Presidential Candidate Declaration of Intent Due Friday, Feb 13th by 5:00 p.m. Name (as it appears on your Osprey 1 Card) President N number Phone number E-mail address Class Standing (Freshman, Sophomore, etc.) Name (as it appears on your Osprey 1 Card) Vice President Major (if applicable) N number Phone number E-mail address Class Standing (Freshman, Sophomore, etc.) Major (if applicable) Party Name Party Affiliation Party Chair Party Chair s Signature For no party affiliation, sign and date here: President Signature Vice President Signature TIME STAMP BELLOW WHEN SUBMITTING The Elections Commissioner is available to answer any questions. Email: sgaelections@unf.edu Phone: 904-620-1587 Student Union, Building 58E, Room 3318
Presidential Candidate Declaration of Intent Declaration of Intent I do hereby declare my candidacy for the office of Senator in the Student Government of the University of North Florida. I shall fulfill all the requirements for said office as stipulated in Article V of the Constitution and Title VI: The Election Code of the Student Government of the University of North Florida. I am also aware that a 2.25 minimum GPA and enrollment in at least one (1) class at the University of North Florida are required for candidacy. President Signature Vice President Signature TIME STAMP BELLOW WHEN SUBMITTING The Elections Commissioner is available to answer any questions. Email: sgaelections@unf.edu Phone: 904-620-1587 Student Union, Building 58E, Room 3318
Presidential Candidate Declaration of Intent UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA STUDENT GOVERNMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT I understand that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 ( FERPA ), popularly known as the Buckley Amendment, and state law protect the privacy of student education records. I also acknowledge that UNF s Student Government operates in the sunshine as contemplated by Florida s Government-in-the-Sunshine laws, particularly chapters 119 and 286, Florida Statutes. Under chapter 119, Florida Statutes, the public records law, all records related to the transaction of Student Government business whether in writing, recorded, photographed, sent via email, text or otherwise created and/or produced, regardless of format, are public records and subject to inspection pursuant to Florida law. As such, I acknowledge and agree that records regarding my participation as an elected or appointed official in the legislative branch of UNF s Student Government, other than those specifically related to my academic record (e.g., grade point average, etc.), employment or other confidential student record(s) unrelated to Student Government service are public record and subject to inspection by third parties. Under section 286.011, the open meetings law, meetings of the legislature are open to the public and all procedural requirements regarding legislative meetings (e.g. -- reasonable notice, open to the public, the taking of notes and the voting of all legislative members must be recorded). Meetings of the executive staff and judiciary are not subject to section 286.011, Florida Statutes. By signing below, I acknowledge that I understand the above and if requested any public records, broadly defined as those regarding the transaction of UNF business related to my participation in or service to UNF s Student Government must be compiled and provided to my Student Government advisor for release to any requestor. Further, I acknowledge and agree that my service as a member of Student Government is conditioned on my compliance with Florida s public records law and the open meetings law, where applicable. I also acknowledge if I have questions regarding my rights to student confidentiality while participating in Student Government, I have had the opportunity to ask questions of the appropriate University representatives so that I have been able to make an informed decision before participating in Student Government and executing this Acknowledgment.. This Acknowledgment shall be valid for the 201 to 201 academic year (including applicable summer semesters) and a new Acknowledgment must be executed at the beginning of the fall semester for each academic year. In the event I opt not to participate in Student Government and my relationship with Student Government terminates prior to the expiration of my elected or appointed term, only records regarding my participation in Student Government during the time I served in my elected or appointed position will be subject to disclosure under Florida s government-in-the-sunshine law. (Student s Signature) () TIME STAMP BELLOW WHEN SUBMITTING The Elections Commissioner is available to answer any questions. Email: sgaelections@unf.edu Phone: 904-620-1587 Student Union, Building 58E, Room 3318
Presidential Candidate Declaration of Intent Elections Code of Ethics No person shall: I. Physically, emotionally, or mentally abuse any other candidate, student, or university employee. II. Misrepresent any material fact(s) through any campaign material(s) or action(s). III. Misrepresent any campaign material(s) or action(s) as being the property or undertaking of any other candidate or party organization. IV. Condone or authorize the destruction or theft of any candidate(s) or party organization(s) campaign material(s). V. Commit written, printed, or verbal defamation. Candidates and/or Political Party Organizations are responsible for the action(s) of other individual(s), and/or organization(s) acting on their behalf or at their direction beyond a reasonable doubt. Every candidate shall hold themselves to the highest level of ethical standards as they are a representative of the entire student body of the University of North Florida. By signing below I indicate that I have read the above and understand and swear to abide by this Code of Ethics. President Signature Vice President Signature TIME STAMP BELLOW WHEN SUBMITTING The Elections Commissioner is available to answer any questions. Email: sgaelections@unf.edu Phone: 904-620-1587 Student Union, Building 58E, Room 3318
Presidential Candidate Declaration of Intent Joint Campaign Financial Report Do you intend to file a join campaign financial report? This means that all candidates endorsed by a party have the ability to share resources and file a single financial report on which all expenses incurred during campaigning must be declared. Choose no if you intend to file your own financial report or if you are running with no party affiliation. Yes No President Signature Vice President Signature TIME STAMP BELLOW WHEN SUBMITTING The Elections Commissioner is available to answer any questions. Email: sgaelections@unf.edu Phone: 904-620-1587 Student Union, Building 58E, Room 3318
Financial Statement Due Thursday, March 12 th by 5:00 p.m. Party or Candidate Name: _ By signing below I alone affirm the accuracy of the attached financial statement and accept full responsibility for its contents. Party Chair or Independent Candidate Signature: _ : / / Policy for Financial Statements Please list all direct campaign expenses, all materials donated to the campaign, and all re-used materials. The inclusion of a sales receipt is required for all direct expenses. All donated materials must be claimed at current market value. Each calendar year, any re-used item will depreciate by half. After four (4) years of re-use, an item may be claimed at zero (0) percent of the current market value. Description Place of Purchase Quantity Unit Price Subtotal Total + Tax Ex. Poster board UNF Bookstore 10 $0.50 $5.00 $5.35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 - ------------ TOTAL ---------- -------------------------- ---------- ------------ -----> $ TIME STAMP BELLOW WHEN SUBMITTING The Elections Commissioner is available to answer any questions. Email: sgaelections@unf.edu Phone: 904-620-1587 Student Union, Building 58E, Room 3318
Dec 2014 ~ January 2015 ~ Feb 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 First day of class 8 9 10 11 12 Committee Meetings 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 MLK (No Senate) 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Political Party Organizations Declaration of Intent Due 5:00 p.m. 1 31 1 Form found in the SG Rotunda on the third floor of Building 58E, online at www.unf.edu/sg/get_involved or by emailing sgaelections@unf.edu
5 6 7 Jan 2015 ~ February 2015 ~ Mar 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 Committee Meetings Party Fair 2 8 9 15 16 Committee Meetings 10 11 12 13 Senate and Presidential Candidate Declarations of Intent Due 5:00 p.m. 3 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Candidate disqualifications finalized 24 25 Candidate information session 4 26 27 28 2 Event time 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m during Market Day in the Student Union Plaza. Candidates are encouraged to attend and meet members of different political parties here at UNF. Party chairs contact sgaelections@unf.edu for more information regarding set-up. 3 Form found in the SG Rotunda on the third floor of Building 58E, online at www.unf.edu/sg/get_involved or by emailing sgaelections@unf.edu 4 Event time 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. in the Senate Chambers. Candidates are encouraged to attend and learn about campaign restrictions and elections
Feb 2015 ~ March 2015 ~ Apr 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Committee Meetings Presidential Debate and Senate Candidate Forum 5 8 9 10 Elections 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 6 11 Elections 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 12 Candidate Financial Statements Due 7 13 Judicial Complaints Due 14 Campaign signs must be removed 15 16 Spring Break 17 Spring Break 18 Spring Break 19 Spring Break Unofficial elections results released 20 Spring Break 21 22 23 Committee Meetings 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 5 Event time 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. in the SU Ballrooms. Candidates are encouraged to attend in order to campaign and speak with students about their ideas and goals with SG. Food provided. 6 Polling stations will be set up from 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Library and Student Union. Online voting will be accessible from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. 7 Candidate Financial Statements due to SG Rotunda by 5:00 p.m. Email questions to sgaelections@unf.edu
Mar 2015 ~ April 2015 ~ May 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 Committee Meetings 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Apr 2015 ~ May 2015 ~ Jun 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Spring 2015 Elections Timeline Friday, January 30 th Political Party Declarations of Intent due by 5:00 p.m. in the SG Rotunda. Party Declarations of Intent can be picked up from the Rotunda, printed online at www.unf.edu/sg/get_involved or received digitally by emailing sgaelections@unf.edu Wednesday, February 4 th Party Fair from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during Market Day in Student Union Plaza. Candidates are encouraged to attend and meet members of different political parties here at UNF. Party chairs contact sgaelections@unf.edu for more information regarding set-up. Friday, February 13 th Senate and Presidential Candidate Declarations of Intent are due by 5:00 p.m. in the SG Rotunda. Candidate Declarations of Intent can be picked up from the Rotunda, printed online at www.unf.edu/sg/get_involved or received digitally by emailing sgaelections@unf.edu Wednesday, February 25 th A candidate forum will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Senate Chambers. Candidates are encouraged to attend and learn about campaign restrictions and elections. Tuesday, March 3 rd A candidate forum and presidential debate will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the SU Ballrooms. Candidates are encouraged to attend in order to campaign and speak with students about their ideas and goals with SG. Food provided. Tuesday, March 10 th First day of elections. Voting stations will be set up at the Library and Student Union from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Online voting will be available until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Wednesday, March 11 th Second and final day of elections. Voting stations will be set up at the Library and Student Union from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Online voting will be available until 7:00 p.m. Elections will be officially closed at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12 th Candidate Financial Statements are due to the SG Rotunda by 5:00 p.m. All campaign expenses must be declared. See the financial guidelines within the Elections Policies and Procedures for more information. Friday, March 13 th Judicial Complaints must be filed by 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 13 th Unofficial elections results are released. Official elections results will be released upon the resolution of any Judicial Complaints.