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□    Standing Committee considers proposal/issue

o    Issue is on the standing committee meeting agenda

o    Documentation of discussions in standing committee meeting minutes

o    Issue has been fully vetted by the standing committee

o    Issue receives endorsement/approval of the standing committee

□     Motion form includes:

o    Type of Motion (Policy, Resolution, Bylaws Change, Other)

o    Subject

o    Standing Committee

o    Date of endorsement/approval by committee

o    Motion Statement

o    Policies impacted (if any)

□     Supporting documents include:

o    Relevant background (All supporting documents of the proposal at the committee level)

o    A summary of the committee deliberation

o    Committee Vote (Majority/Minority opinions for split votes)

□     Motion form and documentation is submitted to Executive Committee at least 15 calendar days prior to the University Senate Meeting at which considered

□     Executive Committee sends motion information to University Senators at least 8 calendar days prior to University Senate Meeting

□    Senate hears committee report on the motion, time for discussion (if any), and vote

□    Chair of Executive Committee signs the motion form indicating status of the motion and submits motion to President

□    President approves or vetoes motion and assigns responsibility for implementation

□    Communication of Disposition (as appropriate)