1.01.1 - THE UNLV SAAC will streamline and promote efficient communication between the UNLV athletics department administration and the student-athlete population.

1.01.2 - The UNLV SAAC will provide the student-athlete population with an opportunity to more effectively communicate with UNLV athletics department administration and provide suggestions on programs designed to serve their needs.

1.01.3 - The UNLV SAAC will actively encourage involvement of the student-athletes in campus and community service projects.

1.01.4 - The UNLV SAAC will design and implement programs that will encourage academic achievement, health promotion, social responsibility and general awareness to their deportment.

ARTICLE 2. UNLV SAAC MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
2.01 Student-athletes shall gain membership to the UNLV SAAC per the agreed upon recommendation of the head coach and SAAC administrator in charge of compliance. All other members shall gain membership per the approval of the SAAC administrator. The SAAC shall be composed of the following:

1. One (1) voting member and one (1) alternate from each of the 17 intercollegiate NCAA sanctioned varsity teams;
2. One (1) voting member and one (1) alternative from the dance team;
3. One (1) voting member and one (1) alternative from the men or women's cheer teams;
4. One (1) voting member and one (1) alternative from the undergraduate student-athletic training program; and
5. One (1) non-voting member from the CSUN.

2.1 QUALIFICATIONS. To qualify for and sustain SAAC membership, each student must sign and agree to comply with all of the parameters set forth in the UNLV SAAC Membership Agreement.

2.1.1 Minimum Grade Point Average. All SAAC members agree to maintain a minimum campus cumulative grade point average of 2.50. If this requirement is not met, membership shall be cancelled.

2.1.1.1 Appellate Process. Those students failing to meet minimum grade point average standards may file a written appeal to have their membership reinstated. The appeal should be submitted to the SAAC administrator and must be accompanied with a written letter of support from their academic advisor. The Associate Athletics Director for Compliance shall have the authority to reinstate membership or deny the appeal.

2.1.1.2 NCAA & MWC Eligibility Requirements. To sustain SAAC membership, all student-athletes on SAAC must be eligible to compete and or represent the institution in competition and meet at satisfactory degree of progress requirements.

2.1.2 Team Meeting Attendance. All SAAC members are required to attend all schedule meetings on time. Failure to notify the SAAC administrator within 24 hours prior to absence or tardiness shall be considered unexcused. Unexcused absences and tardiness in excess one (1) instance shall result in one (1) or all of the corrective measures:

1. Written letter warning and reprimand;
2. Individual must make a verbal apology to each team member; and or
3. Membership dismissal.

2.1.2.1 Excused Absences or Tardiness. The following instances shall be considered excusable per the requirements set forth under 2.1.2.

1. Mandatory academic meetings or activities related to academic advising, tutoring, study table or class;
2. Mandatory activities related to home or away team travel or practice;
3. Family or personal emergency; or
4. Activities or wellness issues excused by the SAAC administrator.

2.1.3 Community Service Activities. All SAAC members are required to complete all functions related to community services as directed under this provision. Failure to attend scheduled functions as assigned shall result in the aforementioned corrective measures set forth per bylaw 2.1.2.

2.1.3.1 Number Required. All SAAC members must participate in, plan or facilitate a minimum of six (6) community service projects per academic year.

2.1.4 Committee Participation. All SAAC members shall serve as a member on either of the following committees:

1. Any UNLV Administrative Committee (e.g, CSUN, Academic College, Intercollegiate Athletics Council [IAC], Office of Student Conduct, Faculty Senate);
2. Any NCAA or Mountain West Conference Committee;
3. Any SAAC sub-committee as follows:
   1. Student-Athlete Educational Program Committee
   2. Student-Athlete Alcohol/Drug Program Committee
   3. Student-Athlete Educational Outreach Program Committee
   4. Student-Athlete Community Outreach Program Committee
   5. Student-Athlete Nutrition Program Committee; or
4. Public Service committee as approved by the SAAC administrator.

ARTICLE 3. UNLV SAAC COMPOSITION AND DUTIES

3.01 - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The UNLV-SAAC Executive Committee shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and a Treasurer. All board-elected positions (Executive Committee) will take place during the last meeting of the academic year. All board team representatives will be elected during the eighth week of spring semester each year. A member of the ICA's Sr. Administrative staff shall have oversight of this committee.

3.01.1 Executive Committee Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. President. Shall Preside over SAAC meetings and shall appoint the chairs of the standing SAAC committees. The president shall be in charge of developing an agenda for each meeting with assistance from the SAAC administrator as needed. President shall be responsible for ensuring that all SAAC meetings are conducted in the standard format (e.g., Parliamentary Procedure). President shall serve as the SAAC IAC representative.
2. Vice President. Shall act in the absence of the President, overseeing all duties of the President. Further, the vice-president will oversee the financial responsibilities, records and membership requirements. The Vice President of the SAAC shall be responsible for SAAC contest attendance, agenda preparation and general correspondence. Vice President shall serve as the SAAC IAC representative in the President's absence. The Vice President shall be responsible for training all SAAC members on the Parliamentary Procedure. Specifically, each meeting shall be conducted as follows:
   1. Call to order.
   2. Roll call of members present.
   3. Reading of minutes of last meeting.
   4. Officers reports and Committee reports.
   5. Special orders --- Important business previously designated for consideration at this meeting.
   6. Unfinished business.
   7. New business.
   8. Announcements.
   9. Adjournment.
3. Secretary. The secretary is responsible for taking minutes for the meeting and is responsible for publishing minutes and distributing them to all members prior to the next meeting. The secretary shall take and record SAAC member attendance for all SAAC functions, meetings and other duties assigned. The secretary shall be responsible for all SAAC internet/website maintenance. The secretary shall be responsible for notify SAAC members of meeting times or changes.

3.1 Meeting Procedures. The method used during official SAAC meetings by all SAAC members to express themselves is in the form of moving motions. A motion is a proposal that the entire membership take action or a stand on an issue. Individual members can motion the following:

1. Call to order;
2. Second motions;
3. Debate motions; and
4. Vote on motions.

1. Main Motions: The purpose of a main motion is to introduce items to the membership for their consideration. They cannot be made when any other motion is on the floor, and yield to privileged, subsidiary, and incidental motions.
2. Subsidiary Motions: Their purpose is to change or affect how a main motion is handled, and is voted on before a main motion.
3. Privileged Motions: Their purpose is to bring up items that are urgent about special or important matters unrelated to pending business.
4. Incidental Motions: Their purpose is to provide a means of questioning procedure concerning other motions and must be considered before the other motion.

3.1.2 Method of Motions Presentations. During SAAC meetings, SAAC members seeking to motion must follow appropriate guidelines.

3.1.2.1 Obtaining the Floor. SAAC members seeking to initiate a motion during a meeting must wait until the last speaker has finished and must rise and address the Chairman by saying, "Mr./Ms. Chairman, or Mr./Ms. President." SAAC members must then wait until the Chairman recognizes them.

3.1.2.2 Making a Motion. During a SAAC meeting, SAAC members seeking to initiate a motion must do the following:

1. Speak in a clear and concise manner;
2. Always state a motion affirmatively. Say, "I move that we ..." rather than, "I move that we do not ..."
3. Avoid personalities and stay on subject.

Subsequent to making a motion, individual shall wait for another SAAC member to "second" the motion prior to proceeding. (NOTE: Another member will second your motion or the Chairman will call for a second. If there is no second to the motion, it is lost and the Chairman will state will say, "it has been moved and seconded that we ..." Thus placing your motion before the membership for consideration and action. The membership then either debates your motion, or may move directly to a vote. Once your motion is presented to the membership by the chairman it becomes "assembly property," and cannot be changed by you without the consent of the members.

3.1.2.3 Expanding on Your Motion. The time for a SAAC member to speak in favor of his or her motion is at this point in time, rather than at the time he or she presents it. The mover is always allowed to speak first. All comments and debate must be directed to the chairman and the mover may speak again only after other speakers are finished, unless called upon by the Chairman. The following sequence shall then occur: (a) the Chairman asks, "Are you ready to vote on the question?" If there is no more discussion, a vote is taken. On a motion to move the previous question may be adapted.

3.1.2.4 Voting on a Motion. There are five (5) methods used by the UNLV SAAC to vote. The SAAC President shall choose either of the following to facilitate meetings during the academic year:

1. By Voice -- The Chairman asks those in favor to say, "aye," those opposed to say "no." Any member may move for an exact count
2. By Roll Call -- Each member answers "yes" or "no" as his name is called. This method is used when a record of each person's vote is requested.
3. By General Consent -- When a motion is not likely to be opposed, the Chairman says, "if there is no objection ..." The membership shows agreement by their silence, however if one member says, "I object," the item must be put to a vote.
4. By Division -- This is a slight verification of a voice vote. It does not require a count unless the chairman so desires. Members raise their hands or stand.
5. By Ballot -- Members write their vote on a slip of paper; this method is used when secrecy is desired.

3.1.2.4.1 Other Motions during a Vote. There are two other motions that may be used that relate to voting. They are:

1. Motion to Table -- This motion is often used in the attempt to "kill" a motion. The option is always present, however, to "take from the table," for reconsideration by the membership.
2. Motion to Postpone Indefinitely -- This can be used as a means of parliamentary strategy and allows opponents of motion to test their strength without an actual vote being taken. Also, debate is once again open on the main motion.

ARTICLE 4. UNLV SAAC SUB-COMMITTEE COMPOSITION AND DUTIES

4.01 - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The UNLV-SAAC shall have standing subcommittees that address the mission of the SAAC. These committees must be chaired a current member of the SAAC and may include current enrolled student-athletes, athletic trainers or institutional staff.

4.1 STUDENT-ATHLETE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE. The Educational Programming Committee is responsible for designing and implementing appropriate educational interventions for the student-athlete population. Programs may take a variety of formats: workshops, lectures and hands-on experiential projects. Topics available are as follows: Stress Management, Time Management, Communication Skills, Decision Making, Sexual Harassment, Media Relations, Study Skills, Sexual Awareness and Sexually Transmitted Infections

4.2 STUDENT-ATHLETE ALCOHOL/DRUG PROGRAM COMMITTEE. The Alcohol/Drug Committee is responsible for designing and implementing appropriate chemical awareness interventions for the student athlete population. The Program is a comprehensive four-year, 12-quarter curricular-based opportunity that will focus on preventions (education) and intervention (treatment) to encourage healthy lifestyles and decision-making. The Program involves an in-house departmental component for the UNLV student-athletes as well as a community outreach component.

4.2.1 In-House Education. SAAC members will utilize campus to facilitate programming. Topics will focus primarily on: mood-altering and performance-enhancing drugs, alcohol, smokeless tobacco, impaired driving, panel discussions, personal testimonials, date rape education and prevention, leadership skills training and Designated Driver Program.

4.2.2 Community Outreach. SAAC members will utilize community resources to facilitate programming. Topics will focus primarily on: DARE, Speakers Bureau for local schools and community organizations.

4.3. STUDENT-ATHLETE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM COMMITTEE The Educational Outreach Committee will be responsible for designing and implementing appropriate educational outreach programs. The purpose is to solidify the role of the UNLV student-athletes as representatives of the university in sending the message of the importance of an education. The educational outreach program will include: School tutoring, Volunteering in Nevada Reading Week, Comprehensive involvement in the Adopt-A-School Programs, Speakers Bureau for local schools and community organizations, Student-Athlete Socials.

4.4 STUDENT-ATHLETE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE. The community outreach program will be responsible for designing and implementing appropriate community volunteer/fundraising activities for the campus and Southern Nevada Community. The program will focus on the role of the UNLV athlete as a role model ad provides an opportunity for the student-athlete to give back to the community that supports them. The Community Outreach Program will include involvement in: Fundraisers, Volunteering, Speakers Bureau for campus and community organizations.

4.5 STUDENT-ATHLETE NUTRITIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE. The nutritional program will be responsible for designing and implementing appropriate nutritional activities/programs for the campus and the Southern Nevada Community. The Program will focus on the role of nutrition and hygiene and the student-athletes' lives. The nutritional program will include, Supplements, Proper Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Nutritional Issues, Injury Prevention.

ARTICLE 5. SAAC COMPLIANCE WITH UNLV AND NCAA GOVERNING PRINCIPALS

5.01 It is the responsibility of each SAAC member to maintain and support environments in which a student-athlete's activities are conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete's educational experience.