[GSA Council] Special Council Meeting Cancelled - Voting by Email

[Mohd Azam Khan]

Hi All,

I think we should have meeting to discuss these critical changes rather
than sharing views on email.It is my suggestion.We have almost 3 weeks for
GA. Meeting dates can be reworked again with more options.

Thanks,
Azam

On Oct 14, 2016 10:48 AM, "Samer Al - Zahab" <samer.alzahab at hotmail.com>
wrote:

> Dear Councilors,
>
> Good Morning,
>
> I hope you all are well,
>
> Let me start off by stating the following, the purpose of this email is to
> open discussion between voting members regarding the material that was
> supposed to be at the meeting, with that being said any defense
> arguments may they please be put aside because where I come from there is a
> saying "*Argument is the defense of the incompetent*" .
>
> *1-* My first comment is of the last minute nature of this conundrum , I
> think it should have been ready in the last meeting anyway. This is crude
> and it feels like losing touch.
>
> *2-* I move to approve the GA Committee meeting minutes and if it is
> motioned I move to approve.
>
> *3-* I move to edit the GA agenda by clearing stating an "Open Expression
> Session" for attending students to express their concerns and questions to
> the council at the GA, and if motioned I move to approve, if not I move to
> abstain.
>
> *4-* As for the Bylaws, I move to add the following three clauses:
>
> *A-* to avoid what happened with Mr. Ocheoha from ever happening again I
> suggest the following clause:
>
> *GSA Transition of Authority *
>
>
>
> *After the yearly elections and the selection of a new executive team, the
> former executive team shall work side by side with the new executive team
> until the end of their mandate. The former team will still get paid until
> the end of their salaries and the new team will not get paid until day one
> of their mandate. This period is considered a hands-on training period.
> Yet, during this period, the former executive team is not allowed to take
> any decisions or perform any actions that might affect the new team’s
> mandate without the consent and signature of the responsible member(s) of
> the new executive team. If the team of the mandate that is about to end
> takes any decisions without the written consent of the new team, these
> decisions can be canceled in council and the former team will be held
> responsible for any legal or financial outcomes arising from them breaking
> the bylaws by this manner.*
>
> *B-* Also for avoiding what is going on with Mr. Ocheoha, and with the
> staff, and in order to save the GSA a lot of dearly needed money (starting
> off with 24000 CAD a year), I present the following clause:
>
> *Defining Roles, Positions, and Related Salaries*
>
> *All roles and positions employed by and working within the GSA are viewed
> as volunteers. This includes executives, directors, and employees. Based on
> this definition salaried employees will have their salaries revolving
> between the minimum wage and the minimum wage +60%, depending on the role
> and type of work and years of service. Furthermore, the salaries for all
> executives shall be 712 CAD in today’s dollars (24th of September 2016) and
> can only be adjusted by inflation on a quarterly basis.*
>
> *C-* To avoid our newly founded legal capability be abused by elected GSA
> members on personal issues and internal fights, as going on right now, I
> propose the following clause:
>
> *Zero Liability for Misconduct *
>
> *In the case found that any internal legal issue was the result of
> personal, racism, or personal misconduct on behalf of any legally
> represented GSA elected member, the GSA holds no liability to represent
> that person or suffer the consequences of his or her actions. This policy
> is to be decided and enforced by the council whenever deemed needed.*
>
> *5-* As for the budget , Mahsa can you clarify why the salaries are as is
> ? As I recall we moved to reduce them and already set a date for the
> negotiations to be commenced and then another semi-deadline. That number
> must have changed.
>
>
>
> Thank you councilors for your time,
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Samer El Zahab
> *Research Assistant, Concordia University *
> *ENCS Director at GSA Concordia *
> *MAC Scout Leader *
> *MSA Lebanon** Scout Leader*
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* meeting facilitator <meetingfacilitator.gsa at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* October 14, 2016 9:00 AM
> *Subject:* Fwd: Special Council Meeting Cancelled - Voting by Email
>
> Hello councillors,
>
> As some of you may already know we have had a difficult time establishing
> and maintaining quorum for any of the proposed meeting dates next week.
> Since the GA is rapidly approaching we feel that it is necessary to accept
> your votes via email. The relevant documents are attached to the email. For
> each of you who replies back, please indicate your preference by putting an
> "X" next to your voting option. If you feel that any points require further
> discussion before making your vote, please feel free to email the whole
> group for discussion (gsaconcordia at lists.resist.ca).
>
> We need to have these resolved by* end of day Monday*. If their are any
> questions or concerns please direct to me.
>
> Thank you for your participation.
>
>
> *SECTION A - GA RELATED ISSUES:*
> 1. Approve GA committee meeting minutes
>
> *For: *
>
> *Against: *
>
> *Abstain: *
>
> 2. Approve GA Agenda
>
> *For: *
>
> *Against: *
>
> *Abstain: *
>
> 3. Approve updated bylaws as per the policy committee recommendations
>
>
> *For: *
>
> *Against: *
>
> *Abstain: *
>
> 4. Approve semi-final version of the budget 2016-2017 (The final version
> will be just in a better format and there won't be any changes in the
> numbers except for actual to-date figures.)
>
>
> *For: *
>
> *Against: *
>
> *Abstain: *
>
> *SECTION B: - 2014 & 2015 FINANCIAL AUDIT APPROVAL:*
> 5. Approve financial audit documents in order to be signed by the former
> president.
>
> *For: *
>
> *Against: *
>
> *Abstain: *
>
>
>
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