1. Operating Staff Council
  2. Elections

Elections

The Operating Staff Council consists of seventeen (17) representatives, elected by you, the operating staff at large. Representatives serve a three (3) year term. The three (3) candidates with the next most votes become alternates, each serving one (1) year terms.

If you have questions, please contact fmitchell@niu.edu.

Call For Candidates

The NIU Operating Staff Council has five vacancies on to fill this year. All five vacancies will be for three-year terms, starting July 1, 2024.

If you are:

  • A Civil Service employee in a status position.
  • Have your supervisor's permission.
  • Can serve approximately five hours each month for council meetings and subcommittee participation.

Then the OSC encourages you to run!

We are an integral part of NIU's shared governance system. The council participates in the resolution of issues and the formulation of policies relevant to the general welfare of all operating staff employees. The OSC council is committed to performing its duties in a professional and conscientious manner in furtherance of NIU's mission.

Interested in Running?

Complete the Candidate Data Form. The deadline is Friday, April 19, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. If you are unable to submit it electronically, please print the form and drop off at Altgeld 103 or scan to fmitchell@niu.edu.

Questions regarding elections? Contact Jim Slagstad, Election Committee, Operating Staff Council, at jslagstad@niu.edu.

General Information

If you are a union or non-union employee in a status position (not a student or extra help), have your supervisor's approval, and are willing to serve approximately five to six hours each month for monthly meetings and subcommittee participation, then you are eligible to run to fill a vacancy. No previous council or committee experience is necessary.

The council's role is to promote the general welfare of Operating Staff employees through action in a communicative and advisory capacity to the NIU administration as well as any other applicable group, agency or individual. It shall function as a source of direction, information and two-way communication for the Operating Staff at NIU.

The council meets the first Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to approximately noon, 12 months a year.

Contact Us

Operating Staff Council
Altgeld Hall 103
815-753-7193
osc@niu.edu

Frances Mitchell
815-753-7193
fmitchell@niu.edu 

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