Staff Assembly Nominations 2025 – 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 September 25, 2025, 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
Vice Chair
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The Vice Chair shall conduct meetings in the absence of the Chair and shall represent the Assembly in the absence of the Chair. The Vice Chair also serves as the Chair of the Campus Chairs Committee.
Secretary
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The Secretary is responsible for the official communication of the Executive Committee, Executive and full-body minutes, announcements, and the business of the UNC System Staff Assembly and Executive Committee. The Secretary communicates Executive Committee business to delegates and the University staff through appropriate means.
Parliamentarian
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The Parliamentarian advises the Chair and delegates on all matters of parliamentary procedure according to Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised and ensures that all meetings are conducted according to the bylaws and procedures of the body. The Parliamentarian also serves on the Governance Committee.
At-Large Delegate (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
Chancellors’ Cup Golf Tournament Director
The Staff Assembly Chair and Executive Committee are also seeking a volunteer to serve as Chancellors’ 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 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
Thursday, September 25, 2025
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.
If you have any questions regarding the nomination process or if you would like more information about any position, please reach out to the Nominations Committee.
Thank you,
UNC Staff Assembly Nominations Committee
| Letitia Evans | Keith Hines | Garrett Killian | Brynne Pulver | Janice Sitzes | Penny Smith | Samantha Williams |
| Committee Member | Committee Chair | Committee Member | Committee Member | Committee Member | Committee Member | Committee Member |
| llevans@ecsu.edu | kbines@email.unc.edu | killianp@ecu.edu | sbpulver@uncg.edu | jdsitzes@ncsu.edu> | pennys@ncat.edu | williamsse11@appstate.edu |
Nominations
Nominations accepted through September 25, 2025
Please nominate yourself or a colleague using the nomination form.