Senator Officer:
June 2010 Dear Candidate, Thank you for your interest in filing for a position with The University of Texas at San Antonio Student Government Association (SGA). The Student Government Association is one of the best ways to get involved and make a difference at UTSA. SGA is seeking motivated and committed students to run for College Senator positions. Before turning in this application, please carefully read over the following information that outlines the election process and the obligations you will assume if elected. Positions available for the 2010-2011 Academic Year during this General Election:
Senator Officer:
Architecture Senator (1) Honors Senator (1) Liberal & Fine Arts Senator (1) Education & Human Development Senator (3) Undeclared Senator (3) Graduate Senator (2) Sophomore Senator (1) Science Senator (2)
Candidate Requirements All candidates must have and maintain a cumulative UTSA GPA of 2.25 for undergraduate students and 3.0 GPA for graduate students. All candidates must submit the following to the Office of Student Activities by Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:00pm Fall 2010 Election Filing Form, Fall 2010 Candidate Declaration Form, Fall 2010 Candidate Bio Form, SGA Election Form All candidates who file for an office must attend the Candidate Seminar on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 from 3:00pm4:00pm in the Harris Room. The Judicial Branch of SGA will give an overview of the rules and regulations Please read and follow the Election Code and Posting Policies carefully. By filing for this election, you are agreeing to abide by the SGA Election Code and Posting Policies. You understand that you are subject to sanctions by the Judicial Branch. All campaign materials must be removed from bulletin boards and other approved areas within 3 days after the election results are posted. Failure to remove campaign materials within this time period may result in a fine. SGA Expectations of Members If elected, you will be expected to attend all General Assembly Meetings, which are currently held every Thursday evening at 5:30pm. If elected an Executive Officer, you will also be expected to attend all Executive Officer weekly meetings. If you are unable to attend either of these meetings, please consider serving SGA in another capacity. Executive Officers are required to work a minimum of 3 hours per week (5 for President) and Senators are required to work a minimum of 1 hour per week in the SGA Office. All members are required to attend SGA sponsored events, including the Fall Retreat September 24-26, the SGA Banquet and the University Life Awards. Again, thank you for your interest in SGA. If you have any questions, please contact a member of the Judicial Branch at [email protected] or the SGA Advisor: John Montoya at 458-4936. Students can vote on-line beginning Tuesday, September 14 at 12:00am through Wednesday, September 15 at 11:59pm. Election results will be announced and posted on September 16 at 3:00pm. If needed, run-off elections will be held September 21-22 with results announced on September 23rd.
University of Texas at San Antonio Student Government Association CANDIDATE DECLARATION FORM Return form to Student Activities in the University Center (UC 1.02.08 and DB 1.302) ALL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A 2.25 CUMULATIVE GPA FOR UNDERGRADS AND 3.O GPA FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS. I would like to run for the following elected position:______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Name _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Permanent Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Local Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip _______________________ Permanent Phone Number
______________________ Local Phone Number
_____________________________________ Major Year in School:
Freshman
______________________ Cell Phone Number
_______________________________________ Email Address Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Student
PRIVACY NOTICE: With a few exceptions, you are entitled to be informed about the information U.T. San Antonio collects about you. Under Sections 552.021 and 552.023 of the Texas Government Code, you are entitled to receive and review this information. Under Section 559.004 of the Texas Government Code, you are entitled to have U.T. San Antonio correct information about you that is held by us and that is incorrect, in accordance with the procedures set forth in the University of Texas System Business Procedures Memorandum 32. The information that U.T. San Antonio collects will be retained and maintained as required by Texas records retention laws (Section 441.180 et seq. of the Texas Government Code) and rules. Different types of information are kept for different periods of time.
I, the undersigned UTSA student, grant the Office of Student Activities at the University of Texas at San Antonio access to my student records, including my grade point average, enrollment status, and disciplinary record. I further authorize Student Activities to share the information with regard to my eligibility to individuals who will need to know this information. I understand this information may be shared with the SGA president and advisor(s) should there be an educational or constitutional need (including, but not limited to requests from the organization, calculating statistics, or determining my eligibility to hold office) to do so. I understand that this authorization is in effect throughout the time of my membership in the Student Government Association. The purpose of this disclosure is to verify eligibility for requirements to hold office and/or membership.
_____________________________________ Signature _______________________________ Date
________________________________ Banner ID Number
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS CANDIDATE BIO FORM Fall 2010 *** Please completely fill out this form and return to the Elections Commissioner. This information will be posted during the Fall 2010 SGA Election on Banner ASAP. Not all the information requested will be used. Thank You! Name:______________________________________ Major:______________________________________ Minor (if applicable):___________________________ Position Running For:__________________________ Classification: Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate
Years at UTSA:________
Hometown:________________________________________
Hobbies:________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Why are you running for this position?___________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________
Name three skills that you have or three things you have done that make you the best candidate for the position.:__________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________
Name three new things you would like to see at UTSA: ______________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Government Association 2010-2011 General Election Filing Form I, _______________________________(please print full name), announce my candidacy for the Student Government Association at the University of Texas at San Antonio for the 2010-2011 school year.
“In filing for an elected position in the Student Government Association, I am aware of the duties and responsibilities of the office. I realize that this position requires my attendance at all weekly General Assembly meetings, committee meetings, special meetings, leadership retreats, and to serve the required number of office hours, actively serve on at least one SGA standing committee and one sub-committee, and complete other tasks assigned to me. I further acknowledge that I have made or will make any necessary adjustments to my class and/or work schedule to fulfill all requirements of my SGA position.” “I certify that it is my responsibility to obtain a copy of the Election Code and the Posting Policy. I agree to abide by all rules set forth in the Election Code and Posting Policy. I authorize the Election Commission to gain access to my academic/personal records for the purpose of determining my eligibility for this position. I understand that I must have a minimum 2.25 cumulative UTSA GPA as an undergraduate, 3.0 cumulative UTSA GPA for graduate students, to hold a position in Student Government and, if elected, I must maintain that GPA throughout my term in office.” ________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Candidate’s Name (Please Print) Candidate’s Signature ________________________________________ _____________________/_____________________ BANNER ID # Daytime Phone # Evening Phone # ________________________________________ Email Address PRIVACY NOTICE With a few exceptions, you are entitled to be informed about the information U.T. San Antonio collects about you. Under Sections 552.021 and 552.023 of the Texas Government Code, you are entitled to receive and review this information. Under Section 559.004 of the Texas Government Code, you are entitled to have U.T. San Antonio correct information about you that is held by us and that is incorrect, in accordance with the procedures set forth in the University of Texas System Business Procedures Memorandum 32. The information that U.T. San Antonio collects will be retained and maintained as required by Texas records retention laws (Section 441.180 et seq. of the Texas Government Code) and rules. Different types of information are kept for different periods of time.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Received By:________________________________
Date Received Stamp:
SGA ELECTION FORM I,
________________________________________ announce my candidacy for the Student (Please Print Full Name)
Government Association at the University of Texas at San Antonio for the 2010-2011 school year.
Please Initial Each Box Below Indicating You Have Read And Agree To The Statement Beside It. PLEASE INITIAL THE BOX DO NOT SIMPLY “CHECK” OR “X” THE BOX.
I attest that I am currently enrolled as a student at the University of Texas at San Antonio and qualify for
the position I have indicated on the other side of this form.
In filing for a position, I am aware of the duties and responsibilities of the office for which I am applying. I
realize that the position requires my attendance at all weekly meetings, special meetings, leadership retreats, and to serve the required number of office hours (if applicable), actively serve on at least one SGA standing committee and one sub-committee, and complete other tasks assigned to me. I further acknowledge that I have made or will make any adjustments to my class and/or work schedule to fulfill all requirements of my SGA position.
I certify that it is my responsibility to obtain a copy of the Election Code and the Posting Policy. I agree to
abide by all rules set forth in the Election Code and Posting Policy. I understand, if elected, I must maintain the minimum grade point average requirement for my position throughout my term of office.
The election results will be announced at 3:00pm on September 16, 2010. They will be posted
immediately after the announcement.
All campaign materials must be removed within three (3) days of the election. If any candidate fails to
take down his/her banners, flyers, etc… by the deadline, he/she may be fined in accordance with the Election Code.
I understand that if I do not comply with the SGA Election Code and the above statements, I may be fined
$20 each day up to $100 total.
________________________________ Candidate’s Signature
________________________________ Date
Submit
Senator Officer:
Architecture Senator (1) Honors Senator (1) Liberal & Fine Arts Senator (1) Education & Human Development Senator (3) Undeclared Senator (3) Graduate Senator (2) Sophomore Senator (1) Science Senator (2)
Candidate Requirements All candidates must have and maintain a cumulative UTSA GPA of 2.25 for undergraduate students and 3.0 GPA for graduate students. All candidates must submit the following to the Office of Student Activities by Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:00pm Fall 2010 Election Filing Form, Fall 2010 Candidate Declaration Form, Fall 2010 Candidate Bio Form, SGA Election Form All candidates who file for an office must attend the Candidate Seminar on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 from 3:00pm4:00pm in the Harris Room. The Judicial Branch of SGA will give an overview of the rules and regulations Please read and follow the Election Code and Posting Policies carefully. By filing for this election, you are agreeing to abide by the SGA Election Code and Posting Policies. You understand that you are subject to sanctions by the Judicial Branch. All campaign materials must be removed from bulletin boards and other approved areas within 3 days after the election results are posted. Failure to remove campaign materials within this time period may result in a fine. SGA Expectations of Members If elected, you will be expected to attend all General Assembly Meetings, which are currently held every Thursday evening at 5:30pm. If elected an Executive Officer, you will also be expected to attend all Executive Officer weekly meetings. If you are unable to attend either of these meetings, please consider serving SGA in another capacity. Executive Officers are required to work a minimum of 3 hours per week (5 for President) and Senators are required to work a minimum of 1 hour per week in the SGA Office. All members are required to attend SGA sponsored events, including the Fall Retreat September 24-26, the SGA Banquet and the University Life Awards. Again, thank you for your interest in SGA. If you have any questions, please contact a member of the Judicial Branch at [email protected] or the SGA Advisor: John Montoya at 458-4936. Students can vote on-line beginning Tuesday, September 14 at 12:00am through Wednesday, September 15 at 11:59pm. Election results will be announced and posted on September 16 at 3:00pm. If needed, run-off elections will be held September 21-22 with results announced on September 23rd.
University of Texas at San Antonio Student Government Association CANDIDATE DECLARATION FORM Return form to Student Activities in the University Center (UC 1.02.08 and DB 1.302) ALL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A 2.25 CUMULATIVE GPA FOR UNDERGRADS AND 3.O GPA FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS. I would like to run for the following elected position:______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Name _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Permanent Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Local Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip _______________________ Permanent Phone Number
______________________ Local Phone Number
_____________________________________ Major Year in School:
Freshman
______________________ Cell Phone Number
_______________________________________ Email Address Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Student
PRIVACY NOTICE: With a few exceptions, you are entitled to be informed about the information U.T. San Antonio collects about you. Under Sections 552.021 and 552.023 of the Texas Government Code, you are entitled to receive and review this information. Under Section 559.004 of the Texas Government Code, you are entitled to have U.T. San Antonio correct information about you that is held by us and that is incorrect, in accordance with the procedures set forth in the University of Texas System Business Procedures Memorandum 32. The information that U.T. San Antonio collects will be retained and maintained as required by Texas records retention laws (Section 441.180 et seq. of the Texas Government Code) and rules. Different types of information are kept for different periods of time.
I, the undersigned UTSA student, grant the Office of Student Activities at the University of Texas at San Antonio access to my student records, including my grade point average, enrollment status, and disciplinary record. I further authorize Student Activities to share the information with regard to my eligibility to individuals who will need to know this information. I understand this information may be shared with the SGA president and advisor(s) should there be an educational or constitutional need (including, but not limited to requests from the organization, calculating statistics, or determining my eligibility to hold office) to do so. I understand that this authorization is in effect throughout the time of my membership in the Student Government Association. The purpose of this disclosure is to verify eligibility for requirements to hold office and/or membership.
_____________________________________ Signature _______________________________ Date
________________________________ Banner ID Number
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS CANDIDATE BIO FORM Fall 2010 *** Please completely fill out this form and return to the Elections Commissioner. This information will be posted during the Fall 2010 SGA Election on Banner ASAP. Not all the information requested will be used. Thank You! Name:______________________________________ Major:______________________________________ Minor (if applicable):___________________________ Position Running For:__________________________ Classification: Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate
Years at UTSA:________
Hometown:________________________________________
Hobbies:________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Why are you running for this position?___________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________
Name three skills that you have or three things you have done that make you the best candidate for the position.:__________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________
Name three new things you would like to see at UTSA: ______________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Government Association 2010-2011 General Election Filing Form I, _______________________________(please print full name), announce my candidacy for the Student Government Association at the University of Texas at San Antonio for the 2010-2011 school year.
“In filing for an elected position in the Student Government Association, I am aware of the duties and responsibilities of the office. I realize that this position requires my attendance at all weekly General Assembly meetings, committee meetings, special meetings, leadership retreats, and to serve the required number of office hours, actively serve on at least one SGA standing committee and one sub-committee, and complete other tasks assigned to me. I further acknowledge that I have made or will make any necessary adjustments to my class and/or work schedule to fulfill all requirements of my SGA position.” “I certify that it is my responsibility to obtain a copy of the Election Code and the Posting Policy. I agree to abide by all rules set forth in the Election Code and Posting Policy. I authorize the Election Commission to gain access to my academic/personal records for the purpose of determining my eligibility for this position. I understand that I must have a minimum 2.25 cumulative UTSA GPA as an undergraduate, 3.0 cumulative UTSA GPA for graduate students, to hold a position in Student Government and, if elected, I must maintain that GPA throughout my term in office.” ________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Candidate’s Name (Please Print) Candidate’s Signature ________________________________________ _____________________/_____________________ BANNER ID # Daytime Phone # Evening Phone # ________________________________________ Email Address PRIVACY NOTICE With a few exceptions, you are entitled to be informed about the information U.T. San Antonio collects about you. Under Sections 552.021 and 552.023 of the Texas Government Code, you are entitled to receive and review this information. Under Section 559.004 of the Texas Government Code, you are entitled to have U.T. San Antonio correct information about you that is held by us and that is incorrect, in accordance with the procedures set forth in the University of Texas System Business Procedures Memorandum 32. The information that U.T. San Antonio collects will be retained and maintained as required by Texas records retention laws (Section 441.180 et seq. of the Texas Government Code) and rules. Different types of information are kept for different periods of time.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Received By:________________________________
Date Received Stamp:
SGA ELECTION FORM I,
________________________________________ announce my candidacy for the Student (Please Print Full Name)
Government Association at the University of Texas at San Antonio for the 2010-2011 school year.
Please Initial Each Box Below Indicating You Have Read And Agree To The Statement Beside It. PLEASE INITIAL THE BOX DO NOT SIMPLY “CHECK” OR “X” THE BOX.
I attest that I am currently enrolled as a student at the University of Texas at San Antonio and qualify for
the position I have indicated on the other side of this form.
In filing for a position, I am aware of the duties and responsibilities of the office for which I am applying. I
realize that the position requires my attendance at all weekly meetings, special meetings, leadership retreats, and to serve the required number of office hours (if applicable), actively serve on at least one SGA standing committee and one sub-committee, and complete other tasks assigned to me. I further acknowledge that I have made or will make any adjustments to my class and/or work schedule to fulfill all requirements of my SGA position.
I certify that it is my responsibility to obtain a copy of the Election Code and the Posting Policy. I agree to
abide by all rules set forth in the Election Code and Posting Policy. I understand, if elected, I must maintain the minimum grade point average requirement for my position throughout my term of office.
The election results will be announced at 3:00pm on September 16, 2010. They will be posted
immediately after the announcement.
All campaign materials must be removed within three (3) days of the election. If any candidate fails to
take down his/her banners, flyers, etc… by the deadline, he/she may be fined in accordance with the Election Code.
I understand that if I do not comply with the SGA Election Code and the above statements, I may be fined
$20 each day up to $100 total.
________________________________ Candidate’s Signature
________________________________ Date
Submit
