Zachary Vigliani, the current SA executive vice president (EVP), will be replacing Dillon Schade as president on Feb. 24. Vigliani has appointed SA member Naomi Barnett as interim EVP until formal elections are conducted.

Barnett is a senior double-majoring in business administration and English. She has been an assistant to the EVP since August of 2015. Barnett is also a hiring supervisor for Binghamton University tour guide positions. Barnett will take office on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Both Barnett and Vigliani declined to comment.

Pipe Dream explains the EVP replacement process:

After Dillon Schade resigns, who will be the next Student Association (SA) president?

Zachary Vigliani, the current executive vice president (EVP) and a senior majoring in business administration, will become president after Schade’s resignation goes into effect on Wednesday.

Who will take over for the current SA executive vice president?

According to the SA constitution, the Planning, Research and Elections committee is required to hold an election for a replacement within 15 class days of the position’s official vacancy. This replacement executive vice president will hold the position until the end of the spring 2016 semester.

While the election process is underway, the new president must appoint an interim executive vice president. The appointed individual must already be a member of the SA. Vigliani nominated Naomi Barnett during Monday night’s Student Congress meeting.

How will the EVP election process work?

The Planning, Research and Elections committee will be accepting letters of intent from Feb. 25 until March 4. On March 7, the ballot will be voted on for approval at the Student Congress meeting. The candidates can then begin campaigning on March 7, after their approval. An election will be held on Wednesday, March 16. A candidate must receive at least 40 percent plurality to win the election. If no candidate earns at least 40 percent, a run-off election will be held between the top two candidates.

Will the EVP candidates have sweeps?

No, there will be no sweeps for the new EVP. Each candidate can campaign on their own to promote their platform, following regular election campaign rules.

Can clubs endorse EVP candidates?

Yes, clubs can endorse candidates. The same endorsement rules apply as those in place for regular E-Board elections. Any executive board, judicial board or member of the legislative body can endorse a candidate. No group can explicitly say to vote for a specific candidate.