SGA Election Packet

Declare your candidacy for the 2025-2026 Student Government Elections. Review the Election Packet for information on how you can get involved. 

Start Your Candidacy

Interested students should complete the SGA Election forms and email them to studentlife@icc.edu. In addition to the form, please describe yourself, your goals, and what you hope to accomplish as an executive officer. Include your name as you would like it written on the ballot. All submitted information will be used for your election profile. 

Election forms include: 

• Declaration of Candidacy 
• Candidate Profile Sheet
• Student Government Association Executive Officer Nominating Petition

Download Election Packet

Election Packet, 2025-2026

The SGA Election Packet includes the following sections: 

• Role of the Student Government Association (SGA)
• Role of an SGA Executive Officer
• Benefits of being an SGA Executive Officer
• Requirements to be an SGA Executive Officer
• SGA Executive Officers Elections
• Election Rules for Campaigning

What is the Role of Student Government Association (SGA)? 

Illinois Central College has many student organizations that provide students with various enjoyable experiences, but Student Government Association is unique in that its purpose is not just to help students enjoy ICC but to improve it.

SGA does this by being an avenue for students to both receive assistance when feeling challenged on campus and voice their ideas on how the College could improve its operation. SGA holds regular meetings to discuss these topics and find ways to improve the overall operations of SGA. 

What is the Role of an SGA Executive Officer? 

Student Government Association is made up of many students in various positions. Leadership is provided by the SGA Executive Board, which is composed of five elected student officers. Up to eleven senators may be elected by the student body, and together, the Executive Board and the Senators make up the SGA General Assembly.  

It is the responsibility of the Executive Officers to maintain SGA’s overall operations. While Senators primarily find and act on student concerns or ideas, officers primarily ensure that SGA always has the abilities to act on those initiatives. The officers do this by holding regular Executive Board meetings, maintaining internal records and documents, promoting a productive environment within SGA, and always being the foremost representatives of SGA to both the College and surrounding communities.  

President

• Will preside over all SGA meetings when a quorum is present unless otherwise stated,
• They will have one equal vote only to break a tie in General Assemblies and Special assemblies, they will have one equal vote during executive board meetings,
• They can reserve the right to attend committee meetings as a non-voting member,
• They can be the foremost representative of SGA to the administration, they represent the SGA at meetings of the College’s President’s Advisory Council and at meetings of the Faculty Forum, as appropriate,
• They can recommend appointments, subject to confirmation by the majority of SGA (and in accordance with Article H Vacancies of the By-Laws) eligible students to fill any vacancy,
• They can veto any undesirable legislation passed by the SGA by submitting a formal letter to that body within one week of passage and stating the reason for veto (Presidential veto can be overridden by a two thirds vote of the current SGA),
• Can appoint committee leaders in accordance with Article VII (Committee, of the By-Laws) as needed, and perform all duties the SGA or Executive Board shall make incumbent upon the office.  

Vice President

• Will preside over all meetings in the absence of the president, unless otherwise stated, succeed to the office of President if the president for any reason will be unable to perform presidential duties,
• Exercise all duties of the president when requested or delegated to do so by the president,
• Act as chairperson to the executive board and report pertinent business undertaken by the board of general assemblies,
• Have one equal vote only to break a tie and executive board meetings,
• Have one equal vote during all general assemblies and special assemblies,
• Provide a copy of the constitution and bylaws each member of the SGA,
• Perform all of their duties the SGA work executive board shall make incumbent upon the office. 

Treasurer

• Will tally the votes when the faculty/staff/administrative advisor is not present for the meeting,
• Interpret the rules of parliamentary procedure, bring a copy of the Robert Roberts rules of order to all assemblies, read and interpret the constitution bylaws of SGA,
• Be the chief financial officer of the SGA,
• Present a written and/or oral report to the SGA and executive board as needed,
• Have one equal vote in general assemblies or special assemblies and executive board meetings,
• Perform all other duties the SGA or executive board shall make incumbent upon the office. 

Secretary

• Will maintain accurate minutes of all meetings and distribute copies to all senators before the next meeting of the general assembly,
• Deliver copies of the minutes and other business of the SGA to all levels of administration deemed advisable,
• Record and have an available record of attendance at SGA General assemblies for all senators with regard to the attendance SGA meetings and all meetings of committees in which they participate,
• Maintain (with their consent) a list of all senators, contact information, committee which he/she is serving on, record of their tenure year of office, absentees, and their status,
• Prepare an agenda in conjunction with executive board for a general assemblies of SGA, have one vote in general or special assemblies and executive board meetings, 
• To perform all other duties the SGA or executive board shall make and incumbent upon the office. 

What are the Benefits of Being an SGA Executive Officer? 

Being a member of SGA has many benefits, such as its appeal on a job resume or its networking value. Members benefit by building life-changing strengths such as professionalism, leadership, networking, and community involvement.

While you are in SGA, you will have the opportunity to meet important figures, travel and participate in workshops and conventions across the state and perhaps the country, and lead the current and future students of ICC into a better college experience. As an Executive Officer, you will not only get these opportunities yourself, but also be able to choose or even create new opportunities for others to benefit from for years to come. 

What is Required to Be an SGA Executive Officer? 

In order for a student to be eligible to hold an SGA Executive Officer position, they must meet the following requirements: 

1. They must be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours of ICC classes during each semester (fall and spring). 
2. Must be in good standing (academic and judicial) at the college. Good academic standing is having a cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of at least 2.0. 
3. Available to attend both General Assembly AND Executive Board meetings.  

How are SGA Executive Officers Elected? 

Every spring semester, the student body elects all of the SGA Executive Officers for the coming year in a campus election. Any student who wishes to try to become an SGA officer must run in this annual election. To become an officer, a student must: 

1. Meet the eligibility requirements,
2. File a completed SGA Executive Officer Election Packet with Student Life by the deadline,
3. Receive the most student votes of all candidates running for a particular position in the general election. 

Ballot & Election Website

Names of eligible candidates will be placed on the ballot in the order their completed packets are received. Candidates will be required to set up a time for their picture to be taken when profile sheets are submitted. The pictures and information from the profile sheets will be displayed on the election website and other election materials. Proof reading the Candidate Profile submission is strongly recommended. 

Election Voting

Candidates are elected by a campus-wide election. All voting will occur online via the ICC website.

Online voting will be accessible beginning at 8:00 am on the first Election Day, through 4:00 pm on the final Election Day. A stationary polling place will be located in the Atrium on the East Peoria campus from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm on election dates. Eligible voters may also vote online at any computer with internet access.

All registered students at Illinois Central College, full time or part-time, shall be eligible to vote in the campus wide election for executive officers. 

What are the Rules for Campaigning for the Elections? 

Campaigning may begin after the designated campaign start date, but not before the full election packet, including the profile sheet is submitted to and approved by Student Life. Each candidate may request from Student Life up to 50 flyers (8.5 x 11). Candidates must submit originals to Student Life for approval no later than one week before elections. Candidates may also supply for themselves, and use bulletins, hats, handbills, balloons or other visual means to campaign. All campaign materials must be approved by Student Life prior to use. All candidates will be notified of all approved campaign materials via their ICC student email addresses.

All campaigning, including social media, should be in accordance with ICC’s Student Code of Conduct. Candidates may be held accountable for any violation of the Student Code of Conduct, including, but not limited to, disqualification. No soliciting for sponsorships and endorsements is allowed.  

Candidates may campaign on the days of election in pre-assigned areas only. Pre- assigned campaign areas may not be used or solicited as polling places. Candidates are responsible for making sure that students do not vote while at their pre-assigned campaign station. Verbal solicitation of votes or campaigning activities of any kind are prohibited at polling places and shall not be directed at students who are in the process of voting. A polling place is defined as anywhere a student may cast a vote. 

Failure to comply with these election rules will result in the candidate being held accountable for their actions, including, but not limited to, disqualification for the duration of this election cycle. Candidates are responsible for the actions of those campaigning on their behalf. If a candidate(s) believes another candidate(s) has committed a violation an Election Complaint form must be filed with Student Life the day of the alleged violation, and no later than the conclusion of voting.