Senator Mark Rizk proposed a resolution to change the name of Associated Students Inc. to the official legal title of "Associated Students" in the April 6 meeting.
Rizk said the resolution was made in order to make ASI paperwork more consistent, as the "Inc." suffix is not always used in documentation. He also intended it as a precaution against confusion if ASI should be involved in legal trouble. Not all senators found Rizk's solution agreeable.
"I feel it would be extremely confusing to all of us and our constituencies," Senator Stephen Thomas said.
Rizk said he attempted numerous times to get in touch with ASI Executive Director Richard Haller to discuss the matter, but was not able to reach him before the meeting. At the meeting, Haller addressed his concerns regarding the document.
"Changing the name would require a change to ASI's Articles of Incorporation, which would need to be placed on the general election ballot and win by a two-thirds majority," Haller said.
The name change would also require ASI to change its signs, logo and anything else bearing reference to the old title.
Haller recommended an alternative solution, which would essentially provide a disclaimer saying, "we also do business under this [name]" in addition to the standard corporate name.
"At first pass, I also like the [alternate] suggestion rather than changing our name outright," Senator Jacob Rice said. He joked that he was worried about the pronunciation, when somebody mentions ASI and the answer is, "Oh, we're AS now."
Fortunately, the resolution did not suggest using the organization's bulky official name, Associated Students, California State University, Long Beach. Due to its lack of immediate concern, Rizk's resolution was unanimously postponed for later discussion to be resumed Wednesday.
The ASI Senate meets every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in the University Student Union, Room 234. Students are encouraged to share their opinions during a public comments period. For more information on ASI, visit csulb.edu/asi.
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