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Officers are elected labor positions used to oversee and/or manage different aspects of the coop. A list of the current officer positions and what is expected of each can be found [[: | Officers are elected labor positions used to oversee and/or manage different aspects of the coop. A list of the current officer positions and what is expected of each can be found [[: | ||
- | Officers must conduct all house business on House provided email and other accounts that will be passed on to future holders of office < | + | Officers must conduct all house business on House provided email and other accounts that will be passed on to future holders of office < |
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+ | Officers are required to sign their emails with their name when using an officer account < | ||
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+ | The membership coordinator, | ||
- | Officers are required to sign their emails with their name when using an officer account < | ||
==== Terms and Elections ==== | ==== Terms and Elections ==== | ||
- | Elected officer terms last for six months, except [[: | + | Elected officer terms last for six months, except [[: |
Nomination and voting time periods of regular or special elections may be accelerated via [[: | Nomination and voting time periods of regular or special elections may be accelerated via [[: | ||
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Nomination sheets shall be up for at least a week. The end of the nomination period must be clearly notified to the house. | Nomination sheets shall be up for at least a week. The end of the nomination period must be clearly notified to the house. | ||
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+ | A member may only accept multiple nominations for elected officer positions if those positions' | ||
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+ | If a member is nominated for more than five hours of officer positions in the present election, they shall be given the option of withdrawing from a sufficient number of contests to fall below the limit. < | ||
=== Voting === | === Voting === | ||
- | After nominations, there shall be a voting period | + | After an officer nomination period has concluded, the steward |
Ballots must include both a space for write-in nominees and a no-confidence option for each position. A write-in is a vote cast by writing on the ballot the name of a member who would otherwise not be a valid nominee for that position. | Ballots must include both a space for write-in nominees and a no-confidence option for each position. A write-in is a vote cast by writing on the ballot the name of a member who would otherwise not be a valid nominee for that position. | ||
- | Ballots shall be distributed to all members, with reasonable accommodations made for members with disabilities. Completed ballots must be either turned into the specified location in the commons or directly given to those organizing the current election. Ballots must be distributed individually or to the roommate of each member. Only one ballot per person can be given. If a member cannot be reached then posting their ballot inside their unit is acceptable. | + | Ballots shall be distributed to all members, with reasonable accommodations made for members with disabilities. Completed ballots must be either turned into the specified location in the commons or directly given to those organizing the current election. Only one ballot per person can be given. If a member cannot be reached then posting their ballot inside their unit is acceptable. |
The time from the final ballot being distributed to the ballot turn-in deadline shall be at least a week. The ballot turn-in deadline must be clearly notified to the house. | The time from the final ballot being distributed to the ballot turn-in deadline shall be at least a week. The ballot turn-in deadline must be clearly notified to the house. | ||
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* If a nomination period passes without a nomination for the position. | * If a nomination period passes without a nomination for the position. | ||
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* If votes of no-confidence equal or surpass the most votes for a nominee. | * If votes of no-confidence equal or surpass the most votes for a nominee. | ||
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* In the event of a winning tie where one or both nominees do not wish to share the position, and neither concedes. | * In the event of a winning tie where one or both nominees do not wish to share the position, and neither concedes. | ||
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* In the event of a winning tie with more than two tied nominees. | * In the event of a winning tie with more than two tied nominees. | ||
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* If a write-in nominee has the most votes, but refuses to accept the position within 72 hours of results being posted. | * If a write-in nominee has the most votes, but refuses to accept the position within 72 hours of results being posted. | ||
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* If the single holder of a position vacates with more than a week left in their term; that is, if they resign, depart, or are removed as the result of an [[: | * If the single holder of a position vacates with more than a week left in their term; that is, if they resign, depart, or are removed as the result of an [[: | ||
If less than a week remains in the term when a position is vacated, no special election is called. If a shared position is vacated by one holder of the position, the position will continue to be filled by the other holder of the position, and no special election is called. | If less than a week remains in the term when a position is vacated, no special election is called. If a shared position is vacated by one holder of the position, the position will continue to be filled by the other holder of the position, and no special election is called. | ||
- | Special elections are similar to regular elections, with nomination and voting periods. During special elections nomination and voting periods may be as short as 3 days each, as long as the house is notified < | + | Special elections are similar to regular elections, with nomination and voting periods. During special elections nomination and voting periods may be as short as 3 days each, as long as the house is notified < |
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+ | Positions filled via a special election will still maintain their original end-of-term date, and shall be open for nominations at the next regular election < | ||
- | Positions filled via a special election will still maintain their original end-of-term date, and shall be open for nominations at the next regular election < | ||
==== Reports ==== | ==== Reports ==== | ||
- | Officers are expected to provide the house with a monthly report at [[: | + | Officers are expected to provide the house with a monthly report at [[: |
==== Officer Review Policy ==== | ==== Officer Review Policy ==== | ||
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In the case of an affirmative vote to remove an Officer from office, members present at the meeting can discuss and select someone to take over that officer' | In the case of an affirmative vote to remove an Officer from office, members present at the meeting can discuss and select someone to take over that officer' | ||
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+ | ===== House Meals ===== | ||
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+ | The house dedicates labor toward providing a meal each day: Dinner six days a week, and a brunch on Saturdays. The schedule for these meals are as follows: | ||
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+ | * Monday: 7:30pm | ||
+ | * Tuesday: 7:30pm | ||
+ | * Wednesday: 7pm | ||
+ | * Thursday: 7:30pm | ||
+ | * Friday: 7:30pm | ||
+ | * Saturday: 10am | ||
+ | * Sunday: 6:30pm | ||
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+ | ==== Food Labeling for Co-Op Dinners ==== | ||
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+ | Dinner cooks must label their dishes with the following information: | ||
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+ | - Their names | ||
+ | - Any information relevant to member dietary restrictions. The following abbreviations are acceptable: | ||
+ | - M (Meat-based dish) | ||
+ | - VGT (Vegetarian dish) | ||
+ | - VGN (Vegan dish) | ||
+ | - GF (Gluten-free dish) | ||
+ | - DF (Dairy-free dish) | ||
+ | - Any ingredients which appear on the list of food allergens, which is maintained by the [[: | ||
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