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PFC: Committee will attempt to recreate partially audible tapes of meetings Continued from page 1 to look back at groups with major increases.” PFC members will try to recon struct the proceedings recorded on the inaudible tapes based on written notes and the members’ memories. “We can’t rehear all the hearings,” she said. Pohowalla said PFC members must vote to approve the minutes of the PFC sessions once they are all completed. The PFC postponed a decision on the executive’s budget by a 4-0-1 vote because of concerns over the lack of transparency in the student govern ment branch’s budget. The executive budget includes mon ey for the nonprofit lobbying organiza tion Oregon Student Association. ASUO Finance Coordinator Mike Martell said the executive cut two stipend positions to decrease its budget proposal by . 1 percent from last year. “Obviously, we recommend you give us what we ask for,” he said. 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Sherman also said the executive did not include a job description for one of its stipend positions and its budget is “poorly itemized.” “Without this further itemization, I don’t see how the PFC here can determine what this executive needs,” he said, adding that the ex ecutive should be held to “at least the minimum” standard the PFC holds all groups to. Pohowalla agreed that the budget was unclear. “I hope the committee strongly considers postponing this budget,” she said. “I’m sure we all have ques tions about it.” In the executive’s defense, Martell said it is hard to itemize many parts of the budget and it is easier to look at past budgets because the executive does similar things. But he noted that his reasoning “may not be an efficient excuse” for poor itemization. The PFC voted 4-1 to approve the executive’s recommendation of $10,804 for the Interfraternity Coun cil, a .004 percent increase from the group’s current budget. Sixteen IFC supporters, dressed in shirts and ties, looked on as ASUO Controller Will Richard said the group spent all of its budget last year, recommending more money this year for the group to pay for speakers it hires for annual programs. PFC member Mason Quiroz dis sented, saying he was concerned be cause the PFC was over its bench mark when it approved an increase for a group without being “clear where the money goes.” PFC members voted 4-2 to pass a budget of $18,848 for the Black Stu dent Union, a .27 percent increase Love Lines will be published Monday, February 14th Personal messages due by 1pm Thursday, February 10th Call 346-4343 or stop by Suite 300 EMU today! 021376 For only $3... • Promote a philanthropy • Congratulate fellow brothers and sisters • Welcome new members • Wish other fraternities and sororities a Happy Valentine’s Day • Promote Greek Life in the campus newspaper Prizes will be given to messages deemed... • Most Romantic: $25 gift certificate to Jo Federigo’s (y * ^ • Most Clever: $30 gift certificate to UO Bookstore UNIVERSITY of OREGON BOOKSTORE • Best Group: Free 2x3 Classified Display Ad to be used anytime this school year. Oregon Daily Emerald from last year. The vote came after lengthy discussion over two parts of the group’s budget. ASUO Controller Rosie Sweetman gave the executive recommendation of $18,048, a 3.9 percent decrease, to the BSU, which has been in debt for several years because of an ac counting mistake that Sweetman said wasn’t the group’s fault. Discussion centered on BSU’s cosponsorship of another group, which some PFC members said would be inconsistent for the com mittee to finance because cospon sorships have been treated different ly under the new accounting system adopted by the ASUO this year. The PFC eventually allocated money for that cause. Also at the meeting, the PFC allo cated $13,864, a .8 percent de crease, to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexu al, TLansgender, Queer Alliance by a 5-0-1 vote. The PFC gave the Asian Pacific American Student Union $17,263, a 3.5 percent increase, in a 4-1-1 vote after debating whether to fund a winter retreat. The group previ ously used $1,000 slated for a winter event for the retreat, Sweetman said. The PFC approved money for the retreat, finding that it provides am ple benefit to the University. The PFC also approved $21,682, a 3.3 percent increase, for Land Air Water in a 3-0-1 vote. The largest environmental law conference of its kind, the LAW conference hosts several thousand visitors each year at the University for a series of presentations. Cortez said ASUO Student Sena tor and ASUO Athletic Department Finance Committee member Kevin Day filed a grievance late last week over the PFC’s denial of the ADFC’s appeal for additional funding. Cortez said the PFC will respond to Day’s request with a letter explain ing that the ADFC’s request was de nied because the group failed to present additional budget informa tion during the appeal. parkerhowell@dailyemerald.com Here's what's happening in the Oregon Daily Emerald this February: SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS February 9: Valentine’s Preview February 23: Vice Issue Duck Bucks™ coupon page each Tuesday DAILY FEATURES News, Commentary, Sports EVERY DAY Pulse entertainment section every Thursday Complete Basketball coverage every Friday CLASSIFIEDS Don't Do-It-Yourself Service Directory Every Monday in the Classifieds Spiritual Directory Every Friday in the Classifieds ONLINE Check out our website and sign up for daily email updates at www.dailyemerald.com DuckBucks™ also available online. 021377 Oregon Daily Emerald The campus newspaper for the University of Oregon community
