EC
Composition of the Electoral Commision
Electoral Commissioner
Deputy Electoral Commissioner
5-8 Precinct Supervisors
Volunteers
Election Day
The Tuesday following the end of the Campaign Period.
8-6
Majority vote
50% plus ONE VOTE
Posted at every voting precinct
Voter's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
Pre Campaigning
Any verbal or written solicitation for votes for a candidate/ticket for an Elected Office of the Student body prior to the end of the advertised dead days.
3 duties/responsibilities of the Electoral Commission
1. Post an unofficial list of candidates/tickets by 6:00 on the last day of declaration...election bulletin board
2. provide candidates with a copy of the election schedule
3. provide candidates with a copy of Chpater 600 (the election code)
Official Campaigning
7AM
Wednesday-thursday first school day following DD and end on Tuesday the following week....OR Thursday in the instance of a run-off election
Absentee Ballot
If the student is out of town they can request an absentee ballot by submitting a copy of a photo ID and proof of enrollement atleast 10 days prior to elections and it must be returned before 6pm the day before elections
Students need what to vote
Rattler ID, or Picture ID
Active campaigning
Any verbal or visual advertising or distribution of information for a Candidate/Ticket for an Elective Office of the Student body.
Requirements of an electoral commission member
2.5 GPA
2/3 Senate vote
Not a member of SGA
Not convicted by the University Disciplinary Board or the Student Supreme Court
Those who count ballots
The Electoral Commission (Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and Precinct Supervisors; excluding volunteers)
One (1) Member of the Executive Branch
one (1) Member of the Judicial Branch
(1) Member of the Student Senate Elections and Appointments Committee
the Director of Student Activities or his/her designee and/or an University Official
Fall positions Vs Spring positions
FALL:
Freshman- President/Vice President, Senators, Attendant
Graduate- President/Vice President, Senators, Attendant
SPRING:
Sophomore- President/Vice President Attendant
Junior- President/Vice President, Senator, Attendant
Senior- President/Vice President, Attendant
Miss/Mr. FAMU, Queen/King of Orange and Green, SGA President/Vice President
10 Election Procedures/Rules and Regulations
-Candidates must sign the Statement of Agreement ...statement of understanding
-Campaigning not allowed within 50 ft of the voting precinct
-Posters no smaller than 17x22, no larger than 18x24
-Clear packaging tape must go on the BACK of all posters
-No posters shall overlap another candidates
-"Please Do Not Post" must go on endorsments such as flyers and brochures
- Candidates name and two phone numbers shall be placed on the back of all posters
-Bullhorns/Megaphones are only allowed from 9am-9pm while campaigning on campus
-No campaign materials shall duplicate any trademarked logo's, slogans, or images.
-Only one poster shall be posted at each approved location
-No campaigning in SGA or Lee Hall
Voter Roll
Two rows for a signature on the general and run off election
Student information (School/College)
Declaration of Candidacy
Dead Days
Campaign Period
Election Day
Run-Off Election Day
Run Off Election
The two candidates receiving the highest vote count in the general election shall run in the Run-off Election. Its held two business days after the general election. They are ONLY held if no candidate receives majority vote for that race.
NO _ _ _ _ _ - _ _'_ will be casted.
Election Bulletin Board
Election results on the evening of the elections, as soon as the results are known.
The names of those candidates qualified within four (4) School Business Days after the end of Declaration of Candidacy.
Write In's
The candidate must file declaration of candidacy with the commission at least 48 hours before the commencement of election day.
Major Vs Minor violation
A major violation is any violation that affects the outcome of an Election; repeated or multitude of Minor Violations or repeated blatant disregard of the Election Codes.
A minor violation is any violation that does not affect the outcome of an Election.
During dead days the EC shall...
1. Verify all campaign materials
2. Approve all campaign materials
3. Obtain and Approve all sample ballots for each voting academic class
4. Host events and promote initiatives that emphasize the democratic process
5. candidates shall meet w EC first Monday of DD 9-6pm
Electoral Reform Committee
-Past, Current, and Newly Elected Electoral Commissioner
-Elections and Appointments (E&A) Chairperson
-Attorney General
-Member of the Judicial and Rules (J&R) Committee
-3 to 5 students appointed by the SGA President
-One member from each branch
Majors that align with Precincts
-Grand Ballroom: All Freshman, Architecture, Agriculture and Food Science, Science and Technology
-Tucker Hall: Social Sciences/Arts & Humanities, ---Journalism/Graphic Communications
-Dyson Pharmacy: Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, School of the Environment
-Engineering: Engineering students
-SBI: Business, Education,
-New Phamarmacy: Pharmacy
-Law: Law
Grad student can only vote _____________
List the seven precincts and their voting location
Grand Ball Room (lobby)
Tucker Hall (lobby)
Dyson Pharmacy (patio)
Engineering Building (lobby)
SBI (bull and bear lounge)
New Pharmacy (student lounge)
College of Law (lobby)
Special Vs New election
SPECIAL:This will only occur if the winning candidate/ticket are disqualified
NEW:This will only occur if the race is deemed invalidated by the supreme court