Governance Council Monday, April 14, 2014 11:30AM UNH 306 Joette Stefl-Mabry, Chair Agenda Approval of GOV Minutes of March 24, 2014 Chair’s Report Other Reports o o o o The Committee on Assessment of Governance and Consultation The Committee on CAFFECoR Committee on Liaison and Elections Committee on Council Nominations Unfinished Business New Business o How often the Survey for the Evaluation of Shared Governance should be conducted? o Request from Senate Chair Wagner regarding the issue of emailing in a vote and whether this can “count”. Andi Lyons also suggests that GOV should “update the language in the Charter to reflect our current reality and also include suitable alternatives as the technology for such things grows (of course, while maintaining the ability to both verify eligibility and certify secrecy).” The language in the Charter currently reads: CHARTER X.1.4.3.1.4. nominate a slate for the election of Senators-at-large according to Bylaws Article II, Sections 2.2 and 5.3.and conduct the election, to be decided by plurality vote, by mail or email ballot. Adjournment