Election Commission Committees


Purpose


The Election Commission’s committees facilitate operations both internal and external to the commission. Each committee is formed by several sitting Commissioners and is headed by a committee Chair and committee Vice Chair. These committees work to further Election Commission initiatives and to progress towards goals within the commission.


Candidate Affairs Committee


The Candidate Affairs Committee develops and implements the Election Week theme, handling budgeting, material sourcing, and event coordination. It oversees workshops, Q&As, and assigns commissioners to Senate colleges. The committee also organizes major events like the Presidential Debate and Senate Forum, manages tabling, and coordinates election-related merchandise.

Meeting time: Tuesdays, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the SG Conference Room.

Leadership

Emily Melo

Chair

sgec14@ucf.edu

Marcia Orellana

Vice Chair

sgec8@ucf.edu

Culture and Experience Committee


The Culture and Experience Committee supports commissioner morale and engagement by organizing bonding activities, facilitating regular check-ins, recognizing commissioners, and documenting the commission’s work through the end-of-year yearbook.

Meeting time: Wednesday, 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM in the SG Conference Room.

Leadership

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Marcia Orellana

Chair

sgec8@ucf.edu
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Morgan McCarthy

Vice Chair

sgec7@ucf.edu

Legislative, Precedent, and Rules Committee


The Legislative, Precedent, and Rules Committee acts as the bridge between Senate E&A and the Election Commission. The committee shares important Title VI updates, advocates for the Commission in policy discussions, and helps develop the Election Rules of Procedures (ERP). It also reviews and tracks violation hearing decisions to ensure fairness and consistency while supporting clear communication and collaboration across both bodies.

Meeting time: Thursdays, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM in the OSI Conference Room.

Leadership

Sarah Aguiar

Chair

sgec9@ucf.edu

Charish Hall

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Vice Chair

sgec6@ucf.edu

Marketing and Outreach Committee


The Marketing and Outreach Committee is responsible for promoting election events and providing essential information through various channels. This includes creating social media posts for key events, such as the Presidential Debate, Senate Forum, and Election Tabling, as well as designing campaign pamphlets and sending out email blasts.

Meeting time: Wednesdays, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM in the SG Conference Room.

Leadership

Victoria Calloway

Chair

sgec10@ucf.edu

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Vice Chair