and Credentials Committee shall maintain a complete and confidential record of its proceedings.

• F.The Senate shall vote on the recommendation of the Election and Credentials Committee.
• G.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resigns at any point during the procedures indicated in this section, the petition for removal shall be deemed withdrawn.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.