The Senate President, in consultation with the Election and Credentials Committee, may appoint ad hoc committees as may be necessary for specific purposes. The composition and purpose of the ad hoc committees shall be recommended by the Election and Credentials Committee. Ad hoc committee chairpersons shall be elected by the members of the committee.

An ad hoc committee shall automatically dissolve upon the completion and submission to the Senate President of its specific assignment.

Voting at meetings of the Senate shall be by a method prescribed by the Senate President at the time of the vote. The total vote shall be tallied by the Secretary and affirmed by the Senate President.

A roll call vote may be called by any member of the Senate and shall be called automatically in case of a contested vote.

The presence of fifty-one percent of the elected membership of the Senate shall constitute a quorum for all purposes, except the voting of amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws.

Debate or discussion shall be limited to fifteen minutes per motion unless an extension of time is voted by 2/3 of the voting members present. The time shall be monitored by the Parliamentarian.

The Senate President or presiding officer shall vote only in case of a tie.

The President of the University may accept, modify, or reject any action of the Senate except those actions involving final authority granted by the Board of Regents. The Senate may address the President of the University or, through the President of the University, the Board of Regents regarding University matters.