2020-2021
Election Nomination Packet
Nomination/Petition Packet to run for a Student Council position on the Associated
Students of Yuba College for the 2020 - 2021 Academic Year. No election will be held for
positions that have only one eligible candidate. Candidate automatically wins position.
Nomination/Petition Period April 13 - 22
NOTE: Deadline to submit nomination/petition form is April 22, 2020 at 11:55 p.m.
Submit your application to Dasia Mack @ dmack@yccd.edu.
Eligibility Clearance April 23 - 24
This time is used by college staff to sort and verify information provided by the Nomination/Petition
Packets. An “Official List of Candidates” is prepared and posted on Yuba College Bulletin Boards and the
Yuba College App.
Campaign Period April 27 - May 1
Once the Official List of Candidates is posted, the 5-day campaign period begins.
Online Voting Period May 4 - 8
All currently enrolled students will receive an email with a Voting link. Students will vote online.
Election Results Posted May 11, 2020
Results will be posted on the Yuba College ASYC (student government) website and announced on the
Yuba College App. Winners will be notified of results as well as provided information for next steps and
meeting plans in preparation for the next academic year.
List of Duties for Student Council Offices
All duties are subject to modification by changes in the Bylaws, college policies, and/or Administration.
THE PRESIDENT will preside at all meetings of the Council. They shall be chairperson of the Council, have the power to call special
meetings, enforce the constitution, and make decisions on their own initiative in an emergency situation; except such decisions may
not in any way amend or alter the Constitution. The president must approve all expenditures in excess of $50.00. In an emergency
situation and in dealing with petty cash, they shall be authorized to approve expenditure in an amount not to exceed $50.00.
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ey shall, with the advice and approval of the Council, appoint such officers as are provided for in the Constitution. They may make
appointments to fill vacancies in elective and appointive offices with majority consent of the Council, as provided for in the
Constitution. They shall have the power to veto, except the veto may be over-ridden by 2/3 vote of the Council, at any meeting of that
body, within 24 hours. The elective and appointed officers may be removed on the recommendation of the President or may member
of the Council, and approval of 2/3 vote of the Council.
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he President may be dismissed from office upon recommendation of a member of the Council and approval by 2/3 vote of the Council,
and approval by the overseeing VP or Dean. If the overseeing VP or Dean does not approve the dismissal and the Council again
approves dismissal by 2/3 vote, the issue will then be submitted to the voters for a recall election. The majority of the votes cast will
be necessary to affect the recall.
THE VICE PRESIDENT shall assume the duty of the President in the latter’s absence. In the case of removal of the President, or their
death, resignation, or inability to discharge the powers and duties of the office, the duties, powers, and the title of “President” shall
devolve upon the Vice President. They shall assume the office until the next regular election.
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ey shall be a member of the Student Services Planning Committee. They shall Chair the Inner Club Council and provide
administration and organization of campus club communication. They shall also be responsible for carrying out such duties as may be
delegated to them by the President and/or the Council.
THE SECRETARY shall keep complete and accurate minutes of all ASYC meetings, prepare the ballot for all elections, post a copy of the
approved minutes on the ASYC bulletin board for two days following each meeting, act as Corresponding Secretary.
THE BUSINESS DIRECTOR shall be responsible for the completion and management of all business transactions for the ASYC. They are
responsible for the accounting of such revenues as may come under their jurisdiction. They shall complete these and other duties as
assigned by the President.
THE ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR shall promote activities for ASYC and subsidiary organizations and shall make all arrangements for such
activities as may be decided upon by the Council. They shall carry out other duties as assigned by the President and/or the Council.
THE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR shall by responsible for facilitating communication between the Council and all Administration,
College Committees, Faculty Senate and all other groups. They shall convey to the Council the intent of the actions of all
Administration, College Committees, Faculty Senate and all other groups.
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e Communications Director will, to the best of their abilities, represent the student body at large. It will be their responsibility to
ascertain, by whatever means made available to them, what the desire of the students are with respect to any legislation or action
proposed in the Council.
THE SENATORS will, to the best of their abilities, represent the student body at large as they see it. It will be their responsibility to
ascertain, by whatever means made available to them, what the desires of the students are with respect to any legislation proposed
by the Council.
2020-2021 ASYC CANDIDATE INORMATION
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Last First MI
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip
Contact: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Cell Phone E-mail Home Phone
Student ID: _______________________________________________ Date of Birth: __________________________________________
Semesters at YC: ____________________________________ Major: ________________________________________________________
High School Attended: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Office for Which You Are Running: (Check Only One)
President Vice President Secretary Senator
Activities Director Communications Director Business Director
On a separate sheet, please provide us with a Statement/Reason You Are Running for Office and provide a
digital photo of yourself.
Printed name, email from student, and Student ID number of five (5) currently enrolled Yuba College
students who nominate you for the office you are seeking:
PRINTED NAME ID NUMBER Submit Email from Student
1. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASYC /Campus Life USE
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ECEIEVED BY: DATE/TIME RECEIVED:
Name & College ID Photo/Statement Office______________________________ 5-units minimum 2.0 GPA minimum
I Submit My Petition To Run For
The 2020-2021 ASYC-Student Council
a) The President and Vice President must have completed 12 college units in order to run for office. The
President, Vice President, Secretary and Business Director must be enrolled in 5 units. It is not
mandatory that any other elected or appointed member of the Student Council have prior college units.
b) All elected and appointed members of the Student Council must have a GPA of at least 2.0 during their
term of office. In cases where a student has dropped below the required GPA in one term, but has
earned a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 the student would be allowed to petition the Advisor, President
and Vice President to remain in office if it would serve the best interest of the Student Council and the
student body at large. If approved unanimously by the Student Council and the Advisor, a
recommendation would be submitted to the ASYC advisor.
c) Ed Code 76061 requires that any elected or appointed member of student council not drop below 5 units
during their term of office (There is no appeal process, five units is an absolute minimum).
PLEASE NOTE: DEADLINE TO SUBMIT TO THE CAMPUS LIFE OFFICE IS APRIL 22, 2020 at 11:55 P.M.
Eligibility Clearance April 23-24
This is the time is used by college staff to sort and verify information provided by the Nomination/Petition
Packets. An “Official List of Candidates” is prepared and posted on Yuba College Bulletin Boards and the
portal.
Campaign Period April 27-May 1
Once the Official List of Candidates is posted the 5-day campaign period begins.
Online Voting Period May 4-8
Students Vote Online!
MUST BE COMPLETED & FILED with Campus Life by Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 11:55 p.m.
By signing this Petition, I understand if I am elected to office I accept the time commitment requirement,
including, but not limited to, ASYC meetings during the “College Hour” of Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:00
p.m. - 12:50 p.m. Time may change if agreed upon by the majority of the sitting council members. With
additional time commitment requirement to serve on college committees and events as pertain to the
ASYC.
I have received the List of Duties for Student Council offices.
Candidate Signature: _________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________
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