Section 1. Elections
Officers and representatives shall be elected for a term of one year in an election held by the Election Commission in accordance with the Election Commission Bylaws, UWSG Bylaws, and UWSG Constitution. The entire student body shall elect officers. Senators, Delegates, and other representatives must be elected by their constituent groups (i.e. the Business Senator is elected by Business students).
Elected and appointed officials of the UWSG must take the following oath of office prior to assuming their duties.
1. The oath of office shall be administered by the Chair of the Election Commission or the UWSG President.
2. The oath of office is: “I, [name], affirm that I will faithfully represent the students of University of the West, and uphold the Constitution of the University of the West Student Government to the best of my ability.”
Elected and appointed officials of the UWSG must take the following oath of office prior to assuming their duties.
1. The oath of office shall be administered by the Chair of the Election Commission or the UWSG President.
2. The oath of office is: “I, [name], affirm that I will faithfully represent the students of University of the West, and uphold the Constitution of the University of the West Student Government to the best of my ability.”
Section 2. Appointment
A. Vacancies not filled via a general election or caused by the resignation or removal of an officer or representative can be filled via appointment by the Assembly.
B. Applicants for vacant positions should submit an application to the Executive Committee and make themselves available for interview at the regularly scheduled meeting following their application.
C. The Executive Committee will submit recommendations for appoint to the Assembly via legislation. The applicant may attend this meeting and speak during Open Forum, but may be asked to leave during the debate and vote on the legislation.
D. Newly appointed offers and representatives should be prepared to fulfill their duties immediately for a term lasting until the next regularly scheduled election, unless otherwise specified by the Assembly.
E. Whenever possible, officer positions should be filled by already elected representatives.
B. Applicants for vacant positions should submit an application to the Executive Committee and make themselves available for interview at the regularly scheduled meeting following their application.
C. The Executive Committee will submit recommendations for appoint to the Assembly via legislation. The applicant may attend this meeting and speak during Open Forum, but may be asked to leave during the debate and vote on the legislation.
D. Newly appointed offers and representatives should be prepared to fulfill their duties immediately for a term lasting until the next regularly scheduled election, unless otherwise specified by the Assembly.
E. Whenever possible, officer positions should be filled by already elected representatives.