SU Elections
The Student Union Elections are held at the end of January/ start of February each year.
Details on how to apply for postions and general requirements will be made available nearer the time.
It is probable that both a CV relevant to the position will be required, as well as a formal interview; before the Election Night itself.
The following positions are up for election:
(More information regarding the position is available on the Position Page)
Vice President
Stands in for the Pres when not around, is key for last minute decisions and having a well heard voice.
Secretary
Notes all minutes from SU Meetings and Meetings with the Principal. Active role in keeping a concise record.
Treasurer
Key to success of Social Surcharge System (inc. Bar entry). Keeps an eye on Club accounts and SU Accounts with Jan.
Publicity Officer
What's going on where? When's what? Why, where, who and how? Key to promoting the SU.
Website Officer (This!!)
Update the website, aquire Social pics, make the SU's online home what it is!
Promote the SU online, working closely with the Publicity Officer.
Entertainments Manager
Books and manages the bands, large/most imput into the Social Calendars.
Sports Secretary
Works with Ben Harper to ensure Teams and Sports clubs get their matches. Helps set up block fixtures and Ciren Weekend.
Technical Manager
Setting up the lighting, sound system, PA and what not! Key to Wednesday night success!
Retail Manager
Oversees the running of the shop and communicates with the bar steward.
RAG Chairman
Thinks up crazy ways to raise thousands of pounds for charity.
RAG Vice-Chairlady
The lady behind the man, in charge of banking all the lovely money and electing the sub-committee!
Academic Representative
Represents the Students to Academic Staff and Lecturers.
HND Representative
A voice for all HND Students, on the SU. Socials you say?!
(note: no BSc Rep as all other positions are held by BSc Students!)
Half of the positions will be elected on each night (details nearer the time).
Want to go for a position?
Unless running to be the HND Representative, you must not be a HND Student. Why? Because you are on placement from September.
You must also be a first year student, unless otherwise stated.
**Remember that being on the SU is effectively a job. Each position has varying levels of imput required, on top of SU duties. Speak to the relevant person about the position to see if it is right for you.**
Tips:
1. Speak to the current SU member in office regarding the job; any experience you can gain in the month up to the elections is a big help over any other candidates! Your wardens (who probably have inside knowledge on finickety little things which are good to know) will always have good ideas etc, as they have seen it all before!
2. Promote! If no one knows who you are, why should they vote for you? Posters, banners, (get permission please if intending to hang banners anywhere on campus - see Bryony or Rebecca). Also; T-shirts, flyers have all been done before. And thats standard. Be different. Catch the attention of bored students!
3. Your Election Speech. You will have to do one on your election night. Prepare & Practise! If you can't do a speech in front of several hundred like minded students, how can you be a representative for the students? Stand up and make a difference.
Results!
Election results are announced on the night after each set of Elections, in the Main Bar.
Any concerns? worries? nervous? Speak to the SU President about what is fully involved in advance so you can think about everything and make up your mind! Other than that... go for it.
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