MSU Presidentials Approach
Andrew Richardson – SRA Humanities/Elections Committee
As of Monday January 12th the MSU Elections Committee will be accepting nominations to the position of President and CEO of the McMaster Students Union. The nomination period will last ten days and end on January 22nd at 4:30pm. As you may have noticed the Elections Committee has produced not only more eye catching proclamations but this year we have introduced a new set of promotional posters and media hoping to inspire students to participate in the elections more than ever. all interested parties must be a member of the MSU in good standing (18 units or more in an undergrad program).
The President of the MSU is responsible for representing the McMaster Students Union to University Administration, the Hamilton Community and to municipal, provincial and federal government officials. The President also is the chair of MSU Inc meetings, Chair of the Executive Board, Chair of the Board of Directors and CEO of CMFU Inc. The President holds office from May 1st until April 30th and may not have a course load of more than three (3) units per term unless the cap is waived by a 2/3rds majority of the SRA. For additional details pertaining to the job of the President please look up the MSU Constitution, Bylaw 4 – Officers and the Executive Remuneration policy.
Students can expect a ratified copy of the election rules to be placed online Monday to coincide with the nomination and proclamation period. The election is scheduled for February 4th and 5th, poll station information will be released along with notice of poll posters so be on the lookout! Additional information concerning the Presidential Debate Series will be forthcoming as details are finalized.
Any questions, concerns or suggestions should be forwarded onto
Jon Scheiding, Chief Returning Officer at
[email protected] .ca
