Become a Representative

Represent your department, unit, or shop at Staff Council meetings as a voting member.  Representatives elect new members and staff representation on important campus committees and help make strategic decisions about the future direction of campus initiatives. 

See the list of current representatives and vacancies.

Role of Representatives

  • Representatives serve as liaisons between Staff Council and all of the unique and diverse units on campus.
  • Representatives convey ideas, suggestions, needs, and expectations to Staff Council related to staff concerns.
  • Representatives share crucial announcements, events, policy changes, staff development, and committee information that will impact staff and communicate this information back to their units.

Eligible Staff are:

  • ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ employees and managers (except those with academic retreat rights).
  • Staff of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ auxiliaries (the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Foundation), and ASi.
  • Staff employed at Beach Shops who are working on a half-time basis or more, with an initial appointment of at least six months or more.

Instructions for Nomination

  1. Complete the Representative Nomination Form [PDF]. You may nominate yourself.
  2. Obtain your supervisor's signature on the form.
  3. Email the completed form to staff-council@csulb.edu. We'll contact you with information about the next steps.
  4. Prepare a short introduction of yourself to present at the next Staff Council Monthly meeting you are planning to attend. Your name will be placed on a ballot and members will be asked to vote to approve.

Requirements

  • Representatives are expected to serve a three-year term unless circumstances require resignation.
  • Representatives are expected to attend monthly Staff Council meetings. If unable to attend, you may select a temporary alternate who can attend and vote on your behalf.  
  • Representatives are expected to share Staff Council information, email, events, and opportunities with their departments or units.