A tentative meeting schedule for the coming year is determined at the organizational meeting. Special meetings may be called as needed, either by the chairperson or by a majority vote of the Council. Discussions during special meetings are limited to agenda items only. Five Council members, including either the president or the vice president, constitute a quorum. No meeting may be held without a quorum.
Voting generally is conducted by voice vote or show of hands.
Upon the request of any Council member, a roll call vote is conducted and recorded, or the vote is taken by secret ballot. The amendment will be forwarded to the Bylaws Committee for study. The Chair of the Bylaws Committee will report on the amendment, its impact on other portions of the Bylaws, and the implications for other amendments currently being studied, at the next regular meeting of the Staff Advisory Council, at which time an action will be taken. Amendments require a two-thirds majority vote of the Council members to pass. Upon approval by the Council, the amendment is forwarded to the SMSU-WP Chancellor for approval.