ASG President election filing due today

Today is the last day to file as a candidate for Associated Student Government (ASG) president, with the forms due at noon in the Student Union.

The packet includes: a ticket consisting of candidates for both president and vice president; 200 signatures from students supporting your candidacy; a completed elections petition form; and a Certificate of Scholastic Eligibility verified by the Office of Admissions and Records.

The elections petition form includes a declaration of candidacy, experience, and a list of goals to accomplish and a plan to do so.

Candidates must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA and carry a minimum of six credits.

Students will have the opportunity to vote online at mhcc.edu/vote, starting May 6 at 12:01 a.m. until  11:59 p.m. on May 9.

Current ASG President William Miller said, “If you want it, you’ve got to chase it. It’s going to be exhausting, but it’s going to be worth it in the end.”

A mandatory candidate meeting will be held Monday from noon to 1 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Biographies for voting pamphlets will be due Wednesday.

The Presidential Candidates Meet and Greet is April 24 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Main Mall, which allows students a chance to see the candidates. Campaigning is to begin April 22.

After that, there will be a vice presidential debates on April 29, and a presidential debate April 30 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Main Mall.

The 2013-14 ASG president will be announced at the Spring Dinner Dance held May 11 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Persimmon Country Club in Gresham.

“I believe that candidates should be open-minded. You are asked several questions; be okay with saying ‘I don’t know,’” Miller said. “Commitment is huge. When the going gets tough, you need to be committed to ensure that the student body is being represented well.”

Chief of Staff, Director for Communications, Director for Community Affairs, Director for Diversity, Director for Finance, Director for Student Organizations, and Administrative Assistant are positions that are appointed by the ASG president.