President Gutierrez says, "If an individual was to refer back to the ASCC Constitution and Bylaws, regarding that the ASCC must thoroughly adhere to the Brown Act, no where is it stated or mentioned other then in the Article VII: Meetings, Section I-B “Special Meetings”. Therefore, there is no formal documentation that we (ASCC and I ) have violated the law."

Is it just me who interprets her saying this to mean that because the ASCC Constitution and Bylaws contain no information about following STATE law, that they don't have to? Just because our school rules don't state that I can NOT publically expose my private organs, I can run around school naked? If our student leader is saying that school guidelines are above state law, I would like to suggest that everyone run around naked and cause mayhem! It's okay, because our student president is setting an example... right?

I also find it contradicting, ironic and offensive that she would quote Caezar Chavez when her statement is full of excuses!!! she is obviously not a leader AND does not have what it takes to repair the "dissension & separation among Senators" as she states. It's hard to believe that she's doing her job when her senate wants to get rid of her....that is not someone I want to represent me in any way shape or form...again, I ask Spectator to publish the Resolution.

One last thougt: That's what happens when you put a girl in office.

Miss Guttierez states that she has never had training or given and orientation? WOW she attended workshops at at least 2 statewide student conferences and at least 2 ASCC retreats where she was drilled in the policies and procedures of the ASCC. She also had 2 past presidents as who she could have used as mentors if she really was interested in learning. This on top of the fact that she was last year's ASCC legislative director, a post that requires the person holding it to have a fair understanding of both robert's rules of order and the ralph m. brown act. WHAT WAS SHE DOING ALL THIS TIME? And worse yet to make such a bold statement in a public forum. She clearly does not care learn anything but is only trying to save herself so that she may put a fancy title on her UC application.

As for the minutes of September 16th, if anyone with a mild understanding were to read them you will note that LEGALLY that meeting should not have happened. The senate did not meet quorum (the minimum number of members needing to present to hold a meeting). In fact it states on three occassions that quorum was lost. WHAT A MESS!

What makes this worse is that the Advisor, who Jessica is making excuses for was actually hired almost a year and a half ago and was the one writing the minutes for the illegal meeting. So clearly Jessica has chosen the wrong ppl to learn from. How long does it take for someone to learn some SIMPLE rules. You don't even have to learn them by heart. just reference it when needed.

And as for personal vendetta, WHO THE HELL CARES? it doesnt matter if the person that wrote it doesnt like miss jessy. As a student i'm glad that we have real leaders who knows what they're doing. I couldn't join the senate because of time constraints but I would hate to know that ppl are just sitting back and letting incompetence reign!

A true leader would never be in this shameful mess. GOOD RIDDANCE!

P.S. can we have some events please Ms. President?

In my opinion, this letter to the editor is child-like behavior and makes it seem that the Associated Students of Chabot College President wants to put the blame on others. As if she's pointing the finger and saying 'they did it! not me!' Just admit your mistakes! If Ryan Belden had won, there might not have been any problems.