June 19, 2014
FSU EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 6/19/14
Members Present: Catherine Lynde Steven Levine Heike Schotten Kathy Kogan Marlene Kim Amy Todd Tina Mullins Ursula Tafe Phil Chassler Peggy Walsh Linda Dumas Loan Dao Doreen Drury
Others Present: Lorenzo Nencioli, FSU Membership Coordinator Jeff Keisler, FSU Grievance Officer Al Leisinger, FSU NTT Grievance Officer Larry Kaye, FSU Contract Compliance Officer Michelle Gallagher, MTA Consultant
Vote on Ex Com Voting Rights
A motion was made to allow all current, outgoing, and incoming Ex Com members to participate in official Ex Com votes from now until the start of Fall 14. The motion was seconded. Motion is passed.
Interim FSU President
There was discussion of the decision by Marlene Kim to appoint Rachel Rubin as interim FSU President for the Fall 14 semester while she is on sabbatical. Concern was expressed over adherence to bylaws (having an unelected President, not having the Vice President fill in). Concern was also expressed about having an NTT serve as President. It was also noted that there is a precedent in the FSU for such appointments. A motion was made to agree to have Rachel Rubin serve as interim FSU President for the Fall 14 semester. Motion was seconded. Discussion of motion ensued. Question is called. The motion to bring previous motion to vote is seconded. Vote on motion to appoint Rachel Rubin as interim President for Fall 14 occurs. Motion is not passed. A motion is made to have the current Vice President Amy Todd take over Presidential functions for Fall 14. Motion is seconded. Discussion of motion ensued. Question is called. The motion to bring previous motion to vote is seconded. Vote on motion to have the current Vice President Amy Todd take over Presidential functions for Fall 14 occurs. Motion is passed.