SGA 9090
In CommitteeSenate
SUZANNE DONALDSON
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- Introduced: The bill is filed and assigned a number.
- Committee: A subject-matter committee holds hearings, takes public testimony, and decides whether to advance the bill.
- Floor Vote: The full chamber (House or Senate) debates and votes on the bill.
- Opposite Chamber: The bill repeats the committee and floor vote process in the other chamber.
- Governor: The Governor reviews the bill and decides whether to sign or veto it.
- Signed: The bill has been signed into law.
AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints Suzanne Donaldson to the Clark College Board of Trustees for a five-year term. Her appointment begins on October 31, 2023, and expires on September 30, 2028.
- Appoints Suzanne Donaldson as a member of the Clark College Board of Trustees.
- Sets her term to begin on October 31, 2023, and end on September 30, 2028.
- Fills a vacancy on the board, ensuring full membership for governance and decision-making.
Who is affected
- Clark College Board of Trustees — Suzanne Donaldson is appointed to serve as a voting member of the Clark College Board of Trustees, where she will help govern the college, approve budgets, set policies, and oversee institutional direction.
- Clark College students, faculty, and staff — Students, faculty, and staff at Clark College may be indirectly affected by decisions made by the board, including tuition rates, academic programs, and campus services.
- Clark County residents — Clark County residents who use or support public higher education may be impacted by board decisions affecting affordability, accessibility, and program quality.
Pro/Con Analysis
Potential Benefits (1)
Ensures the Clark College Board of Trustees remains at full membership, supporting uninterrupted governance, timely decision-making, and quorum for critical votes on budgets, policies, and leadership appointments.
Local GovernmentRef: Appointments Section
Potential Concerns (1)
This bill fills a board vacancy but does not alter board composition, governance structure, or accountability mechanisms—so no substantive change in how Clark College is governed or how decisions are made.
Local GovernmentRef: Appointments Section
Who Is Most Affected
Suzanne Donaldson gains a formal governance role with influence over college policies, budgets, and strategic direction for five years.
Students, faculty, and staff may benefit from stable governance and continuity, but have no direct role in the appointment or influence over board decisions.
Residents may benefit indirectly from continued access to a fully functioning board, but the appointment itself does not alter tuition, programs, or services directly.