Enclosed in the Candidate packet you will find information that is vital to running for an elected office. Please read this packet, the BCSGA Constitution, and the Codes of the Bakersfield Renegade Association (COBRA) carefully. You will be held responsible for the information contained within all of these documents. Also, remember that as a candidate you are responsible for the actions of anyone campaigning on your behalf, so make sure that all of your campaign staff is familiar with this information. Please note that this packet does not discuss all aspects of the Elections Code. You are responsible for obtaining and understanding the BCSGA Elections Code.
Should you have questions regarding this material or the elections process, ask before the campaigning begins. During the entire elections process, the BCSGA Elections Chair (BCSGA Advisor) should remain your only source for clarification of questions, issues, concerns, etc. The Bakersfield College Assistant Director of Student Life is deemed as the BCSGA Advisor.
All application materials must be emailed electronically to the Office of Student Life at studentlife@bakersfieldcollege.edu. Once the Office of Student Life has received your information, you will receive a confirmation email. The BCSGA Elections Commission and the Assistant Director of Student Life reserve the right to alter the 2022 BCSGA Elections Candidate Packet as necessary. For any questions, contact the Assistant Director of Student Life at studentlife@bakersfieldcollege.edu.
According to California Ed Code 76061, a student who is elected to serve as an officer in the student government of a community college shall meet both of the following requirements:
The following is the timeline for the Spring 2022 elections:
Date | Description | Time | Location |
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Tues. 3/1/22 | Filing for BCSGA Office Opens | 8:00 a.m. | File Online |
Wed., 3/2/22 | Candidate Mtg. (Need to attend one) | Noon | BCSGA Boardroom, Campus Center OR cccconfer.zoom.us/j/95159436649 |
Thurs., 3/3/22 | Candidate Mtg. (Need to attend one) | 7:00 p.m. | ZOOM ONLY - cccconfer.zoom.us/j/95159436649 |
Mon., 3/7/22 | Candidate Mtg. (Need to attend one) | 6:00 p.m. | ZOOM ONLY - cccconfer.zoom.us/j/95159436649 |
Tues., 3/8/22 | Candidate Mtg. (Need to attend one) | Noon | BCSGA Boardroom, Campus Center OR cccconfer.zoom.us/j/95159436649 |
Wed., 3/9/22 | Candidate Mtg. (Need to attend one) | 6:00 p.m. | ZOOM ONLY - cccconfer.zoom.us/j/95159436649 |
Thurs., 3/10/22 | Candidate Mtg. (Need to attend one) | 4:00 p.m. | ZOOM ONLY - cccconfer.zoom.us/j/95159436649 |
Fri., 3/11/22 | Candidate Mtg. (Need to attend one) | 10:00 a.m. | BCSGA Boardroom, Campus Center OR cccconfer.zoom.us/j/95159436649 |
Mon., 3/14/22 | Candidate Mtg. (Need to attend one) | 8:00 p.m. | ZOOM ONLY - cccconfer.zoom.us/j/95159436649 |
Tues., 3/15/22 | Candidate Mtg. (Need to attend one) | 7:00 p.m. | ZOOM ONLY - cccconfer.zoom.us/j/95159436649 |
Wed, 3/16/22 | Candidate Mtg. (Need to attend one) | 9:00 a.m. | BCSGA Boardroom, Campus Center OR cccconfer.zoom.us/j/95159436649 |
Thurs, 3/17/22 | Candidate Mtg. (Need to attend one) | Noon | BCSGA Boardroom, Campus Center OR cccconfer.zoom.us/j/95159436649 |
Fri, 3/18/22 | Candidate Mtg. (Need to attend one) | 9:00 a.m. | BCSGA Boardroom, Campus Center OR cccconfer.zoom.us/j/95159436649 |
Fri, 3/18/22 | Filing for BCSGA Office Closes | Noon | File Online |
Mon., 3/21/22 | Campaigning Commences | 8:00 a.m. | Candidates must receive a notification from the Assistant Director of Student Life or their delegate before commencing campaigning |
Wed., 3/23/22 | Senator Debates | 11:30 a.m. | |
Wed, 3/30/22 | Executive Office Debates | 11:30 a.m. | |
Wed., 3/30/22 | Candidate Withdrawal Deadline | 5:00 p.m. | Email BCSGA Advisor |
Mon., 4/4/22 | Elections Budgets Forms Due | 5:00 p.m. | Email BCSGA Advisor |
Mon., 4/4/22 | General Elections Opens | 8:00 a.m. | Online via InsideBC |
Tues., 4/5/22 | General Elections | Online via InsideBC | |
Wed., 4/6/22 | General Elections | Online via InsideBC | |
Thurs., 4/7/22 | General Elections Close | 4:00 p.m. | Online via InsideBC |
Thurs., 4/7/22 | BCSGA Elections Results Reception | 5:00 p.m. | Zoom Results Reception |
Thurs., 4/28/22 | BCSGA Student Recognition Awards | 6:00 p.m. | Zoom Recognition Awards |
Fri., 5/7/22 | BCSGA Transition Ceremonies | 9:00 a.m. | Renegade Ballroom, Campus Center |