Election Appeals
All appeals from actions of the Elections Complaint Committee (ECC) must be filed no later than the third academic day after the Committee issues its written decisions, and the decision has been made public by the ASI Executive Director.
Appeal Filing Eligibility
1. Appeals of Elections Complaint Committee decisions may be filed only by a Complainant, a Defendant involved in the Elections Complaint process, or a member of the Elections Complaint Committee.
2. All appeals shall be filed solely against the Elections Complaint Committee, which shall act as the defendant.
3. Election appeals must be submitted through the online Election Appeals Form.
Appeal Filing and Review Procedures
All decisions of the Elections Complaint Committee may be appealed to the Appellate Council through the online Election Appeals Form. The Appellate Council shall consist of the Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) or designee, one (1) faculty member appointed by the CSUS Faculty Senate, and three (3) students appointed by the ASI President upon recommendation of the ASI Board and approval by the VPSA. The VPSA shall determine the eligibility of the student members.
Appeals of actions taken by the Elections Complaint Committee must be filed with the (VPSA) no later than the third (3rd) academic day after the Committee issues its written decision and the decision is publicly released by the ASI Executive Director. Appeals must be submitted by the stated deadline through the Election Appeals Form, which will be available only after the Elections Complaint Committee posts its decision and for three academic days thereafter.
Decisions of the Elections Complaint Committee shall be final unless appealed in accordance with Article XI of the ASI Elections Code. Decisions of the Appellate Council shall be final and binding.
Members of the 2026 Appellate Council
Three (3) Student Members
- Rhuma Kadija
- Erin Holliday
- Aryanna Chico
One (1) Faculty Member
- Rolando Lazaro
One (1) Student Affairs Designee
- Jose Ballesteros