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Constitution, Legal Code Govern Elections The election of officers for the coming year is one of the most exciting parts of the General Assembly for many delegates.
Elections are governed by the TISL Constitution (particularly Article V) and the Election Procedures Act. Any delegate from a participating college is eligible to run for office. Nominations are made from the floor, first in separate sessions for Senate and House officers and then in a joint session for Governor and Secretary of State. Candidates must win by a majority of votes cast. Sometimes a second-ballot runoff is necessary immediately after the first ballot. Officers begin their terms when the General Assembly adjourns on Sunday. Officers are limited to a single term by the Constitution, so current officers won't be running for re-election. The six elected officers join the State Treasurer (appointed by the Governor), the Attorney General and the Chief Justice (both elected by the Supreme Court) to form the Executive Council, which governs TISL through the year.
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