Proposed Change to the Santa Fe College By-Laws

September 25, 2018

September 25, 2018 – The Santa Fe College Senate is proposing a change to its By-Laws Article I, Section A concerning the filling of officer vacancies. The following is the text of the proposed changes:

ARTICLE I: Officers of the College Senate

Section A. Filling Vacancies

  1. If the Presiding Officer of the Executive Council assumes the presidency, resigns from office, or is unable to continue serving, the Executive Council shall appoint a Presiding Officer for the remainder of the College Senate year. An individual so appointed may not assume the presidency as provided in paragraph 1; therefore, if there is a vacancy in the presidency and the current Presiding Officer has been appointed, the Executive Council shall conduct a special election of the College Senate for the purpose of electing a President.
  1. If the Secretary resigns or is unable to continue serving, the Executive Council shall appoint a Secretary for the remainder of the College Senate year.