Monday 12 March 2018
midnight - midnight
LSE
For the first time, LSESU Canadian Executive Committee leadership positions will be elected online. The timeline of the online elections will be as follows:
• Self-nominations open on Monday 12th March at midday
• Nominations close on Thursday 15th March at 6pm
• Elections will be running from Friday 16th March 6pm to Monday 19th March 6pm
Election outcomes will be declared by Wednesday 21st March. All links will be provided in due course.
We really encourage you to vote and run for Executive Committee positions. Hopefully our work this year has shown that this Society can make a positive contribution to members students' experiences. They're also flexible roles, ensure the Society continues to keep Canada represented at the SU and look great on a CV.
Check below in the appendix to see what roles are available!
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Rules of the elections: Dull, but important:
• Quorum is 5 members, membership must have been bought 48 hours prior to elections.
• Chaired by an outgoing ExCo member, votes are usually done by simple majority on the day, in-person and by a show of hands excepting the online elections for the ExCo.
• Candidates unable to attend may submit a speech to be read.
Roles up for election:
President, who:
• Convene and chair society meetings.
• Liaise with LSESU officers and staff on all society issues
• Be responsible for ensuring compliance with all LSESU and School policies and regulations.
• Ensure all other committee members complete the relevant training needed for their roles.
Treasurer, who:
• Administer and keep a record of the finances of the society.
• Authorise all society expenditure via the use of Expense 365 or otherwise.
• Be responsible for ensuring all group activity abides by LSESU financial procedures.
Secretary, who:
• Act as liaison between the society committee and its members.
• Be responsible for managing the student group’s email and room bookings rights
• Take minutes of all society committee meetings, AGMs, and ordinary meetings