Reprimanding Candidates for Violations
The Elections Commission may, upon a two-thirds vote of its membership in attendance at a scheduled meeting, and up to thirty (30) calendar days following an election, take any one of the actions listed below in response violations of Title VIII of the By-laws of the SGA.
Types of Reprimands
Warning – A written statement to a candidate ordering the cessation of any activity which is in violation of Title VIII of the By-laws of the SGA, or her/his candidacy shall be suspended or invalidated.
Suspension - A written statement to a candidate ordering the suspension of all campaigning for a prescribed period of calendar time.
Invalidation - A written statement to a candidate declaring her/his candidacy to be invalid and stricken from the ballot.
Nullification - A public announcement to the SGA membership declaring an Election nullified and calling a Special Election to re-cast the ballots.