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University Staff Election Committee

Members

  • Loretta Rafter, Department Assistant, 24-27
  • Tina Tackmier, Department Assistant, 24-27

Committee Charge

The Election Committee will consist of three university staff members, with each member serving a three-year term. All members shall be elected at-large.

Responsibilities

  1. To solicit candidates from eligible university staff to serve on elected and shared governance committees via an annual survey.
  2. To prepare ballots for the open positions on the university staff subcommittees in accordance with the membership criteria established for each committee.
  3. To facilitate and oversee the voting process, which includes at least two nominees when possible for each open committee seat.
  4. To recommend candidates for nomination to shared governance committees.
  5. To submit the numerical results of the election and the appointments to shared governance committees to the USC Chair prior to the last USC meeting of the fiscal year.
  6. To consult with the Office of the Secretary of the Faculty and Staff to determine whether vacancies occurring because of resignations or leaves of absence shall be filled by appointment or special election.
  7. To report the committee's activities to the USC, and to submit an annual report to the Secretary of the Faculty and Staff.