Freshman Class Council

Elections Information 2015

FCC Overview

Composed of one representative from each undergraduate residence hall, for a total of 29 reps

The Council will be divided into 5 committees: Social, Service, Spirituality, Fundraising, and Promotional

The FCC reps will then elect (from among themselves) the Freshman Class Officers: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary

The Class Council and Officers will serve the freshman class (by programming events) through April 30th of 2016

Elections Information

The FCC representatives hold an elected position, elected by the freshmen in each residence hall

All election rules and campaigning are subject to University regulations as outlined in duLac

The elections regulations are explicitly outlined in the Student Union Constitution

Please READ through these regulations- YOU WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE

Regulations available at: http://jcouncil.nd.edu/student-union-constitution/

Elections Timeline Sunday, September 6th: Information session, petitions

will be available

To be an eligible candidate, petitions need to be signed by at least 10% of the freshman residents in the given dorm

No campaigning can take place during the petition process

Tuesday, September 8th: Petitions due by 9am Turn in to the Judicial Council Office, 214 LaFortune Hand your petition directly to Caitlin or Zach! If you slip it under the

door, email jcouncil@nd.edu. We are not responsible for your petition if you do so until you receive a confirmation email from one of us.

Thursday, September 11th (evening): Receive

email stating eligibility (or ineligibility) for candidacy

Campaigning begins (after email), pursuant to all regulations

***All campaign materials must be approved by the Election Committee and receipts collected***

Elections Timeline (cont.)

Monday, September 14th: ELECTION DAY! Elections will be announced via email

Ballot may also be found at jcouncil.nd.edu

Wednesday, September 16th: Run-off Elections (if necessary) If no candidate wins a majority of the valid votes

cast, the top two candidates proceed to a run-off election

Thursday, September 17th: Results published May occur sooner if there are no run-off elections

If a second run-off election is necessary, it will take place on Friday, September 18th. Results will be released the following Monday.

Campaigning Campaigning begins after eligibility confirmed on Thursday,

September 10th (not before)

***All campaign materials MUST be approved by the Elections Committee***

What this means: all campaign materials (posters, fliers, etc.) must be brought to Judicial Council Office during set office hours to have materials stamped; then posted materials must also be stamped by SAO Office (3rd floor LaFortune)

CAMPAIGN LIMIT: $20.00

This includes your use of print quota

ND print costs: $0.12 per color page, $0.02 per BW page

11x17in posters at FedEx costs: $1.88 per poster

Must provide ALL RECEIPTS to Judicial Council at time of approval

Important Elections Regulations

NOTE: THESE ARE NOT ALL THE REGULATIONS, ONLY IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS.

Campaigning may be held only over period specified by the Election Committee. Campaigning consists of any public contact for the solicitation of votes.

Places you may NOT campaign:

upper levels of LaFortune (2nd and 3rd floors)

in or near any Student Union office or venues occupied by the Student Union (Student Union meetings or SAO funded events)

any classroom whether before, during, or after class period

Important Elections RegulationsNOTE: THESE ARE NOT ALL THE REGULATIONS, ONLY IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS.

You may NOT use Listerservs for campaigning- this includes any email that ends in @listserv.nd.edu or any variation of capitalization

Candidates are expected to behave ethically at all times and shall be held responsible for the behavior of their supporters

All allegations of election misconduct are to be submitted to the Vice-President of Elections. All potential violations must be reported within 48 hours of the time committed or by 11:59PM on the day of the election, whichever is sooner

The Judicial Council shall then conduct a review of the allegation as outlined in Article XIII and follow appropriate procedures.

The Election Committee reserves the right to change any sanction based on the magnitude of the offense. The committee will adhere to a policy of keeping all rules uniform to all candidates.

Judicial Council Office Hours All office hours take place in Judicial Council Office, located at 214 LaFortune

May use office hours to get campaign materials approved or to have any other questions answered

Calendar available at: http://jcouncil.nd.edu/elections/elections-calendar/

Questions?

Caitlin Geary

Vice President of Elections

Zach Waterson

Judicial Council President

Email: jcouncil@nd.edu

Website: jcouncil.nd.edu

Follow the Elections

Regulationsand GOOD LUCK!