and Credentials Committee shall maintain a complete and confidential record of its proceedings.
The Senate shall vote on the recommendation of the Election and Credentials Committee.
If the officer named in the petition for removal voluntarily resigns at any point during the procedures indicated in this section, the petition for removal shall be deemed withdrawn.
ARTICLE IV: STAFF REGENT
Section 1: Establishment and Membership
The Staff Regent shall be an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Senate.
Section 2: Responsibilities
The Staff Regent shall attend all Senate meetings and report the actions of the Board of Regents to the Senate.
Section 3: Legislation and Eligibility
The position of Staff Regent has been established by KRS 164.321.
Section 4: Removal of Staff Regent
The Staff Regent can only be removed pursuant to KRS 164.321(10)(a) and KRS 164.321(10)(b).
ARTICLE V: STAFF ADVOCATES
Section 1: Establishment and Membership
There shall be two Staff Advocates, one male and one female. They shall be ex-officio, non-voting members of the Senate.
Section 2: Responsibilities
The Staff Advocates shall serve as support for a staff member, upon request, throughout the grievance and appeal process. The Staff Advocate shall maintain confidentiality and refrain from providing legal advice.
Section 3: Removal of Staff Advocate
Staff Advocates shall be removed in the same manner as Senate members as stated in Article II Section 4.F.