• The Election Committee shall be responsible for:
  • Preparing and distributing official election ballots.
  • Drafting and publishing official election guidelines.
  • Monitoring candidate compliance with all election procedures.
  • Receiving and reviewing reports of campaign violations.
  • Ensuring the integrity, fairness, and transparency of the election process.
  • At least one (1) month prior to Spring Election Campaign Week, the Election Committee shall prepare and distribute the Official Election Guidelines. These guidelines shall govern all candidates and campaign teams participating in student elections and shall serve as the basis for any campaign sanctions. All candidates and their campaign staff must remain in full compliance with these guidelines from the beginning of the campaign period until the official announcement of election results.
  • Failure to comply with the Official Election Guidelines may result in sanctions, including warnings, campaign restrictions, or disqualification as determined by the Election Committee.
  • The Election Committee shall review all reported campaign violations and determine appropriate sanctions in accordance with the Official Election Guidelines. Decisions made by the Election Committee shall be documented and reported to the Student Senate.
  • Upon the completion of vote tabulation and the resolution of any complaints or violations, the Election Committee shall certify and publicly announce the official election results.
  • Candidates receiving the highest number of votes after the resolution of all complaints and sanctions shall be declared elected to their respective offices. In the event of a tie vote, the Student Government Association shall schedule and conduct a runoff election between the tied candidates.

Section 2. Method of Election

  • Any student seeking elected office must submit official declaration papers to the Election Committee of the Student Government Association by the established deadline.
  • Each candidate’s declaration papers must include the signatures of at least twenty-five (25) full-time members of the student body who have paid their student activity fees.
  • The Election Committee shall review all submitted candidate applications and verify that each candidate meets the required qualifications no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled student election.