2019-2020 Elected Representative Elections
Elected Representatives are voted into the SGA at the beginning of the academic year. At this time, elections are over for elected representative positions, however there are still some vacancies for each class and group if you are interested in holding a representative position. You can download a petition at the link below or you can stop by the SALC office and pick one up. Once you have the necessary 50 signatures, you can email sga@northernvermont.edu requesting to be added to the next agenda. At the designated meeting, you will need to explain to the SGA why you are interested in being an elected representative and they will vote you in to the position at that time.
If you have any questions, please email sga@northernvermont.edu. For more specific information on these positions, please see Article IV of the SGA Constitution. The structure of the Elected Representatives is as follows:
If you have any questions, please email sga@northernvermont.edu. For more specific information on these positions, please see Article IV of the SGA Constitution. The structure of the Elected Representatives is as follows:
- 5 Representatives from each Lyndon class/year
- 5 Commuter representatives
- 3 Non-traditional representatives
- 1 International student representative
| 2019-2020 SGA Elected Rep Petition |
2019-2020 SGA Executive Board Positions
President: Acts as the official spokesperson of the SGA and the student body; calls and presides over SGA meetings, participates on campus wide committees, attends informational presentations pertinent to the college and student body.
Executive Vice President: Becomes President upon resignation, impeachment, or incapacity of the President; informs the student body of all SGA activities within the Lyndon community; chairs the Spring Day and Club Fair committees.
Financial Controller: Official financial officer of the SGA and financial administrator for all recognized clubs; oversees income and expenses for all organizations of the SGA; compiles final budget of all clubs and organizations; hold financial workshops in the beginning of the year and as necessary.
Administrative Vice President: Calls roll at the beginning of all SGA meetings; maintains all necessary correspondence and records; makes and distributes SGA meeting minutes and agendas to the SGA prior to SGA meetings; promote and educate the student body of all SGA activities within the Lyndon community.
*Executive Board members can receive up to $1500 compensation (new for 2019-2020) at the end of their year-long term.
Executive Vice President: Becomes President upon resignation, impeachment, or incapacity of the President; informs the student body of all SGA activities within the Lyndon community; chairs the Spring Day and Club Fair committees.
Financial Controller: Official financial officer of the SGA and financial administrator for all recognized clubs; oversees income and expenses for all organizations of the SGA; compiles final budget of all clubs and organizations; hold financial workshops in the beginning of the year and as necessary.
Administrative Vice President: Calls roll at the beginning of all SGA meetings; maintains all necessary correspondence and records; makes and distributes SGA meeting minutes and agendas to the SGA prior to SGA meetings; promote and educate the student body of all SGA activities within the Lyndon community.
*Executive Board members can receive up to $1500 compensation (new for 2019-2020) at the end of their year-long term.
Qualifications:
1. Candidates must have at least 1 full year of NVU-Lyndon (Lyndon State College) SGA experience in order to be elected (includes membership in a SGA recognized club). Candidates may appeal this requirement with the SGA Advisor and Director of Student Life by emailing michael.secreti@northernvermont.edu.
2. Candidates must maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher at the time of filing the petition. Candidates may appeal this requirement with the SGA Advisor and Director of Student Life by emailing michael.secreti@northernvermont.edu.
3. Once elected, Executive Board members must maintain a reasonable NVU-Lyndon (Lyndon State College) judicial record.
4. Executive board members shall not hold any executive positions in any SGA recognized club.
2. Candidates must maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher at the time of filing the petition. Candidates may appeal this requirement with the SGA Advisor and Director of Student Life by emailing michael.secreti@northernvermont.edu.
3. Once elected, Executive Board members must maintain a reasonable NVU-Lyndon (Lyndon State College) judicial record.
4. Executive board members shall not hold any executive positions in any SGA recognized club.
What do I do?
- Print or pick up a copy of a petition (below, and also around campus on boards).
- Fill out your information.
- Get 150 Lyndon student signatures.
- By 4pm on 4/19, submit your completed petition to the SALC Office, or scan it and send to LyndonSGA@NorthernVermont.edu
- Don't forget to sign the bottom of the last page!
- From 4/22-4/26, students will vote.
- Then, notices on who has been elected will be sent out.
*Need to appeal to qualify for a position? Please be sure to communicate with the SGA Advisor and Director of Student Life before 4/19 at 4pm.
** Have questions? Want to hear from a current Executive Board member about the position? Email LyndonSGA@NorthernVermont.edu
| 2019-2020 SGA Executive Board Petition |
