Elections and Appointments Committee

The Elections and Appointments Committee (E&A) is one of the six standing committees, and one of the three internal committees, of the UCF Student Senate, the legislative branch of the Student Government Association. Llike the Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) and Operations Review Committee (ORC), committee members are appointed by the Speaker of the Senate in accordance with Chapter 308.2 of Title III.

Under Senate rules, E&A is limited to a total of twelve members including the committee chair and vice chair. Each member of the committee is appointed by the Speaker before they may attend their first committee meeting as a voting and debating member. In accordance with the Sunshine Act, the committee meetings are open to the public, and all documentation of these meetings are public record.

Background
The Elections and Appointments Committee interviews and passes favorably or unfavorably appointments made by the Student Body President. The E&A Committee is also responsible for reviewing and making changes to the Elections Statutes (Title VI), and for overseeing the Election Commission. Due to the nature of its work, the committee works closely with the Legislative, Judicial, and Rules Committee (LJR), the Executive Branch, and the Judicial Council.

Jurisdiction
Under Senate Rule 2: Standing and Ad Hoc Committees  states:

Rule 2.01,  At the first meeting of the Student Senate following the completion of Fall term elections, the Speaker of the Senate shall appoint the following standing committees: [Irrelevant Portion Omitted]


 * C.  The Elections and Appointments Committee (E&A), which shall:


 * 1. Debate, amend, and pass (favorably or unfavorably) measures pertaining to elections and the Elections Statutes.


 * 2. Recommend, to the Senate, favorable or unfavorable approval of appointments to office.


 * 3. Be in constant review of the Election Statutes, and suggest possible amendments, by means of Bills introduced by the committee.

Membership
47th Student Senate Membership:
 * Scott Benton, Chair
 * Hannah Whipple, Vice Chair
 * Jennifer Bayes
 * Paola Ortiz
 * Ryan Garwood
 * Gerard Lemongello
 * Thomas Peterson