I seem to remember the same thing you are saying. Stakeholders would be the ones that vote on the name but this has me a little worried.
Clarification from President Kelley
I appreciate the Committee’s question about what is meant—as stated in the Committee’s charter—by a “public” vote on the nickname. I want to clarify that “public” means anyone who wishes to vote on the selection of a new nickname. So, both the public vote and the preceding suggestion period are intended to be open to anyone who wishes to respond.
http://und.edu/university-public-affairs/nickname/3-25-15.cfm