This document summarizes the 2010 student body election rules at ASG. It outlines candidate qualifications which include having a VP running mate to assist the President. It also discusses maintaining good academic and disciplinary standing. Campaign expenditures are restructured with lower limits compared to previous years. Student fee money from organizations cannot fund campaigns. The elections timeline is revised to 7 weeks to condense the process while expanding the campaign period for candidates.

1. ASG 2010 Student Body Election Rules

2. SB President & SB Vice President Slate I: Candidate Qualifications – Section E ASG Bylaws: Section 203.A. – “To fulfill the responsibilities of the Student Body President in his or her absence, and otherwise assist the President in the execution of his/her duties.” Strengthens agenda setting, team building, and smoothens the transition process. Gives SB Vice President issues to campaign on. If you Fail to Plan, you Plan to Fail.

3. Academic & Disciplinary Standing II: Application and Petition – Section E ASG Bylaws Section 601.B: “No candidate may be on academic or disciplinary probation.” Holds on Academic and Disciplinary Standing will only come up as Red Flags. Information limited to the ASG Advisor, a Student Affairs Administrative Assistant, and the Elections Committee Chair Candidates will be able to see their standing during the e-signature process and submit information at their discretion.

4. Expenditure Restructuring V: Campaign Expenditures and Contributions – Section A SB President and SB Vice President: $2,000 VP Student Organizations: $800 VP Campus Activities: $800 Parties running together: Highest Amount +$500 per additional candidate Example of a 4 person party expenditure limit: $2,000+$500+$500=$3,000 Example of VP Student Orgs and VP of Campus Activities: $800+$500=$1,300

5. Expenditure Restructuring (Cont.) Last year’s expenditure structure: Each candidate: $1,000 for primary; additional $500 for general No curve on the expenditure ceiling for parties Reductions over last year’s limits: SB President & Vice President: 33.3% Party of three candidates: 44.4% Individual VP of C.A.: 46.6% Individual VP of Orgs: 46.6% Party of four candidates: 50% Party of VP of C.A. & VP of Orgs: 56.6%

6. Restricting Student Fee Money for Campaigns V: Campaign Expenditures and Contributions – Section B Curves Potential Student Organization Creation Example: “Students for Electing Adam Harris for VP of Student Orgs” Restricts Student Fee dollars from funding a campaign ASG, RHA, CAC, DAC, SD accounts cannot be used.

7. Elections Timeline Revision to the Spring Elections Timeline Condenses Elections to 7 weeks Expands ASG Window of Viability Magnifies PR Campaign for Candidates Standardizes Petitioning Timeline across all Executive Positions Little to no impact on Secretary transitions No impact on Off-Campus Senate elections