Freshman and transfer students interested in running for Student Government can pick up an election packet this week.
Packets for candidacy are located in the Office of Student Involvement on the second floor of the HUB (formerly Student Union II) building.
There are 10 Senate seats reserved specifically for freshman and transfer students in their first semester at Mason. The process is conducted by the SG’s Election and Disputes Commission to ensure a fair and unbiased election.
According to Tommy Lee, Speaker of the Senate, this election will change things in SG by greatly increasing the number of students serving on the Senate.
“Last spring only 26 of the 30 [spring election] seats were filled, and four senators have since resigned bringing the current number to only 22 senators. Having these additional 10 senators will not only bring us closer to a full Senate of 40, but it also helps create healthier discussion by increasing the number of individuals contributing ideas and input,” Lee said.
Lee also said having Senators new to Mason will bring in fresh perspectives and a desire to address concerns that older Senators have either overlooked or not noticed.
Elections will be held Monday, Oct. 3 and Tuesday, Oct. 4 and all Mason students will be emailed the night before elections begin with a link to an online voting system. Voting is open to all, not just freshmen and transfer students.
The newly elected Senators will be sworn in and assume office on Thursday, October 6th during the weekly Senate Meeting.
After the fall election, any remaining Senate seats are filled by an appointment process. Any student may fill out an application to the Senate, but instead of an election these students will go through a process of interviewing with the Government & Academic Affairs Committee and be confirmed in front of the Senate said Lee.
For more information visit SG’s Facebook page here http://on.fb.me/oOyRUb.
(Original article can be viewed online at http://www.connect2mason.com/content/sg-host-fall-senate-elections-freshman-and-transfer-students).
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