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Good morning, Representatives! </div>
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As we officially head into <span data-markjs="true" class="markz5qd1txpm ContentPasted0" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: black;">
election</span> season, I am writing with a reminder that each member of COGS, as well as those interested in running for a seat, is required to
<b class="ContentPasted0">submit a Declaration of Candidacy form by Thursday, September 29th at 4:00pm</b>. Here is the link to complete the Declaration of Candidacy form: <a href="http://fla.st/vote" data-auth="NotApplicable" id="LPlnk262227">http://fla.st/vote</a>
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This can be completed on a mobile device or laptop/computer. It will take approximately 2-5 minutes to complete. You will need to have your EMPLID when filling out the form. You will need to type in the seat (number) you are running for (your current seat OR
a different open position) followed by the organization (Congress of Graduate Students). Current seat numbers are updated o<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">n the COGS website.
</span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b class="ContentPasted0">Please ensure you are running for your current seat (if you are not running for another open position) so that more than one person does not run for the same seat</b></span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">.
You should not required to report your party affiliation, but if you are forced to, then it might be best to pick independent. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Attached please find and note the calendar dates for upcoming
</span><span data-markjs="true" class="markz5qd1txpm ContentPasted0" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: black;">election</span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">
</span>deadlines. COGS candidates are not required to attend the candidate seminars. However, COGS students must still submit campaign contributions forms and Final Expense Statements, even if no money was donated or spent. I will send more information about
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<div dir="ltr"><span class="ContentPasted0" style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(0,0,0)">Have a great Tuesday and please stay safe this week with Hurricane Ian moving into our area.
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<span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Laura Vaughn<br>
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<div style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:13.3333px">Deputy Speaker of Communications </span></div>
<div style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-size:13.3333px">Congress of Graduate Students</span></div>
<div style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:10pt">sga-cogs-communication@fsu.edu</span><br>
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