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The Arizona State University Senate Constitution stipulates that the Senate will utilize these rules in their senate meetings (I.C.5) . This brief guide is designed to assist all senators in participating fully in the senate and ultimately faculty shared governance.  \nFirst things first   \nThe ASU Faculty Senate is composed of faculty from all campuses and is considered a fairly autonomous organization. At the same time, it exists under the purview of the ASU Administration (e.g., the  Office), as well as state laws, which limit some of the tools normally available in  Rules.  Rules also allow for individual organizational rules, traditions, and bylaws that may result in unique senate organizational processes. Members of the senate represent the entire faculty assembly (i.e., all ASU faculty) .  \nThe Agenda  \nEvery month, senators will receive the agenda for the monthly senate meeting. The order of the agenda is set by the ASU Senate Constitution (2.C.4) in accordance with  Rules. The first part of the meeting is reserved for guest speakers and sharing general information.  \nThe next part of the agenda is  business and general  This refers to actions that have been acted on previously in a meeting (such as returned to committee and brought back to the senate) or special actions (such as voting to approve a slate).  \n on the agenda is the heart of the meeting and getting things done. By tradition, we include  under new business. In territorial days, representatives were given first reads of laws and policies to take back to their constituents (or people who were literate and could read it to them). This would allow the representative to come back a month later and vote. We continue this tradition, which allows senators to read motionsand discuss with their colleagues before acting on the motion atthe next meeting. First reads are not up for action or discussion when presented.  \n are the actual business and action items of the meeting. It is at this point that senators can debate the motion, change it (if appropriate), and vote. Occasionally, senators may vote to  the  of a first read and turn the first read into a second read action item. This happens when time is of the essence for a particular issue.  \nFinally, the meeting ends with reports from committees and an open forum. Because issues in open forum are not known to senators (or the general public) beforehand, open forum is meant only for information and not voting or bringing action items.  \nHere are some basic concepts to help you understand  \nMotions  \n All main motions must be seconded. Seconding a motion does not mean one agrees with it, only that one thinks it should be discussed. Most motions require a simple majority (abstentions do not count toward the total) .  \n Motions coming from a committee do not need to be seconded.  \n Certain motions require 2/3 of the group to pass. These motions tend to be motions that limit power, such as a motion to halt debate or a motion tosuspend the rules.  \n Most motions can be debated. When debating, each member is limited in time (10 minutes) and number of times to speak (twice ~~ ~~ once to make an initial comment and again after everyone has made an initial comment.  \n During debate, one should not ~~ ~~  the question;~~  ~~rather, if one wants to halt debate, a motion should be made to halt debate.  \n Certain motions (such as those from the administration) cannot be amended. Any motion made by the senate or UAC can be amended. Even motions to amend can be amended. Remember, when a motion is made, the motion now ~~ ~~  ~~ ~~ to the senate and the senate can change it whatever way they want, even if it goes against the  intent.  \n To ~~ ~~  a motion on the  ~~ ~~ means to temporarily set the motion aside to deal with unexpected business. 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