If adopted, the number of seats on the SC shall remain in effect through the term of office as specified below, and is renewable. The terms of office shall end on April 30, or whenever a successor has been duly designated, whichever is later. The GSA shall hold an annual election in April, for the purpose of electing officers. Nominations for the offices of President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary are open to any member of the GSA willing to serve. Nominations shall be taken by the outgoing president and announced at least two weeks prior to the election day.
Members are to vote for one person for each elected office.
The secretary shall publish the results in a timely fashion. B. All vacancies in either the SC or in the GSA offices shall be filled by special election by the original electing body at the earliest possible opportunity. In urgent cases, the SC may make a pro tem appointment. Such pro tem appointments shall terminate upon the election of a replacement. The GSA shall receive that portion of Graduate Student fees distributed by the University administration to duly constituted student governments.