Campbell Hits Council Gaps In proposals

As undergraduates prepared to cast their ballots for House representatives to the Student Council in today's elections, Levin H. Campbell, 3rd '48, retiring Council president, last night announced a four-point proposal which he will recommend to the new Council at its first meeting tomorrow night.

First recommendation is for a permanent paid secretary. "The truth of the matter is, members of the Council cannot handle funds totalling $14,000 without clerical assistance," said Campbell. "Present weakness has been emphasized by the unfortunate incident connected with the '49 Red Book fund."

Giving recognition to people doing a "lion's share of Council work," though not actually members of the Council, is Campbell's suggestion. "Appointing these men as Student Council associates will stimulate interest and reward those who have worked with us diligently," he said.

Closer Organization Needed

Third of Campbell's proposals urges the new Council president to work for closer organization of Council activities. "Because of the recent enormous growth of the student organization's scope," Campbell said, "it is vital that the new president place present duties on a sound footing before assuming any new ones not absolutely necessary."

Calling for a revised council election procedure in his fourth recommendation, Campbell suggested that both House nominations and elections be held at a House dinner "to insure the highest quality of Council members and to give all prospective voters the chance to hear about the nomination."

Today's College-wide elections will be decided by preferential ballot, with voters indicating their first, second, and third choices. Nominees holding the least number of votes for first choice will progressively have their ballots allotted to those receiving second place, until one man has a majority.