Staff Assembly Nominations 2024 – General Election
Our By-laws state that officers of the Assembly, except the Chair, shall be elected by the delegates at the first regular fall meeting of each year. The Chair-Elect will assume the position of Chair upon the election of the other officers. Nominations are now open and will remain open through October 1, 2024, after which nominations close until opened once again on the floor of the October meeting.
A full description of the duties and responsibilities, qualifications, and time commitment required for each position are linked below.
Descriptions for Open Positions
Chair-Elect
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The Chair-Elect is elected in the second year of the term of the Chair and shall have duties as designated by the Chair. The Chair-Elect assumes the role of Chair of Staff Assembly after one year, where they will serve for two years. The individual then serves one final year as Past-Chair, providing additional guidance and support to the Chair.
Technology Officer
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The Technology Officer shall be responsible for technical support of the UNC Staff Assembly and the Executive Committee. These actions will be in direct support of the distribution of official communications to delegates and the University staff through appropriate means.
Delegate-at-Large (2 positions)
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The At-Large Delegates shall attend all Executive Committee and UNC Staff Assembly meetings and stay abreast of all UNC Staff Assembly activities during his/her term. At-Large Delegates will be assigned by the UNC Staff Assembly Chair to serve on Ad Hoc committee(s) as required for the duration of their term in office.
Additional Non-Elected Positions Available
Chancellor’s Cup Golf Tournament Director
The Staff Assembly Chair and Executive Committee are also seeking a volunteer to serve as Chancellor’s Cup Golf Tournament Director. The role oversees all logistical planning of the tournament, which serves as the largest annual fundraiser for the Janet B. Royster (JBR) Memorial Staff Scholarship Fund. Anyone interested in this vital position can reach out directly to Staff Assembly Chair, Shayna Hill.
Length of Term
All officers serve two years from the date of election or until their successors are elected. The exceptions being Chair-Elect (which is not up for nomination this year), which is the first year of a four-year term including two years as Chair of Staff Assembly and one year as Past Chair.
No officer shall hold more than one office at a time.
Nominations Deadline
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Please submit your nominations using the nomination form located below.
After nominations are received, nominees will be asked to submit a brief paragraph or personal statement about themselves and why they want to serve in the indicated position. These statements will be posted on the website for the Assembly body to review before our October meeting.
Individuals being considered for a position on the Staff Assembly must consent and receive approval from their supervisor before a nominee’s name is placed on the ballot by signing and having their supervisor sign the Consent to Serve form.
Thank you,
UNC Staff Assembly Nominations Committee
| Pat Gaddy | Matt Horvat | Lisa Petersen | Timothy Sampson | Penny Smith |
| Parliamentarian | Technology Officer | Delegate | Delegate | Delegate & Committee Chair |
| psgaddy@ncsu.edu | horvatm@uncsa.edu | lisa_petersen@med.unc.edu | timothy.sampson@uncp.edu | pennys@ncat.edu |
Nominations
Nominations accepted through October 1, 2024
Please nominate yourself or a colleague using the nomination form.