefore resolved, That a Convention to debate a Student Bill of Rights shall take place on April X in Y.

Be it further resolved, That the Student Assembly will sponsor the event with up to $500 from the reserve account to pay for food and advertising.

Be it further resolved, That all Student Assembly members will serve as delegates to the Convention, along with community members, graduate and professional students.

Be it further resolved, That the Convention will be guided by the Parliamentary rules of procedure.

Be it further resolved, That the Convention will involve break-out sessions so that students may work on amendments to the Student Bill of Rights.

Be it finally resolved, That the Convention will include a panel of academics to advise the students in the course of drafting amendments to the Student Bill of Rights.

Respectfully submitted,

Andrew Brokman ‘11
At-Large Representative, S.A.

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