The TCU constitution - Article IV: The Elections Board
A. Roles and Responsibilities
1) Organize and conducta) Campus-wide elections to the TCU Senate, TCUJ, and Committee on Student Life (CSL).
c) Student referenda.
2) Insure fair elections.
3) Be the arbiter of any disputes concerning an election.
4) Resolve all ties and grievances.
5) Uphold and defend the word and spirit of this Constitution and the by-laws of the Elections Board.
Elections Board by-laws
Election Day...Poll workers selected by ELBO will man the poll stations. The method for verifying a student's right to vote will be determined by ELBO before the election process... Votes will be collected and held in headquarters until they are counted and the winner is determined. Candidates may not campaign within 50 feet of a polling station.Counting the Votes: Each ballot shall consist of one vote. The counts shall be conducted solely by ELBO members or its designated officials, none of whom are candidates. The candidate(s) with the most votes will be declared the winner(s). A count of the total votes cast must also be maintained.
Arbitration: Candidates have the right to ask for arbitration if there is a dispute they wish to contend regarding the election. ELBO has the right to make rulings on such appeals.
Appeals: Appeals must be made within three academic days of the election. Appeals will be heard by ELBO at a meeting. All appeals decisions are final.
