For all open positions, any eligible and active member may be nominated by a member faculty peer or may self-nominate. Nominations must include:
- the name of the office for which the member is running
- a candidate statement that will appear on the ballot (250 words max)
- an optional ‘headshot’ that will appear on the ballot (150 pixels max)
- if applicable, endorsements from 10 members (see more below)
Nominations need to be emailed to the UNAC Election Committee with the necessary documents prior to 5:00pm AKT on the deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.
After nominations close, the UNAC Elections Committee will certify the candidates and prepare the ballot. Voting will open according to the timeline described in the by-laws. Members-in-good-standing (dues payers for 3+ months or within 30 days of hire) will receive the ballot in their @alaska.edu email account. Communications from Union leadership will detail the relevant dates and deadlines for each election.
PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, AND TREASURER
- Endorsements are required. Each nominee for Secretary must obtain endorsements from at least 10 members in good standing. In lieu of signatures, the names of endorsers may be submitted via email during COVID restrictions to the UNAC Elections Committee for verification.
- Workload buyouts for the Executive Board are not guaranteed and are subject each year to approval by the Representative Assembly.
- The remaining term for this new position is April 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022.
ORGANIZATIONAL VPs
- Endorsements are NOT required.
- Workload buyouts for the Executive Board are not guaranteed and are subject each year to approval by the Representative Assembly.
- The terms for these position is July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024.
REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY
- Endorsements are NOT required.
- Workload buyouts have not historically been tied to the RA positions.
- The term for these positions is July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024.