If a member of the Senate realizes that professional responsibilities will conflict with three or more consecutive meetings, the member will notify the Chair of the Senate. The Chair of the Senate will then consult with the member and the Committee on Committees and propose the name of an alternate to the Senate. If the Senate member represents a college, school, or library, the alternate will also be from that entity. The Senate will vote to approve or disapprove the alternate's selection by a simple majority vote. If the first nominee is not approved, the process will be repeated. The alternate will take the member's place in the Senate for the appointed time and will vote and serve on committees.