Student Government Association
ELECTIONS COMMITTEE AGENDA #7
M a r c h 7 , 2 0 1 6 , a t 9 : 0 0 a . m.
R o o m 1 2 2 , Re d Mo u n t a i n B u i l d i n g
NOTE: Below is an agenda of all scheduled items to be considered. Notification is hereby provided that items on the
agenda may be taken out of order, two or more agenda items may be combined, an agenda item may be removed from
the agenda, and discussion relating to an agenda item may be delayed at any time.
1.
Call to order:
2.
Roll Call (Introduction of New Members)
a.
Ralph McMullen
b.
Tony Futia, Deputy Director, Public Safety and Police
c.
Cheril Gabbidon, Vice President
d.
Jacob Allen, Division of Business
e.
Deborah Echoles, Student at large
f.
Kraig Mickey, Student at Large
3.
Guest Recognition (Information):
4.
Public Comment (Information):
Public comment will be taken during this agenda item. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this item
until the matter is included on an agenda as an item on which action may be taken. Comments will be limited to
two minutes per person. Persons making comment will be asked to begin by stating their name for the record and
to spell their last name. The chair may elect to allow additional public comment on a specific agenda item when
that agenda item is being considered. In accordance with Attorney General Opinion No. 00-047, as restated in the
Attorney General’s Open Meeting Law Manual, the chair may prohibit comment if the content of that comment is a
topic that is not relevant to, or within the authority of, the SGA, or it the content is willfully disruptive of the
meeting by being irrelevant, repetitious, slanderous, offensive, inflammatory, irrational or amounting to personal
attacks or interfering with the rights of other speakers.
5.
6.
Information Items:
a.
Updates SGA Elections: Nicole Shimabuku, Coordinator Student Activities & Leadership
b.
Updates SGA Marketing: Cheril Gabbidon, SGA Vice President
Approval of Minutes February 22, 2016 (For Possible Action):
a.
7.
The committee will discuss and make possible correction to the minutes.
For Possible Action:
a.
Consideration of current SGA Election Rules for possible changes or reaffirming of last years Rules
i. Filling
1. In order to run for an SGA office, you must file an official application form for that position.
Filing states that you agree to have your name appear on the ballot. In order to file, you
need to complete an application, and return it to the SGA office by the deadline. Late
applications will not be accepted.
2. You may not run for more than one position.
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3. If, after filing the application, you decide not to run for the office, you must officially
withdraw from the election by signing a withdrawal statement
ii. Campaigning
1. The current campaigning period is outlined on this Web page.
2. Campaigning is defined as: anything that promotes the election of a candidate to any
Student Government Association elective office.
3. Voting is a private and confidential activity. Candidates or candidate representatives must
allow students to vote independently of candidate influence and/or assistance.
4. All campaign literature must be in support of an individual candidate. Foul language,
untruthful or misleading statements, and offensive or obscene images are absolutely not
permitted on campaigning materials. Negative campaigning is not allowed. The Student
Activities and Leadership Coordinator has the authority to determine whether material is
inappropriate or offensive. Appeals regarding this rule will be handled by the SGA Elections
Committee.
5. Candidates are not allowed to remove, cover, or deface other candidates’ campaign
materials.
6. Although the SGA discourages such activities, the SGA does not accept responsibility for
campaign materials that are removed or defaced. SGA is not liable or responsible for any
untruthful or offensive statements made about candidates by other candidates, students,
or employees of the College.
7. Campaign materials may not be placed on car windshields or any part of vehicles. Chalking
on campus chalkboards or dry erase boards is not permitted.
8. All candidates must comply with campus policies and procedures to post or distribute
literature on campus. If you wish to post fliers, you must only post them on designated
bulletin boards, and have them approved through the Information Desk (RDMT 315). A
candidate may only place one flier (up to 11/17 inches) per bulletin board.
9. Note: Bulletin boards marked “departmental use only” may not be used for campaign
postings. Campaign materials may not be placed on walls, windows or in the art galleries
or restrooms. All campaign materials require visible contact information including name
and the SGA’s phone number.
10. Campaigning may not occur in any way that disrupts classes or TMCC events. Campaigning
may occur in class only with approval from the class instructor or at TMCC events with
approval from the event coordinator.
11. TMCC clubs and organizations, and departments may endorse candidates.
12. Current SGA elected officers may endorse candidates; however, they may not endorse
candidates at any time in the SGA office area, during official SGA events, or while doing
any official SGA business, including meetings and office hours. SGA elected officers must
remove any campaign materials from view while in the SGA office or while doing any
official SGA business, this includes stickers, t-shirts, buttons, etc. visible on their person or
belongings. In addition, no SGA equipment or supplies including, paper, computers,
workspaces, etc. may be used for endorsing candidates.
13. No campaigning of any type will be allowed in the Student Government Association office.
14. All candidates must adhere to Appendix L in the College Catalog.
15. Candidates must remove all campaign materials including flyers, posters, chalkings, etc. by
the deadlines posted for the current campaign period.
Agendas are posted outside of RDMT122, outside of SIER 100, outside of VSTB B200, E.L. Cord Child Care Center outside of Rm.103, and online at sga.tmcc.edu. To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability
Resource Center at least ten days in advance at: 775-673-7277; fax 775-673-7207; email drc@tmcc.edu; RDMT 114.
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b.
Consideration of Proposed SGA Election Time Table changes for possible action
i. January 25-February 19, 2016 – Accepting Applications
ii. February 22, 2016 – Candidates Informed of Filing Status
iii. March 3, 2016, 10am – 12pm – Mandatory Applicant Meeting
iv. March 4, 2016, 12am – 2pm – Mandatory Applicant Meeting
v.
March 7 – April 15, 2016 – SGA Elections Campaigning
vi. March 30, 2016, 12pm – 2pm – SGA Elections Candidate Fair
vii. March 31, 2016, 12pm – 2pm – SGA Elections Candidate Debate (optional)
viii. April 4 – 15, 2016 – SGA Elections
ix. April 22, 2016 – Results Announced
x.
c.
April 25 – May 18, 2016 – Mandatory Shadowing / Attend SGA Senate Meetings
Determine if SGA Secretary Candidate Sawyer Bernhard meets qualifications to run for SGA Secretary.
Qualifications include possessing a minimum GPA of 2.25 and having completed English 101 with a “C”
grade or better prior to taking office.
d.
Determine items to add to the elections ballot
8.
Public Comment:
9.
Adjourn:
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F ebru ary 22 , 2 016 at 9: 15 am
Room 122 , Red Mou ntain Bu ilding
1. Call to order
Chair McMullen called the meeting to order at 9:15am.
2. Roll Call
a.
Ralph McMullen, Chair - Present
b.
Tony Futia, Deputy Director, Public Safety and Police – Present
c.
Cheril Gabbidon, SGA Vice President – Present
d.
Jacob Allen, SGA Senator, Division of Business - Present
e.
Deborah Echoles, Student at Large - Present
f.
Kraig Mickey, Student at Large – Present
3. Guest Recognition (Information)
Nicole Shimabuku, Student Activities and Leadership
4. Public Comment (Information)
Vice President Gabbidon stated that she will be leaving at 9:45am.
5. Information Items
a.
Nicole Shimabuku gave a report on elections stating that there are 28 total applicants and every position
has at least one candidate. She will be working to verify that each candidate is qualified and then
notifying them of their status.
6. Approval of Minutes: None (For Possible Action):
Motion made by Member Echoles to approve the minutes of November 30, 2015. Motion seconded by Member
Mickey. Motion passed by unanimous vote.
Motion made by Senator Allen to approve the minutes of February 8, 2016. Motion seconded by Member Mickey.
Motion passed by unanimous vote.
7. For Possible Action:
a.
Consideration of current SGA Election Rules for possible changes or reaffirming of last year’s rules.
i. Filing and Campaigning
Reviewed both the Filing and Campaigning rules, no motions were made to change.
Agendas are posted outside of RDMT122, outside of SIER 100, outside of VSTB B200, E.L. Cord Child Care Center outside of Rm.103, and online at sga.tmcc.edu. To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability
Resource Center at least ten days in advance at: 775-673-7277; fax 775-673-7207; email drc@tmcc.edu; RDMT 114.
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b.
Consideration of proposed SGA Election Time Table
i. The time table was change for ending the date for accepting applications to February 19th in order
to get additional applications. There are a lot of applicants that are now being reviewed by Nicole
to see if they are qualified.
c.
Consideration of proposed Election Committee Meeting Schedule
i. Reviewed SGA Election Committee Meeting Schedule and it was agreed that our next meeting will
be on Monday, March 7th, 2016 at 9:00am in Room 122, Red Mountain Building.
8. Public Comment:
Vice President Gabbidon gave an update on the marketing strategy for elections.
9. Adjourn
Chair McMullen adjourned the meeting at 9:45am.
Agendas are posted outside of RDMT122, outside of SIER 100, outside of VSTB B200, E.L. Cord Child Care Center outside of Rm.103, and online at sga.tmcc.edu. To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability
Resource Center at least ten days in advance at: 775-673-7277; fax 775-673-7207; email drc@tmcc.edu; RDMT 114.
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