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Senate No Receives F By Phyllis Purcell Gamecock Staff Writer After much delay and con troversy, the no-smoking bill passed by the Student Senate last November, received authorization from President William Patterson and will become effective September 1. In a memorandum to all ad ministrative and department heads, Patterson said, "Smoking of tobacco in the University c 1 a s s r o o m s i s prohibited. Arrangements will be made, however, for ash receptacles in corridors, lobbies, and other public areas suitable for use by smokers." The -bill, which was originally created by the student senate legislation was vetoed by then SGA President Rita McKinney late last November. However, the veto was overridden in the student senate by an over whelming majority. The bill was ej's| WELCOME UNDR6 2218 Reseweed a Mer We Morale lve /amsic . Me Our ArVies Pliay Oi use-"N Rock a w Membersip: Possession & Consun r~ itid liCU E WZLD-S 24 HOU 1"The Greatesthr All th~ 5moking Bill inal Authori then delivered to President Thomas F. Jones for authorization. Jones, in turn, assigned the bill to the faculty senate for con sideration. In a note to the Faculty Advisory Committee, Jones said, "Since the faculty is as involved as students in con cern with this bill, I refer it to you for consideration." The Faculty Advisory Com mittee, however, felt that such a decision was an administrative matter, although they did support the prohibition of smoking. In April the committee presented their decision to the faculty 'senate , and they ruled in agreement. By the time the faculty senate had made a decision on the matter, President Jones' resignation had been announced. According to Barry Rosen, assistant to the President, "Jones felt that since he was going out, the decision should be up to the Pub SRADUATES & RADUATES ive Lo"ted meor a A Roseweed n., Wed., Fri. & Sat. mly Mellow, Aeoustic 01l Cost -Free or 50 5I me1ur U$5 Yeo eption Permit No. C127 P'ERA IN MIA. RADIO m rEREO 96 RS-A-DAY ifits of All"time e Time. zation incoming president, William Patterson." In a note to Dr. Patterson,Jones said, "This (the no-smoking bill) is ready for implementation if you wish it. I recommend it." Thus, President Patterson did indeed implement a no-smoking policy for the future. The bill, however, just states that smoking is prohibited. No means of en forcement are included. When asked about enforcement procedures, current SGA President Leigh Leventis said, "There will be problems in the beginning -- that can be ex pected. People will forget and light a cigarette by habit. There are no provisions for penalties now and there will be no rash enforcement or strict discipline. However, if deliberate violations do occur in the classroom, it can be reported to the Provost, or the Ombudsperson, and the matter will be taken care of." Student All Budgets C By George Wright Gamecock Staff Writer Every spring, four weeks before the end of the semester, the Student Allocations Com mission (SAC) decides on the budgets of various campus organizations. Throughout the summer and early into the fall term, students work at their organization's budget and react to SAC decisions. The question of who gets funds and who makes up the SAC usually arises. On December 20, 1973, a bill was passed by the student legislature which stated that "all chartered campus student organizations are eligible to receive general funding with 30%..G Only a few weeks Stil I a good selecti< stock. Everything clrdand blue je OPENI BOTTON 1212 Mc N0 SMOKIG! . Y ORO"R oa S1VOENT~ SUNATE. aL This cartoon was taken from the r ocations Con rnpus Organi the exception of the following categories: religious, fraternal, and political." The exceptions can receive funds for specific programs open to the general student body. The SAC consists of 11 student members, an advisor from the Student Affairs Division, a faculty advisor from the College of Business Administration and the treas'irer of Student Government Association d$GA) as an ex-officio member. Four students are appointed by SGA President, two by the Board of Publications, three by the University Union Board of Governors one comes from the Student Activities Advisory Council and finally the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee is a member. ING OUT OF BUSINESS SA LE! 75% OF eft--Hurry! Hurry! n of blue denims in nust go--tops, shirts, mns, belts. IiI7PM S -ad TOPS in Street (S Please " =:Sr Jovember 19, 1973 Gamecock. mission zations The four students appointed by the SGA President serve staggered two-year terms with two members being appointed per year. The chairman of the Finance Committee serves as long as he is chairman and all other members serve for one year. All SAC recommendations are sent to the Dean for Student Affairs, Charles H. Witten, for final approval. Organizations not satisfied with SAC recommendations may request another hearing before the commission. If still not satisfied they may appeal to the Dean for Student Affairs who makes the final decision. Organizations must submit their proposed budgets to the SAC under specific itemization codes. A representative of the organization must be present when SAC reviews its budget requests to answer questions and to justify expenditures. Organizations must also present copies of their old budgets, monthly computer statements and prepare a breakdown by category of actual expenditures to date. Prior to implementation of itemization of specific ex penditures, organizations would over spend their budgets and the University would feel obligated to cover their additional expenses. This has not happened since these safeguards have been enacted.' This summer students majoring in accouting have begun auditing the student organizations. Robert Alexan der, dean for student activities, feels the main purpose of the SAC and all campus organizations is providing a learning experience for students. "This experience is just as important as class because it provides the student with practical experience." The amount of money an organization receives really depends on the ability of its leaders and the ability of the organization itself to present its case to the SAC in a convincing manner.