Each Division shall have a minimum of one elected Senator. At the first meeting following the Senatorial election, the standing Senate shall appoint two at-large Senators from a slate recommended by the Election Committee to enhance the Senate's diversity and expertise. Terms of Membership. A. Terms of membership shall be two years beginning July 1 following each annual election. After serving two terms, a Senator shall not be eligible for re-election for one senate year.
All officers are exempt from term limits for the term of their appointment.
E. A vacancy on the Senate shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining Senate. The term of the appointment will be until the next regularly scheduled election. Being appointed to the Senate to fill an unexpired term has no impact on that person's eligibility for serving two elected terms. To insure continuity, approximately one-half of the Senate shall be elected each year. Each Senator shall have one vote.