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documents:manual:officer [2017/02/20 00:45 UTC] amandaklacy [Terms and Elections] |
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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. | ||
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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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