The Student Government Association’s (SGA) weekly Student Senate meeting on April 24 added new senators to the governing body, and confirmed members of Student Body President Steven Serio’s executive board.

Senators sworn in

The meeting began with the senatorial swearing in of Nick Wollard and Joshua Niday. Niday is an at-large senator while Wollard is a Belk College of Business student.

New Secretaries

Shortly after the swearing in of the senators, Michael Mendoza was sworn in as the secretary for student affairs. He will aid the student body president with issues that pertain to students.

Nicholle Rentas was named the secretary of state and national affairs. She will assist all members of the cabinet with their duties.

Andrew James was confirmed as the press secretary. He will publicize nominations and elections of importance, and maintain the UNC Charlotte website amongst other duties.

Jake Emerson was confirmed as the secretary for sustainability. He will secure the environmental health and welfare of the student body.

Zeta Phi Beta Funds Request

There was then an open committee and a vote deciding whether or not to give funds to Zeta Phi Beta for the school survival guide. Zeta Phi Beta was requesting bath salts, which appeared to be a problem with the senate. After explanation of what they were going to do with the bath salts, members of the SGA voted and decided to approve the full amount they requested.

New Acts Approved

Students also approved the Fall Election Reform Act. This will allow the freshman class president and freshman at large senators to be voted for in the fall. Sophomore, junior, and senior class president voting will be held in the spring.

Chairman named

The meeting ended with Dominique Hughes being voted for as the position of internal affairs chairman.