Student Government Association - Division of Student Life - Tarleton State University

Election Code of the

Student Government Association

Article I: Purpose

Article II: Regular Fall Elections and Nominations

ArticleIII: Regular Spring Elections and Nominations

Article IV: Write-In Candidates

ArticleV: Procedure in case of a Tie / Special Elections

Article VI: Campaign Procedures

ArticleVII: The Ballot

Article VIII: Polling Locations and Regulation

Article IX: Enforcement of Election Rules and Ballot Counting

Article X: The Scope and Authority of the Election Committee

Article XI: Declaration of Victory

Tabulation of the votes shall be under the direction and supervision of the Election Committee and the Dean of Student Life.

A person must have greater than 50% majority of the votes in order to obtain victory for the position they are seeking. If there is no candidate with greater than 50% majority, a run-off will be held between the two candidates with the most votes.

                         

Official nomination/election results shall be posted by 10:00 am the next official work day following an election. This rule applies to all elections except for the Homecoming Queen election.

 

Article XII: Term of Office

Article XIII: Amendment to the Election Code

 

Full Version of Election Code(pdf)