May 11 Appointment of Vacant Positions
How to run for appointment on May 11, 2026
1. Review the nominations details on this page.
2. Complete the nomination form below during the nomination period.
3. Attend the board meeting via Zoom.
Important Dates
Nomination Period: April 30rd 9am – May 6th 4pm
During the Nomination Period, prospective candidates must register their candidacy, plus platform statement if unable to attend the meeting.
Board meeting: May 11 5pm
Board of directors to appoint to a candidate the vacant position.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Chief Electoral Officer at elections@camosunstudent.org.
Skip to Position Duties.
Skip to Nomination Form, but please make sure you understand the position duties.
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Step |
Action |
Timing |
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1 |
Public announcement posted (social media, website, campus notices) |
Week of April 27, 2026 |
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2 |
Nominations open |
April 30, 2026 |
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3 |
Nominations close |
May 6, 2026 |
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4 |
Eligibility confirmed by Chief Electoral Officer |
May 7–8, 2026 |
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5 |
Withdrawal courtesy deadline |
3:00 PM, May 11, 2026 |
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6 |
Candidate presentations — 2 min. each + Board Q&A (in-person or video) |
May 11, 2026 — Board Meeting |
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7 |
Board votes — interim appointment confirmed by resolution |
May 11, 2026 — during meeting |
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8 |
Appointee accepts in writing or in person (Bylaw 7.6) |
Within 48 hrs of appointment |
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9 |
Full by-election — student body votes |
Fall 2026 (Sep 25 – Oct 25 — Bylaw 6.3) |
Additional Links
CCSS Bylaws, CCSS Policies, SOP #5 PRD – College Signage and Posters
Position Responsibilities
This list all positions on the board including ones not currently up for election.
All Directors
Responsibilities:
- Council and General Meetings of the Society.
- Executives and Constituency Directors to sit on at least two (2) Society committees, and Directors-At-Large on a least one (1) Society committee.
Committees: Campaigns, Events, Finance, Personnel. - Act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Society;
- Exercise the care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent individual would exercise in comparable circumstances;
- Act in accordance with this Act and the regulations; and
- Act in accordance with the bylaws.
- Relay all relevant CCSS information to all respective CCSS constituents.
- Submit regular written reports, in compliance with Bylaws Part 10.
Positions for this elections:
External Executive
Responsibilities:
- Attend bi-weekly Board of Directors meetings and other basic duties that apply to all directors.
- Shall be the chair of the Campaigns & Advocacy Committee;
- Shall be responsible for organizing student orientations in coordination with society staff;
- Shall be write biweekly Nexus articles or ads; and
- Shall be the CCSS’s liaison to external bodies such as BCFS and CASA Executive and be responsible for relaying all relevant CCSS and external information to the members.
Remuneration:
- $18.85/hour + 4% vac. pay for up to 30 hours per week. Subject to adjustment by the Board of Directors.
International Director
Responsibilities:
- Attend bi-weekly Board of Directors meetings and other basic duties that apply to all directors.
- Organizing events & relevant services for international students;
- Addressing the concerns of all CCSS International members;
- Meeting with the Camosun College International department; and
- Promote the CCSS to International Students.
Remuneration:
- $18.85/hour + 4% vac. pay for up to 10 hours per week. Subject to adjustment by the Board of Directors.
Directors-At-Large: Interurban Director (3), Lansdowne Director (3)
Responsibilities:
Remuneration:
- $35/bi-weekly meeting + $20/committee meeting. Subject to adjustment by the Board of Directors.
May 11, 2026 Appointment Nomination Form
During the Nomination Period (April 30rd 9am – May 6th 4pm), prospective candidates must register their candidacy and student nominations using the web form below. Candidates are required to collect the names and student numbers of five CCSS members (Camosun students) who wish to nominate their candidacy.
Go back to the main Elections page for information on important dates and election pages.
Contact elections@camosunstudent.org if you have any questions or concerns.
Candidate Eligibility
As per CCSS bylaws:
- Nominees for any position on the Council must be regular members of the Society, at least sixteen (16) years of age, and in good standing.
- All candidates in an election must have been nominated by not less than five (5) current members of the Society.
- A member of the Society may not hold more than one (1) position on the Council at any time, with the exception of College governance positions.
- Nominees for Campus Director positions must be members enrolled in at least one (1) course at the College campus from which they seek election.
Candidates must be a regular members in good standing:
- A person who is enrolled in at least one (1) course at the college shall be a regular member of the Society.
- Only regular members are eligible to vote and hold elected office.
- Regular membership in the Society shall be active during the enrolled semester, and continue four (4) months past the end of the semester.
Nomination Form
You will not be able to save your progress to continue the form at a later time.
Return here to complete the nomination form that will appear once it opens on April 30th.
The nomination form for the May 11 CCSS appointment nominations will open April 30th @ 9am and go until May 6th @ 4pm. Please check back here during the nomination period to complete the form.