Academic Senate

Amendments and Suspensions of Bylaws and Regulations(Am 21 Feb 2012)

For aspects of the bylaws that pertain to the responsibilities of the Academic Senate, as defined in Regents Standing Order 105, these bylaws can be amended or suspended only as provided in chapter 6 of the bylaws of the Riverside Division of the Academic Senate and in ME4.1.3. (Am 21 Feb 2012) (Am 25 Feb 2014)

For aspects of the bylaws that are not the responsibility of the Academic Senate, as defined by Regents Standing order 105, initiative for amendment of the SOM bylaws may be taken by the SOM Faculty Executive Committee or by petition signed by five (5) or more members of the Senate Faculty of the SOM. Such amendments are to be submitted to the Senate Faculty of the SOM in writing at least five (5) days prior to a meeting, and amendment requires a two thirds majority vote of those faculty responding to a ballot. The results of any such referendum are conclusive, and the matter may not be reconsidered for a period of ninety (90) days (En 25 Feb 2014)