(Administrative Ruling)
A. In accordance with constitutional rights of freedom of expression, symbolic structures representing constitutionally protected expression may be erected by students, student groups and registered student organizations in the area lying between the Red Cedar River, the International Students Center, Erickson Hall and Wells Hall in accordance with this administrative ruling.
B. Registration for a permit shall be initiated in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services (Student Life Office) during normal business hours on forms provided by that office. Permits for the erection of such temporary structures shall be issued after proper registration on a first-come first-served basis unless it is determined that the approval would result in interference with the public health and/or public safety or in unreasonable interference with the operations and/or use of university buildings or grounds. The duration of a permit shall not exceed fourteen (14) consecutive days. Permits may be renewed for additional periods of fourteen (14) days upon renewal of registration, provided that there has been no breach of the terms of the permit, the number of registrants who can be accommodated in the area is not exceeded and there are no other registrants waiting to use the area.
C. Individuals who are issued permits shall abide by the following terms:
D. Any permit may be revoked or modified if the activities of the participants interfere with the public health and/or safety or unreasonably interfere with the operations or use of University buildings or grounds or if the terms and conditions of the permit are violated.
E. Every effort will be made to complete the processing of the registration for a permit expeditiously but not later than three (3) class days.