Section 1. Senatorial Supremacy
All commissions, committees, and boards authorized by ASUN must annually submit their current bylaws and procedures to the Senate. Changes in its bylaws or constitution must be approved by the Senate. Minutes or regular reports must be given to the Senate.
Section 2. Non-Discrimination Clause
Neither ASUN nor any Recognized Student Organization (RSO) may discriminate in the selection of members or appointments when discrimination is defined as denying individuals membership or appointment on the basis of gender, age, disability, genetic information, race, color, religion, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, place of residence, political affiliation, or sexual orientation.
Section 3. Diversity Statement
- The Association of Students of the University of Nebraska (ASUN) is a body created to represent the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s diverse student population. As such, all branches of student government need to be aware of the diverse needs and concerns of the student body. Due to the inherent interest of ASUN in the operation and affairs of the University, a concerted effort will be made to ensure that all students have a quality educational experience, enriched by an appreciation of differences, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- In order to maintain an effective student government, ASUN will be sensitive to the needs of UNL students, be a strong advocate for minority and underrepresented student issues, ensure all students are afforded a safe, respectful, and inclusive university environment, and challenge intolerance and misinformation. ASUN will also encourage its members and the student body to participate in programs and events which highlight the heritage and contribution of minority and underrepresented groups.
Section 4. Special Rules
The Senate may adopt Special Rules to govern the ASUN with a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of those present and voting. Any entity of ASUN may request to have the Special Rules concerning their functions amended in a written request to the Student Services Committee. Special Rules may be suspended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those present and voting at any meeting.
Section 5: Waste at ASUN Events
Any event where ASUN is the sole or primary sponsor must work to be zero-waste.
- A zero-waste event shall be defined as working in the best ability to divert at least 95% of all waste from an event from the landfill by using proper utensils and supplies, and by having containers for both recycling and composting present.
Section 6: Carbon Neutrality
ASUN is committed to ensuring that all ASUN derived travel out of state by road or in any capacity by plane is carbon neutral. ASUN derived travel shall be defined as round trip travel to events ASUN Student Government elected and appointed officials attend in order to fulfill their governmental duties. Carbon neutral travel shall be defined as working to the best of its ability by and through the powers and finances of ASUN to offset all carbon emissions created by extensive ASUN derived travel. This will be achieved by calculating ASUN’s carbon emissions and having the Environmental Sustainability Committee Chair compile a report for use by the Office of Sustainability in their annual STARS system overview. The calculation procedure is as follows:
- The Executive or Committee Chair that led the travel experience will use the Sustainable Travel International’s Carbon Calculator on sustainabletravel.org
- Select the utilized mode of transportation
- Chose to calculate the emissions based on distance
- Enter the distance driven in total for the trip