2012 SGA Election

Candidacy Forms

Appendix A,B,D(optional),E Due by February 3rd at

5p.m in the Dean of Students Office

Appendix C Due by February 23rd at

Noon in the Dean of Students Office

Please staple and return each of these forms to the Dean of Students Office by their stated deadline. Failure to do so may result in being ruled ineligible under Chapter 200.2 of the SGA Election Rules.

Dear Candidates,

I would like to personally thank you for your interest in running during the 2012 SGA Election General Election. If at any time during this process you have a question please contact your school’s Supreme Court Justice (listed at the end of the SGA Election Rules). You may report any violation to . I would also like to remind each candidate that as students of the University of Louisville we should hold ourselves to the highest standard and to remember this throughout the election process. Once again I thank you for your interest in running and the SGA Supreme Court and I wish you good luck during this process.

Sincerely,

Chief Justice Brandon McReynolds

APPENDIX A

Student Body President, Student Body Executive Vice-President, Student Body Academic Vice-President, Student Body Services Vice-President, College President, College Vice-President, College Student Senator

Intent to Run Form Due: February 3rd at 5:00pm in the Dean of Students Office

I, ______, INTEND TO RUN FOR THE POSITION OF ______AND CERTIFY THAT I MEET ALL QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO RUN FOR OFFICE AS OUTLINED IN THE SGA CONSTITUTION, BYLAWS, AND ELECTION RULES. I fully understand that University Policy is applicable to my conduct and that the SGA Supreme Court has discretion to subject a candidate to appropriate sanctions for a violation of the SGA Constitution, Bylaws, or Election Rules. I have read and thoroughly understand all of the Election Rules and Procedures. Furthermore, I fully understand that ignorance of the Election Rules and Procedures, SGA Constitution, or SGA Bylaws shall not be an acceptable defense in response to any offense committed in any election under these Election Rules and Procedures; in addition, my responsibility for the adherence to all of the Election Rules and Procedures shall encompass not only my own actions, but also the actions of any agents or workers campaigning on my behalf.

Signed ______

Date ______

...... Please print the following information:

Name to be listed on ballot (as listed with Registrar:______

E-mail Address (UofL Email): ______Phone Number: ______

CANDIDATE FOR (CHECK ONE): _____ Student Body President _____ Student Body Executive Vice-President _____ Student Body Academic Vice-President _____ Student Body Services Vice-President

_____ College President (Please indicate college: ______)

_____ College Vice-President (Please indicate college: ______)

_____ College Student Senator (Please indicate college: ______)

APPENDIX B Statement of Financial Agreement

Due: February 3rd at 5:00pm in the Dean of Students Office.

I, ______, understand that the Supreme Court’s spending limits are as follows:

(a).Candidates for the Office of the Student Body President – $400.00;

(b).Candidates for the Office of the Student Body Vice-President(s) – $300.00;

(c).Candidates for the Office of the College President – $200.00;

(d).Candidates for the Office of the College Vice-President – $150.00;

(e).Candidates for the Office of the Student Body Senator – $100.00;

I also understand that adherence to these spending limits is mandatory and that all financial records will be public record. Furthermore, I realize that all expenditures and non-cash donations shall be included in the above figures. I will include all receipts of expenditures and other documentation recording expenses and donations received with the Campaign Value Report’s.

______Signature of Candidate

______Date

APPENDIX C

Campaign Value Report Due: By Noon February 23rdin the Dean of Students Office

Each Page submitted within the Value Report must be signed.

Please attach a copy of all receipts, showing all purchases to your value report.

THIS IS A SAMPLE OF WHAT A REPORT SHOULD LOOK LIKE

EXAMPLE

CHART A

Expenditure Item / Price Paid

Total ______

CHART B

Candidate Name / Amount Allocated

Total______

TOTAL

TOTAL FROM CHART A: ______

TOTAL FROM CHART B: ______

TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS EXPENDED: ______

I ______understand that a value report must be submitted by February 23rd at Noon. Failure to do so will be in violation of SGA Election Rules Chapter 500. I also understand that if I am running on a slate that only one Value Report must be submitted but must include each member’s names on the report. Any attempt at falsifying this document could result in disqualification by the parties involved.

Signature______

Date______

APPENDIX D

Information to be published on SGA Website

(This is not required. Only if a candidate chooses to do so)

Due: February 3rd at 5:00pm

This form must be emailed to

Name: ______

College: ______Year in school: ______Major: ______

Extracurricular Activities: ______

______

100 words of plain text: (Talk about Experience, why you are running, etc. etc.)

______

______

APPENDIX E

Release form to verify candidate is academically qualified to run for office

Due: February 3rd at 5:00pm in the Dean of Students Office.

In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, I ______grant permission for verification of my information as it pertains to my candidacy for the SGA Election. I understand that as a candidate for office I must meet academic qualifications specified in the SGA Constitution and Bylaws and these Election Rules.

______

Signature Date

APPENDIX F

GRIEVANCE REPORT

If you would like to state a violation please send the following information to

You will be notified upon receipt.

Your Name: ______

Name of Violator(s): ______

E-mail: ______

Cell Phone/Home phone: ______

Description of Violation:______