However, the council shall not duplicate the role of other established committees on campus. 4.5 Service on the Staff Council is considered to be a part of the employee's University responsibilities and will not require that such time be charged to accrued leave time. Notwithstanding the above, service on the council may not adversely affect university operations as determined by the supervisor. 4.6 Representatives must have permission from their supervisor to serve on the Council. The number of eligible employees will be determined by an official count to be provided by the Human Resources Department.
Individuals appointed to fill a partial term are eligible to be elected for a full term.
Vacancies of unexpired terms will be filled according to the Staff Council's Constitution and by-laws. Representatives are expected to attend all meetings of the Council. Representatives may serve on committees of the Council and may be elected as an officer of those committees. Representatives will be available to their constituents and be willing to hear concerns, receive information and suggestions, and communicate these concerns effectively to the Council. In turn, representatives must keep their constituents informed of the work of the Council and matters that the Administration communicates to the Council.