Functions of the Committee on Governance and Elections:

• Review the process of governance of the College on a continuing basis.
• Prepare and present to the Senate a biennial evaluation of the governance of the College.
• Recommend changes in administrative and governance structure and practices, and amendments to this document.
• Consider recommendations from the administration, faculty, staff, and students for changes to this document.
• Interpret the Governance Plan subject to Senate review and approval.
• Conduct nominations and elections for the offices designated in the Governance Plan as well as for outside organizations with which the College may have an official connection, including:
  • Determining eligibility to vote and hold office.
  • Establishing procedures for disseminating information about candidates to their electorates.
  • Presenting nominations and reporting results to the College at-large.
  • Establishing procedures for nominations and elections not otherwise specified in the Governance Plan
• Hear complaints regarding the breach of the Governance Plan or Bylaws and make recommendations to resolve such complaints.