2016 General Election Applicant Information Packet Complete NISG election applications are due to the NISG office (Plaza Level, Maucker Union 111) no later than 5:00 p.m. CST Friday, February 12th, 2016. Applications received after this will not be accepted. Please attach your “intent to run” statements to this form, as well as email a copy to the Election Commissioner (davisnal@uni.edu). Election Dates are Tuesday, February 23 and Wednesday, February 24, 2014. Polls open at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24 and close at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2015. Contents: I. II. III. IV. Applicant Contact Information Applicants Questions Regarding Intent to Run Election Guidelines NISG Signature Petition (Please refer to the Election Guidelines for signature requirements). By signing this I acknowledge that I have read the Northern Iowa Student Government Election Rules and have agreed to follow all rules set by the Northern Iowa Student Government Election Commission. I agree that all information provided is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant Signature Second Applicant Signature (if necessary) Date Date I. Applicant Information Applicant’s Contact Information Legal Name (no nicknames): Local Address: Functional E-mail Address*: Phone Number: Grade Classification: Graduate Senior Junior Sophomore Freshman Other: Freshman Other: Major(s): Minors(s): Vice President Contact Information (if applicable) Legal Name (no nicknames): Local Address: Functional E-mail Address*: Phone Number: Grade Classification: Graduate Senior Junior Sophomore Major(s): Minors(s): *Please be aware email address will be posted on the NISG webpage Intent to Run I intend to run for the position of: [ ] Student Body President/Vice President [ ] Senator, please select constituency: [ ] College of Business [ ] College of Education [ ] College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences [ ] College of Social and Behavioral Sciences [ ] Undecided, General Studies, Interdisciplinary, Other Press Release Information NISG will release an announcement informing the public of the new positions within NISG. Please fill out this section as to where you would like the press release sent should you be successful in your run for office. Town/City and State: Local Newspaper: Parent/Guardian Names: Intent to Run Statement In 400 words or less please describe why you are running for this position, what makes you the best candidate and how you plan to serve the University in your position. Please be advised that your answers will be made available online for your constituents, as well as the entire campus community, to view. Please attach a typed copy of your statement to this document and email a copy to davisnal@uni.edu.