Elections

Nomination Procedures
Those interested in serving on the 4CS Board of Directors are encouraged to self-nominate by submitting the “4CS Letter of Intent” form. By completing and submitting this form, the candidate declares their interest and qualifications to serve on the 4CS Board of Directors and enters into the election process. Descriptions of Board duties and responsibilities, additional election rules, and associated procedures can be found in Article IV of the 4CS Bylaws and on the 4CS Website (http://www.ccccs.org).

The “4CS Letter of Intent” form must be submitted to 4CS by the established deadline (see “Elections Timetable”). One “4CS Letter of Intent” is accepted per candidate per election cycle. It must be submitted via Google Form during the nomination period. To be accepted as a valid nomination, the “4CS Letter of Intent” must be fully completed and signed by the candidate.

A confirmation (via email) will be sent to the candidate upon receipt of your “4CS Letter of Intent”.

Executive Officers: Candidate Qualifications
Each candidate for election to the 4CS Executive Board shall be a current or retired classified professional member from a California Community College (one with a certified local senate). All candidates for election to the President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Government Relations Director executive officer positions must be active members of the current 4CS Board of Directors.

The Communications and Professional Learning Directors are executive officer positions that also serve as open-entry positions for new members interested in serving on the Board of Directors.

Executive Officers: Candidate Qualifications/Open Positions for 2026 – 2028

President Elect (2026-2027)

Secretary (2 years)

Director, Government Relations (2 years)

Director, Communications (2 years)

Region Representatives: Candidate Qualifications
Each candidate for election to the 4CS Board of Directors shall be a current classified professional member from a California Community College (one with a certified local senate). Candidates DO NOT need to be in the geographical areas to serve as a region representative.

Region Representatives (region details): Candidate Qualifications/Open Positions for 2026 – 2028 

Region 2 (2 years)

Region 3 (2 years)

Region 5 (2 years)

Region 8 (2 years)

Region 9 (2 years)

At-Large North (2 years)

Election Rules
All candidates must meet Candidate Qualifications as described in BP 3105. It shall be the responsibility of the Elections Taskforce to verify that these conditions have been met. Any candidate who runs unopposed will be declared elected by acclamation. Should more than one qualified candidate submit a letter of intent by the deadline, an election will be held.

The Elections Taskforce shall maintain nominations and election procedures and conduct the 4CS elections.

Delegate Process
Certified local classified senate leaders will complete and submit the 4CS Classified Senate Delegate Form.
The 4CS Classified Senate Delegate Forms must be submitted before elections by any of these methods:

1. In-person at the Classified Leadership Institute
2. Google form: Delegate form link

One Delegate Form will be accepted per Certified Local Senate. 4CS Election Ballots will only be sent to the authorized and approved Senate Delegate.

To ensure current 4CS membership standing, we recommend sending a copy of your Senate’s most recent Constitution and/or Bylaws to your area representative. Your documents must demonstrate that your organization is the participatory governance body chosen by the classified professionals at your college or district.

ELECTIONS TIMETABLE – Letter of Intent will open on June 4, 2026, and must be received by 5:00 PM Friday, June 12, 2026.

*Please note: If these deadlines need to be revised or extended for any reason, notice and revised deadlines will be posted on the 4CS website: www.ccccs.org. Please check the 4CS website for the most current information.

Definitions
*Senates – are defined as the designated participatory or shared governance body for classified at the local level (i.e. associations, councils, classified organizations, Coordinators, etc.)

**Delegate – Each certified local senate shall appoint a representative, hereinafter called “Delegate”, who shall represent that senate at the 4CS Annual Business Meeting. Delegates must be currently employed as a California Community College Classified Professional. Delegates shall have full voting rights as described in the 4CS Bylaws and shall have the responsibility of being a liaison between the certified local senate, the Region Representative, and the 4CS.