With elections coming up spring quarter, USG is looking for students to run for president, vice president and Senate members.USG has been accepting applications since Jan. 26. So, far 99 students have applied for student government positions, said Chad Rothbart, co-director of USG elections. This year, the number of applicants increased. At this point in the election process last year, there were about 75 applicants, said Rothbart. So far, seven presidential teams have picked up election information, along with two presidential candidates who haven’t declared a running mate. Eighty-three students have expressed interest in the Senate.People wishing to run for president and vice president must run as a team and obtain 500 signatures from full-time students.To be eligible to run for these offices, a student must be a full-time undergraduate student and in good academic and disciplinary standing. The officers are elected by students for a one-year term, beginning on the third Wednesday of May.The president and vice president are expected to put in 70 hours a week, and be available 24 hours a day. “It’s a full-time job and a huge commitment,” said John Carney, president of USG. “You are the spokespeople for the entire student body and the leaders of USG.”The president’s responsibilities include attending all meetings of the Senate, being accessible to all students with questions, comments or concerns and meeting regularly with OSU’s president to tell him what is going on with USG.”I would recommend that candidates for president and vice president have USG experience,” said Carney. “You need some experience to run a huge student body.”The vice president has to work with the president on all matters concerning USG, serve on numerous committees, and speak on behalf of USG.The president and vice president don’t go without compensation, though.Each receives $12,000 for the year to be put toward tuition and an “A” parking pass, Carney said. Whatever money is left over is given to the representatives as a stipend. Senators represent one of 22 student constituencies, said Greg Daniels, speaker of the Senate. They are expected to attend weekly Senate meetings.Students running for USG Senate must get anywhere from 30 to 100 signatures, depending on which seat they are running for, according to election by-laws.All candidates must also sign a waiver allowing the offices of Student Affairs and Student Life to access their records. This ensures the candidate is a student in good standing. Academic and disciplinary records are not available to the public. All undergraduate students who have paid their fees may vote in the elections on April 14 and 15.Students interested in running for these positions can stop by the USG office in Room 201 in the Ohio Union. Petitions are due Feb. 12 at 5 p.m.