The USUSA Hearing Board

The USUSA Hearing Board constitutes the judicial branch of the USUSA student government and is responsible for interpreting and enforcing the constitution and bylaws. Pursuant to Article VI of the USUSA Constitution, the board hears and adjudicates all Election Concerns during USUSA elections.

When an Election Concern is filed, five to seven board members convene to hear deliberations. The USUSA Hearing Board then renders a decision and assesses a penalty if necessary. Hearings are open and public meetings, and records of meetings and opinions of the board are made public on this webpage.

 

Election Concern Form

To file an Election Concern with the USUSA Hearing Board, submit the following form. Election Concerns must be filed within 24 hours after the incident but no later than the closing of the polls. Election Concerns may be filed for violations discovered after elections results have been announced within one week of the applicable elections announcement. Elections Concerns may be filed prior to elections week, but the board will only meet as needed during this time.

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*Complainant's First Name

*Complainant's Last Name

*Complainant's Phone Number

*Complainant's Email

*Are you able/willing to receive text messages?

Yes

No

*Are you (the complainant) affiliated with a campaign?

Yes

No

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain your affiliation:

*What was the date and time of the violation?

*What is the specific Bylaw that has been violated?

*Alleged Violator's Name

*Position for which alleged violator is running?

Specific Person(s) Involved

*Witnesses (must include contact information)

*Location of Incident

*Describe the Incident in as much detail as possible

All of the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that USUSA Student Advocate VP will be referring this to the Hearing Board. I further understand that neither the USUSA Elections' Chairs nor the Hearing Board can advise a person about legal matters.

*I accept the above statement:

Yes

No

If you have any evidence that you would like to upload please name it in the following manner [YourName_ConcernDescription_MM-DD-YY] and upload via the following link.
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You will still need to submit this concern by completing the form on this page.

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Election Concern Appeal Form

If you feel there was a violation of due process during a hearing, you may submit an election concern appeal form. 

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*First Name

*Last Name

*Phone Number

*Email

*Are you able/willing to receive text messages?

Yes

No

*Case Number:

*Where was due process violated?

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