Please be advised that all referendum questions must be submitted to the IEC by Wednesday, February 23rd at noon in order to be included on the ballot concurrent with this year’s general election.

Petitions to place questions on the ballot will only be accepted if they are first submitted to the Board. Please submit petitions early to ensure that they meet the deadline. Upon receipt, petitions will be verified to ensure that at least five percent of members in good standard have signed.

Notice of Referenda will be given by the IEC on Tuesday, March 1st. One official “yes” campaign and one official “no” campaign will be authorized for each referendum question. Applications may be submitted beginning on the Notice of Referenda, and must be received no later than March 14th at noon. Campaigns are recognized on a first-come first-serve basis, and should be registered as soon as possible to allow for maximum campaign time.

Please direct any questions regarding the upcoming referenda or general election to the Chief Electoral Officer at ceo@sfss.ca.

The Simon Fraser Student Society will be holding a general election from Tuesday, March 22nd to Thursday, Mach 24th for all Board of Directors positions for the term of May 2011 to April 2012.

Exceptional Leadership Experience

The opportunities to apply your experience and knowledge to critical real-world projects are only limited by your imagination and available time. These positions are ideal for disciplined, teamwork-oriented, self-directed learners with a strong desire to serve their fellow students and the university community.

This experience goes far beyond the challenge and responsibility of the average Co-op job. If you want impressive leadership credentials on your CV, student society leadership is for you.

Discover Your Leadership Potential

Extensive training in finance, organizing, and meeting skills is provided on the job. Board members have a team of experienced professional staff to provide resources and support for their projects and meetings. Student leaders have the support to challenge themselves and learn new skills through hands-on experience.

Job Description

The Board members’ primary concerns are to organize and oversee services and advocate for SFU undergraduate students. This is in the SFSS Constitution. You can choose to run for an Executive or Faculty/At-Large position on the Board.

Executive Officers are largely responsible for directing day-to-day operations of the society and its staff, making informed business decisions and leading any coordinated efforts at planning that might take place. They must work a minimum of 120 hours per month and may receive a stipend of up to $1,750 per month.

Faculty and At-Large directors tend to focus on supporting departmental events and advocacy related to faculty-specific issues. They have an important role to play by balancing executive input at the standing committees of the SFSS. They must work at least 40 hours per month and may receive a stipend of $585 to $725 per month.

Where do I Apply?

There is no hiring process – to become a director, you must be elected by your peers. If you are interested in running, please pick up your nomination form from the IEC office, Surrey SFSS office, or download it on this website at the opening of nominations. Executive candidates must obtain 10 signatures from the student membership, and Faculty Representative candidates must obtain 10 signatures from students who are currently taking a course in or have a declared major or minor in the Faculty.

Positions open:

Executive Positions: President; Treasurer; University Relations Officer; Member Services Officer; Internal Relations Officer; and External Relations Officer.
Faculty Representatives: Arts and Social Sciences; Applied Sciences; Business Administration; Communication, Art and Technology; Education; Environment; Science; Health Sciences.
Two (2) At-Large Representatives.

Important Dates

Nominations open Monday, February 21st at 8:00 am.
Nominations close Monday, March 7th at 12:00 pm.
Campaigning begins Monday, March 7th at 12:00 pm.
Campaigning ends Monday, March 21st at 11:59 pm.
Voting takes place online March 22nd, 23rd, 24th.

Additional Information

Students who wish to become candidates should pick up and submit nomination forms at the office of the SFSS Independent Electoral Commission, Maggie Benston Centre 2240. Nomination forms will also be available online during the nomination period. Campaign budgets may not exceed $50. Candidates for President, Treasurer, Internal Relations Officer, and Member Services Officer are subject to criminal record checks.

In accordance with by-law 17, petitions for referenda must be received by the Independent Electoral Commission by Wednesday, February 23rd at 12pm. All petitions for referenda must first be submitted to the Board of Directors. To submit a petition, contact Ali Godson, President: pres@sfss.ca.

Election Rules and Regulations

The general election and referenda is governed by the Society Constitution, By-Laws, and the Electoral and Referenda Policy (R-17). These documents are available here.

For more information, please contact Chief Electoral Officer Chen Shen at ceo@sfss.ca.