All UNT Staff Senate candidates are required supervisor approval to be eligible to run for a seat, and if elected, to serve as a staff senator. Supervisors are requested to submit their formal allowance to the Senate using this form.

In addition to supervisor approval, staff members must meet the following requirements to serve as a staff senator:
  1. Staff must be a benefits eligible, Regular Staff, employee.
  2. Staff must hold a position at or below Executive Director level at the time of election.
  3. Staff must have been employed at UNT for at least 11 months by the beginning of the senator's term.
  4. Staff must be available to attend monthly General Assembly meeting on the second Tuesday of every month from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 pm.
  5. Staff must be able to regularly allocate an additional 1-2 hours of time each month for the following:
    • Meet with their Staff Senate committee
    • As needed, meet with constituents.
    • When possible, participate in Staff Senate events