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Faculty Senate

Process and

Ana Spiguel

Parliamentarian

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Governing documents:

University of Florida Constitution

Faculty Senate Bylaws

Florida Law: (right of access)

Sunshine Law

Public Records Law

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Senate Bylaw (SB) 4:

Organization and Procedure of the

Senate

Agenda – (C)

Conduct of Business – (G)(2)

Voting – (G)(3)

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Quorum: consists of members

present.

Proxies are not recognized.

No abstentions allowed.

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Robert’s Rules of Order

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Motions:

Formal proposal for action

First must be called on by Chair (floor)

Requires a second

Precedes discussions

Clear, concise and affirmative (any

justifications happen at discussion)

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Sunshine Law

•Open to the public

•Notice

•Minutes (recorded and open for inspection)

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If a board or commission is

governed by the Sunshine Law:

Discussion may only occur at

noticed meetings!

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Public Records Law

• Definition

• Requests

If a public records request is received, please refer it to

University Relations at [email protected].

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Ana Spiguel

[email protected]

352-392-1358