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Show MoNdty, FcbsuARy 22, 1988 abused power, ASUU court decides Pres. Morgan By Todd Curtis Chronick staff writer But Morgan said the veto was within her rights under ASUU Redbook guidelines. The guidelines state a bill will become law if it is not vetoed by the ASUU president within 10 working days. The Court ruled in favor of the Constitution, not the Redbook guidelines. Morgan said Sunday, she wasn't surprised with the decision. However, she said she doesn't think she will be bound by the seven-da-y time limit in the future. Morgan, explained there is a call to change the Constitution and extend the president's veto power to 10 days. The issue will be on the ballot in this week's student body elections. Morgan also said Gabler would be getting the money for the project, but it had to be approved by the Joint Apportionment Committee and she wasn't sure when that would take place. Gabler was unavailable for comment after the decision was announced Friday. The Court expected to release a written opinion on the The ASUU Supreme Court ruled Friday ASUU President Jacque Morgan abused her executive power in vetoing a funding request made by the "Ute" Broadcasting Association. The Court ruled in favor ofTodd Gabler, UBA president, who complained Morgan overstepped her executive powers by denying UBA's request for $16,500 to fund a video project. "Our decision nullifies the veto," Kate Rhodes, ASUU chief justice, said. "It's just like the president never signed it." Morgan vetoed the funding request eight days after it was approved by the ASUU Assembly Jan. 27. Morgan vetoed it Feb. 4. Gabler said that veto violates the ASUU Constitution. The Constitution states the president has seven days to veto approved legislation. o o o o o o o o o case sometime this week. During the Thursday hearing, Patrick McCabe, clause is a McCabe clarification of the seven-da- y represented policy. Morgan, who was unable to attend the hearing due to illness. McCabe said someone in a past administration must have decided seven days was not enough time and changed the administrative assistant, argued the bylaws. Past administrations and this administration have been clause, he explained. following the But Gabler told the Court the Constitution should take priority over Redbook guidelines and the president's duty is to uphold the seven-da- clause is repugnant to the meaning and intent of the constitutional limitations of seven days," Gabler said. He also argued the clause in effect doubles the time available to the president to take veto action on a bill. 10-d- ay a vht NICOTINE. A high nicotine content makes smokeless tobacco just as addicting as cigarettes. BAD BREATH. BY Q fl ZT Char-broile- U Q WHITE PATCHES AND SORES. -. Leukoplakia. In time, could lead to oral cancer. n 1111 1111' fab OTTPV DRIBBLE VCUP. W . o 0 TOBACCO JUICE. NO ' g FRIENDS. Q . o IsoaeiY : n Writ LB & B LBTOEK1 222 So. 1300 E. Salt Lake City I a t 'Expires' February 11988 You've probably been wondering, what's all the fuss over the letter X ? Well frankly, it has attracted a lot of attention, and we've been pleased. Who are we? We are Chris Conabee and Stacy Shrader, candidates for ASUU President and Vice President. of our party. We are your viable alternative in this X is the name year's election. Here's What We Stand For: Increased Student Participation. Equal Representation by all Student Organizations. Chris Conabee Stacy Shrader ASUU Pres. Development Of Monthly Student Literature Including Reviews Of Campus Activities. ASUU Vice Pres. Election Ballot Absolutely For U Active "88 Who cares party. NLjAfrite In candidates Here's What To Do On Election Day. S AND RING. " at . TIN BULGES RECEDING GUMS. a a 2 STUBBORN ATTITUDE. WON'T LISTEN TO SOUND MEDICAL ADVICE. 7 TEETH d Cheeseburgers STAINED FINGERS. TOBACCO-STAINE- 14 (h. w TWITCHY, WIRED LOOK CAUSED limit. y "The u LUMP BETWEEN LOWER LIP AND GUM. 10-d- ay of the students even voting in this year's election, ASUU seems trivial at best. We will solve this problem with concerts, activities, and lectures that will increase student interest. So take the time vote in this year's election. Don't forget to mark your ballot With only 6 with an X. After all, isn't about time that X hits the mark. g g |
