Notice is hereby provided for the Ethnic Minority Officer Bye-Election 2024.
Notice is hereby provided for the Ethnic Minority Officer Bye-Election 2024.
The Elections are to be held for the following positions:
Part Time Officers
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Number to be Elected
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Ethnic Minority Officer
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1
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Formal Timeline
The overall timeline for the elections is as follows:
- Nominations: Monday 11th November 2024 (10am) – Wednesday 13th November 2024 (4pm)
- Voting: Monday 18th November 2024 (10am) – Friday 22nd November 2024 (4pm)
Additional Dates
On Friday 15th November, candidates will be provided training and ongoing development in preparation for the Elections and results will look to be provided from Wednesday 27th November 2024 onwards, subject to approval by the Returning Officer. Training materials will be made available to all candidates after the training session(s)
Applications Process
All nominations will be submitted electronically through the Guild Website between Monday 11th November (10am) and Wednesday 13th November, (4pm) 2024.
Candidates can request support in submitting their nominations via the Student Voice Team by contacting: elections@guild.bham.ac.uk
Regulations and Rules Governing the Election
Election Regulations govern Guild cross-campus elections and ensure they are free and fair at the Guild of Students. This is through the current Guild Bye-Laws (Guild Bye-Law 8) in conjunction with our Guild Election Regulations.
As per Bye-Law 8 within the Guild of Students’ Bye-Laws all applicants and voters must be Full Members of the Guild of Students to nominate themselves and vote. As per the Byelaws and the Election Regulations it is expected that candidates standing in elections for Liberation positions self-define as belonging to that Liberation group.
Contacting the Guild Elections Team
Please send all questions regarding the elections through to: elections@guild.bham.ac.uk
This is your opportunity represent the University of Birmingham community on the key issues that matter most and help students and researchers to make the most of University life. You can find out more about the role on the Guild of Students website.