Interested in running for Staff Assembly? The time is near!
The election of Staff Assembly members is a two-part process.
Part I – Nomination period
Between March 29-April 7, you can submit nominations for Staff Assembly. During this process, you may nominate your peers as well as yourself. To be eligible to participate in Staff Assembly, a candidate must be a full–time, benefits–eligible, non–union staff member. The nomination portal will close at 5pm on Wednesday, April 7. Beginning on April 9, the Rules and Elections Committee will begin to contact those receiving the most nominations to confirm their willingness to serve. All who are nominated must confirm their willingness to serve no later than April 14 to be placed on the final ballot. Once the group of nominees is confirmed, the final ballot will be created.
Part II – Voting for candidates
Voting is scheduled to take place between April 19-28. The voting portal will close at 5pm on Wednesday, April 28. Ballots will be tallied starting April 29. Staff members receiving the most votes will be contacted to reaffirm their willingness to serve between May 5-16. The new 2021-2022 Staff Assembly is planned to be confirmed in time for the last meeting of the fiscal year, tentatively scheduled for Friday, June 25.
If you’re interested in learning more about the nomination and election process, join the information session “So, You Want to Run for a Seat on Staff Assembly” on Wednesday, March 24 at noon. Register HERE.