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Spring Elections Information Session

2023 Elections | ASUC Elections Council

What Is The ASUC?

We’re not your average student government!

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The ASUC…

• Has a rich history dating back to 1887
• Is a 501(c)3 non-profit independent of the university
• Manages a million dollar budget

The Senate acts as the Board of Directors for the ASUC. Senators have a fiduciary responsibility to ensure the longevity of the ASUC.

What Does The ASUC Do?

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Represents the student body so they have a voice in university governance

Advocates at local, state and national level

Funds RSOs and provides services across campus (BerkeleyTime, OCF, etc.)

Structure

Elected Offices & Propositions

• Senate: 20 Senate Seats + Transfer Rep
• Executive Offices:
• President
• Executive Vice President
• External Affairs Vice President
• Academic Affairs Vice President
• Student Advocate
• Propositions:
• A vote of the student body on a specific ballot question. Propositions can amend the ASUC governing documents, state an opinion of the student body, approve changes to student-initiated fees, or exercise other powers of the Association.

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Executive Offices

Senate Offices

Administrate &

Advocate

Legislate & represent

Advocacy

Lobbying

Student Union

Spaces

Student affairs

University affairs

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Sample Platforms

Basic needs

Housing

Wellness

Local affairs

Mental health

Community

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Transfer Student Representative

The Transfer Student Representative position was created by SR 18/19 - 072: Transfer Remedy Act -- Necessary Standards for Equitable Representations.

• The Transfer Student Representative shall provide the unique transfer student perspective to the Senate.
• All bylaws addressed to a “Senator” shall also apply to the Transfer Student Representative.

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Senators

“The activities and affairs of the Association shall be conducted and all legal authority shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Senate.”

• Propose and pass Senate resolutions related to internal rules and procedures (GovComm), Association finances (FiComm), and university and external relations (ExComm)
• Represent the student body at large
• Advocate for certain student communities of campus

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Executive Officers

President:

• Chief representative of the Association
• Monitor the health and well being of the Association
• Implement the Advocacy Agenda

Executive Vice President:

• Responsible for general operations of the Association
• Chair of the Senate
• Manage Association spaces

External Affairs Vice President:

• Advocate for student and Association interests on the UC, local, state, and federal levels

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Executive Officers

Academic Affairs Vice President:

• Manage relations with the Academic Senate
• Supervise projects and operations involving academic matters

Student Advocate:

• Advocate for students in matters related to financial aid, grade disputes, and other grievances
• To educate the student body about students’ rights, and Campus and University policies, laws, regulations, and procedures

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Elections

Elections Council

The Elections Council is a nonpartisan body established to organize and conduct all ASUC Elections. Our job is to ensure that the elections are run fairly and effectively!

Elections Council Chair: Lilian Chang

electionschair@asuc.org

Assistant Chair: Anya Kishida

electionsoffice@asuc.org

Elections Auditor: Akshay Patel

electionsauditor@asuc.org

Elections Prosecutor: Isabel Ok

electionsprosecutor@asuc.org

Chief Legal Officer: Jason Dones

legal@asuc.org

Chief Personnel Officer: Michael Moy

personnel@asuc.org

GA Rules Officer: Graham Northup

rules-ga@asuc.org

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Elections Timeline

(will be added to public ASUC Drive)

Filing Period Begins - March 6th at 9am

Filing Period Ends - March 17th at 5pm

Mandatory Elections Meeting - March 20th at 6pm

Point of No Return Meeting - March 23rd (Time TBA)

Election Begins - April 1oth at 12:01am

Election Ends - April 12th at 11:59pm

Tabulation Ceremony - April 14th at 6:00pm

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Other Important Dates

• Elections Information Session February 22nd 6pm
• Campaign Finance Period 1 Deadline March 27th at 7pm
• Campaign Finance Period 2 Deadlines March 28th - April 8th
• Campaign Finance Period 3 Deadline April 9th - April 12th
• Provisional Ballot Tabulations April 13th
• Tabulations Ceremony April 14th

Parties

Potential Benefits

• Institutionalized Support
• Endorsements (“Slating”)
• Policy/Platform Coordination

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Creating a Party

• File “New Party Registration” Form on CalLink
• Form Reviewed by Elections Council
• Pay $20 Party Registration Fee at the ASUC Finance Office Window

Independent Candidacy

Resources

• asuc.org/elections
• Elections Council Meetings
• One-on-One Meetings
• Please reach out to electionschair@asuc.org
• Election Bylaws

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Election Regulations

Election Bylaws

• The Elections Bylaws (4000-Series) govern the elections process and stipulate what campaign actions are prohibited, specifically 4203 and 4204
• Make sure disclaimers are used when invoking ASUC authority (titles held within the ASUC that may indicate that the Association is taking a stance on an election)
• Not sure if something is a violation? Ask the Elections Prosecutor!

Consequences

• Class A Offenses (Disqualifiable): Interfering with tallying or polling, harassment and physical abuse, failure to attend the Mandatory Meeting (Maximum of 5 Censures)
• Class B Offenses (Major): exceeding spending limits, posting flyers in restricted locations (Maximum of 3 Censures)
• Class C Offenses (Minor): spamming, removing posters, loitering by polls, turning in documents late or incorrectly (Maximum of 2 Censures)

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• Prosecutor begins a formal investigation within two days, files charges to the Judicial Council within one week → hearing
• Prosecutor works to make a plea agreement or to defend against charges
• Disqualified after five censures (per candidate)

Campaign Finance

Campaign Finance Limits

Expenditure Limits

Campaign Finance Limits

Contributions Limits – By Source

Aggregate Contribution Limits: Up to Expenditure Limit

Campaign Finance Handbook

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2023 Voluntary Wellness Honor Pact

electionschair@asuc.org

James Weichert

Mental Health Resources

Peer-to-Peer

Lean On Me

SSPC

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@berkeleyleanonme @sspcberkeley

Professional

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Counseling and Psychological Services:

Let’s Talk or Schedule an appointment using ETANG

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@Mindfulnessatberkeley

Thanks!

We Hope to work with you in the future on Student Wellness at UC Berkeley! Email us at mhc@asuc.org

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Q & A

More questions? Email elections@asuc.org

Thanks for coming!

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