Student Government Association
ELECTIONS COMMITTEE AGENDA #1
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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, Chair
b.
Tony Futia, Deputy Director, Public Safety and Police
c.
Cheril Gabbidon, SGA Vice President
d.
Jacob Allen, SGA Business Division
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.
Approval of Minutes November 30, 2015 (For Possible Action)
a.
The committee will discuss and make possible correction to the minutes.
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6.
For Possible Action
a.
Consideration of current SGA Election Rules for possible changes or reaffirming of last years rules.
i. SGA Election Rules
Filling
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.
You may not run for more than one position.
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
Campaigning
Any candidate or candidate representative found in violation of the election rules and
procedures shall be disqualified by a majority vote of the SGA Elections Committee.
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, sidewalks, etc. is not permitted. (We will talk about
removing the last sentence for this paragraph).
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
Agendas are posted outside of RDMT122, outside of SIER 100, outside of VSTA 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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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, and only with approval from
the instructor.
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 by the deadlines posted for the current
campaign period.
b.
c.
Consideration of Proposed SGA Election Time Table for possible changes or reaffirming
•
January 25 - February 12, 2016 – Accepting Applications
•
February 22, 2016 – Candidates Informed of Filing Status
•
March 3, 2016, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Mandatory Applicant Meeting
•
March 4, 2016, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Mandatory Applicant Meeting
•
March 7 – April 15, 2016 – SGA Elections Campaigning
•
March 30, 2016, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. – SGA Elections Candidate Fair
•
March 31, 2016, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. – SGA Elections Candidate Debate
•
April 4 – 15, 2016 – SGA Elections
•
April 22, 2016 – Results Announced
•
April 25 – May 18, 2016 – Mandatory Shadowing / Attend SGA Senate Meetings
Consideration of Proposed Election Committee Meeting Schedule
i. Review the Spring schedule of members when possible review SGA Election time table
7.
Information Items
a.
Updates SGA Elections: Nicole Shimabuku, Coordinator Student Activities & Leadership
Agendas are posted outside of RDMT122, outside of SIER 100, outside of VSTA 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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8.
Public Comment
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.
9.
Adjourn
Agendas are posted outside of RDMT122, outside of SIER 100, outside of VSTA 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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Rev.: 11/23/2015