During Tuesday’s meeting, USAC President Gabe Rose said the search for the Elections Board chair is not yet over.
The chair is responsible for overseeing USAC spring elections. Usually a student who has served on a previous Elections Board fills the position.
Rose said he had not received any applications from any students prior to the meeting.
He told council he advertised on Facebook and had conversations with people expressing interest in it.
Yet no applications came.
Berky Nelson, administrative representative, appeared surprised when Rose mentioned the absence of applications.
Nelson simply asked, "No applications yet?"
Rick Tuttle, administrative alternate, said he recommends tripling the stipend for the Elections Board chair, which is currently less than $200.
"This job is a burden," Tuttle said. "Wouldn’t you want to pay this person more?"
Rose said he would like for all the councilmembers to continue speaking with other councilmembers and acquaintances to see if they can find a qualified candidate who is free of partisan bias and has enough knowledge of spring elections and USAC in general.
Rose said he still welcomes any applications before next Tuesday’s meeting.