A new commitment to scientific education was discussed at Wednesday’s Government of the Student Body meeting.

The resolution, which contains language that is under debate, will be voted on and possibly amended at the next meeting. The resolution was almost postponed indefinitely, but a 15 to 14 vote forced action.

“We are not trying to make a decision of whether or not Intelligent Design is science or not,” said Jason Stanek, graduate student senator. Stanek is an author of the resolution, along with Luke Gran, junior in forestry, Lorin Neuman-Lee senior in biology and Melissa Fox, senior in nutritional science. All authors are GSB senators.

Stanek, graduate student in electrical and computer engineering, said the resolution sends a positive message and addresses students who are concerned about having their beliefs marginalized.

“Whether or not you agree with creationism or Intelligent Design is not an issue here,” said David Miles, engineering senator and senior in aerospace engineering, who voted in favor of postponing action on the resolution. “We need to look carefully at the resolutions that we pass, because it will be seen by the media and the public.”

The GSB senate also passed a bill that declared the duties and responsibilities of the ex-officio City Council student liaison.

The bill, passed by a vote of 28-0, states the liaison will serve as the primary representative of the GSB in relation to the city government of Ames and assist the both bodies in effectively communicating the concerns of students.

“In the past, representatives haven’t lived up to responsibilities,” said Tony Borich, senior in community and regional planning and ex-officio student liaison. “Hopefully, this will provide a whole new set of guidelines as far as those responsibilities in relation with the city government.”