Committee members should declare a conflict of interest before voting. If a voting member misses two consecutive meetings, the co-chairpersons will introduce the matter for Committee discussion in a legally closed meeting. Fiscal Responsibilities of the Committee A. Requests to provide student fee support for an activity or program must demonstrate a relationship to the philosophy and criteria listed in the PPM - Student Fee Allocation Philosophy and Criteria. B. All budget requests must be itemized by program area. C. Student involvement and representation in the student fee determination and recommendation process is appropriate and necessary.
Student representation is provided in the structure used for the allocation of student fees.
Likewise, areas funded by student fees are encouraged to include students in the budget development process for that area. D. Program areas funded by student fees must be designed primarily for the currently enrolled student and made available to all members of the student body. It is not expected that these program areas will serve the majority of students with each and every program, but will provide a variety of programs attempting to meet the needs of as many individuals as possible. The co-chairpersons shall in turn assure that Committee members have copies at least three days prior to such a meeting. Normally, not more than two representatives of the requesting body shall make the formal presentation to the Committee.