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Fall Elections are here
VUSAC is hosting its fall elections in order to fill eight councillor positions, as well as the positions left outstanding from the spring election period: Sustainability Commissioner and Vice President Student Organizations (VPSO).
Councillor (8 positions available)
Councillors assist with the planning and execution of a variety VUSAC directives and events. They are also voting members on VUSAC. Two of the eight positions are reserved for FIRST YEAR students.
Sustainability Commissioner (1 position available)
The Sustainability Commissioner is responsible for providing the campus community with educational programs, services, and events concerned with promoting environmental sustainability. They are the chair of the sustainability commission, as well as a voting member on VUSAC.
Vice President Student Organizations (1 position available)
The VPSO liaises between VUSAC and clubs/levies, assisting with their administration, promotion, budgeting, and scheduling. They are a voting member on VUSAC, as well as on its executive.
Important dates for getting involved:
September 7: Nominations opened
September 12, 14, 20: Elections information sessions, location and time to be announced
September 21: Nominations close at 5:00 pm
September 28, 5:00pm: Town Hall- Get to know the candidates and what they stand for
September 29, 12:01am – October 2, 11:59pm: Voting period
Not interested in holding a position on your student government? Stay involved in the election process by getting to know the candidates: join the “VUSAC ELECTIONS FORUM 2017-2018” Facebook group, and attend the Town Hall on September 28, at 5:00pm.
Nomination packages and further information can be found by visiting the VUSAC office or vuscac.ca/elections-and-hiring.
