Bowdoin Student Government

PUBLIC COMMENT   Comment: Will the new amendment be sent to all students?   Elliott: Yes   Comment: Why does the recall process differ from the referendum?   Elliott: Originally mirrored the referendum. Since it removes someone from office, moved the  ⅓ quorum to ½ quorum   Comment: So referendum is a weaker statement than…

PUBLIC COMMENT   Why was recall removed from the proposed constitution?   Elliott: In the old constitution there was recall in which students can vote to remove people from office. It was removed because there are no specifications on how to undergo the process.   Why was there no communication about this change?   Eisa:…

AGENDA DISCUSSION:   Eisa: We have a lot packed for tonight’s meeting. We have the Constitution, which Elliott has worked hard on. Also, at last week’s meeting the majority voted in favor of issuing a statement; something has been drafted to collectively look at later.   COMMITTEE UPDATES:   Jonathan [Academic Affairs]: We sent out…

PUBLIC COMMENT:   Feeling disappointed in BSG because heard that BSG voted to not make a statement regarding the encampment. Why were you not making a statement or seeking to hear the perspective of the students? An important role of BSG to combat misinformation or mischaracterization of the situation by administration As one of the…

PUBLIC COMMENT:   Eisa: In the last week, white supremacist group has been more active. Based in New Hampshire and have been putting flyers around Maine. Have representatives from CML and BSU here tonight. Looking for ways to respond that supports the community but doesn’t fuel this group; many of them operate on fear.  …