Section 2. Regular Meetings ..... 8 Section 3. Special Called Meetings ..... 8 ARTICLE VII. STANDING COMMITTEES Section 1. Purpose and Function ..... 9 Section 2. Standing Committees ..... 9 Section 3. Procedure for Election of Committees ..... 9 Section 4. Procedure for Election of Standing Committee Officers ..... 9 Section 5. Outreach Committee ..... 11 Section 6. Staff Relations Committee ..... 12 Section 7. Executive Committee ..... 13 Section 8. Election and Credentials Committee ..... 14 Section 9. Staff Morale Committee ..... 15 ARTICLE VIII. SENATE AD HOC COMMITTEES Section 1. Authority ..... 16 Section 2. Limitation ..... 16 ARTICLE IX. QUORUM AND VOTING Section 1. Roll Call Votes ..... 16 Section 2. Quorum ..... 16 Section 3. Debate ..... 16 Section 4. Tie Votes ..... 16 ARTICLE X. SENATE ACTIONS ..... 16 ARTICLE XI. ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS ..... 17 ARTICLE IX. EFFECTIVE DATE ..... 17