A. The Election Committee and the Executive Committee shall be the two standing committees, with special committees created as necessary to ensure historical continuity of UCSC activities.

B. The Election Committee provides for nominations of officers and oversees elections as prescribed in the by-laws, Article VI. The Election Committee and its chair shall be selected by the UCSC.

C. The Executive Committee acts as a steering committee for new issues, a sounding board for general staff grievances, the steering committee for UCSC activities and the budget-setting authority. Members of this committee shall consist of the chair, vice chair, treasurer, secretary and past chair.

D. Each member shall serve on state, University, and Council committees and task forces on an “as needed” basis. Members shall choose assignments or be appointed by the Executive Committee.