**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, concerning the election of two members to the Syndicate by teachers of affiliated colleges who are members of the Senate. Key dates include the nomination deadline of July 21, 2023, and the election day of August 4, 2023. Stakeholders need to adhere to specified procedures for nominations and voting.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election Details:**
* Election for two Syndicate members from teachers of affiliated colleges (excluding Principals) who are members of the Senate.
* The election will be conducted using the System of Proportional Representation by Means of the Single Transferable Vote.
* Governed by Chapter IV Section 23 (a) Class II sub-section (2) of the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Act, 1990.
* The term of office will be for a period of three years.
* **Nomination Process:**
* Nomination form downloadable from the University website (www.msuniv.ac.in).
* Nomination papers must be sent by Registered Post (Acknowledgment due) or delivered in person/by messenger to the Returning Officer/Registrar by the specified deadline.
* Envelopes must be superscribed with "Nomination to the Syndicate by Teachers of Affiliated Colleges who are members of the Senate."
* An elector can only act as proposer or seconder as many times as there are vacancies.
* Nominations must be received by 3:00 pm on July 21st 2023 and will be scrutinised at 4:00 pm the same day.
* **Election Schedule:**
* **Issue of Election Notification:** July 12, 2023
* **Commencement of Nomination:** July 12, 2023
* **Last Date for Nominations:** July 21, 2023 (up to 3:00 pm)
* **Scrutiny of Nominations:** July 21, 2023 (from 4:00 pm)
* **Publication of Valid Nominations:** July 21, 2023 (5:00 pm)
* **Withdrawal Deadline:** July 26, 2023 (up to 3:00 pm)
* **Publication of Final Valid Nominations:** July 26, 2023 (5:00 pm)
* **Despatch of Intimation Papers:** July 28, 2023
* **Day of Polling:** August 4, 2023 (11:00 am to 2:00 pm)
* **Scrutiny, Counting, and Declaration:** August 4, 2023 (3:30 pm)
**Impact Analysis**
**Teachers of Affiliated Colleges (Members of the Senate)**
* **Impact:** They are the electorate and potential candidates for the Syndicate membership.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the nomination process (either as proposer, seconder, or candidate) and vote according to the provided schedule and procedures.
**Returning Officer / Registrar**
* **Impact:** Responsible for overseeing and executing the election process.
* **Action Required:** Ensure adherence to the election schedule and procedures, handle nominations, conduct scrutiny, and manage the polling and declaration process.
**Manonmaniam Sundaranar University**
* **Impact:** The university's Syndicate membership will be determined by this election.
* **Action Required:** Facilitate the election process and ensure compliance with university statutes.
Key Entities Referenced
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University: University holding election for Syndicate members
Syndicate: Governing body of the University for which elections are being held
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication containing the election notification