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2024 Fall Elections

Missed the election but still interested in being on the board of directors? Email agenda@camosunstudent.org to put your name forward!

Vacant positions will be elected and filled at the board meeting on Monday, Nov. 18th at 4:30pm.

*Deadline for applications is Friday, Nov.15th at noon!!*

Thank you for your interest in the 2024 CCSS Fall Elections. The voice of students at Camosun depends voters!

How to run for election

1. Review the election details on this page.

2. Get 5 students to nominate you.

3. Complete the nomination form below during the nomination period.

Important Dates

Nomination Period: Sept 18th 9am – Oct 1st 3pm

During the Nomination Period, prospective candidates must register their candidacy, platform statement, and student nominations. Candidates are required to collect the full names and student numbers of five CCSS members (Camosun students) who wish to nominate their candidacy.

Campaign Period: Oct 2nd – Oct 23rd

The CCSS may reimburse candidates up to a maximum of $25 for marketing costs provided the candidate produces itemized receipts.

Platform Statement Deadline: Oct 1st 3pm

Oct 1st is the deadline to submit your platform statement to elections@camosunstudent.org.

Voting Period: Oct 21st 9am – Oct 23rd 11:30pm

Voting will take place online via electronic ballot delivered to your email registered with the college. If only one nomination is received for a particular office, the election will be by a yes/no vote on a ballot.

Having trouble finding the electronic ballot email? Please check your “Promotions” inbox, your junk mail, or please check any other email account inboxes that you may have used to register with the college. You can email elections@camosunstudent.org or elections@camosun.ca.

About: Electoral Committee

The Electoral Committee is a non-partisan committee that is lead by the Chief Electoral Officer and consists of three members of the society who are not presently seeking election. This committee is responsible for:

  • The administration of the elections.
  • Ensuring elections occur in a timely manner.
  • Determining the eligibility of nominated candidates.
  • Reporting on the conduct and results of elections to Council for ratification.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Chief Electoral Officer at elections@camosunstudent.org.

What about Camosun Education Council or Board of Governors?

You can learn more about Camosun’s election process at https://camosun.ca/about/leadership/elections or download the college BOG/Edco nomination form here.

Additional Links

CCSS Policies

CCSS Bylaws

Past Elections Results

Please note that this webpage is provided for informational purposes only and does not supersede the bylaws, constitution, or policies of the Camosun College Student Society. Nor does this information replace the direct communication nor decisions from the Chief Electoral Officer of the Camosun College Student Society.

Position Responsibilities

This list all positions on the board including ones not currently up for election.

All Directors

Responsibilities:

  • attend Council and General Meetings of the Society.
  • 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.
  • Executives and Constituency Directors to sit on at least two (2) Society committees and Directors-At-Large on a least one (1) Society committees.

External Executive

Responsibilities:

  • 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:

  • $18.40/hour + 4% vac. pay for up to 30 hours per week. Subject to adjustment by the Board of Directors.

Finance Executive

Responsibilities:

  • oversee the financial procedures and records of the Society;
  • liaise with the bookkeeper and/or Financial Resource Coordinator;
  • chair the finance committee;
  • liaise with board members in their respective budgets; and
  • comply with requests and resolutions of council.

Remuneration:

  • $18.40/hour + 4% vac. pay for up to 15 hours per week. Subject to adjustment by the Board of Directors.

Campus Executives (Interurban Executive, and Lansdowne Executive)

Responsibilities:

  • organize activities and Society events at their respective campus
  • co-chair the Events Committee; and
  • liaise with board members to bring student life on and off campuses.

Remuneration:

  • $18.40/hour + 4% vac. pay for up to 20 hours per week. Subject to adjustment by the Board of Directors.

Indigenous Director

Responsibilities:

  • facilitate the ISA (Indigenous Student Association) meetings;
  • maintain the ISA Resource Library, including monitoring the signing out of resources;
  • update the ISA Pamphlet Library for distribution to students;
  • liaise with Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen and other local indigenous led organizations; and
  • attend relevant cutural conferences for indigenous issues, as is financially feasible within the ISA budget.

Remuneration:

  • $18.40/hour + 4% vac. pay for up to 15 hours per week. Subject to adjustment by the Board of Directors.

Pride Director

Responsibilities:

  • facilitate the Pride Collective meetings;
  • maintain the Pride Resource Library, including monitoring the signing out of resources;
  • update the Pride Pamphlet Library for distribution to students;
  • liaise with allies of Pride LGBT2IQ centers in Victoria;
  • attend relevant conferences for Pride issues, as is financially feasible within the Pride budget;
  • participate in campaigns to increase the awareness of pride related issues and create a comfortable environment on campus for members of the Pride community; and
  • support all students who come to the Pride office with situations, questions and discussion.

Remuneration:

  • $18.40/hour + 4% vac. pay for up to 15 hours per week. Subject to adjustment by the Board of Directors.

Student Wellness and Access Director

Responsibilities:

  • address the concerns of all Camosun College Students requiring wellness and access;
  • maintain communications with the Camosun Centre for Accessible Learning;
  • coordinate events and building community for CCSS Wellness & Access members; and
  • Investigate and identify specific areas on campus where the services for the students with disabilities can be improved.

Remuneration:

  • $18.40/hour + 4% vac. pay for up to 15 hours per week. Subject to adjustment by the Board of Directors.

Women’s Director

Responsibilities:

  • facilitate the Women’s Collective meetings;
  • maintain the Women’s Resource Library, including monitoring the signing out of resources;
  • update the Women’s Pamphlet Library for distribution to students;
  • facilitate the activities that are run for and by the Women’s Collective;
  • purchase food for Women’s Centre food bank;
  • maintain Centre cleanliness and atmosphere;
  • attend relevant conferences for women’s issues, as is financially feasible within the Women’s collective budget; and
  • participate in campaigns to increase the awareness of women’s related issues and create a comfortable environment on campus for self-identified women.

Remuneration:

  • $18.40/hour + 4% vac. pay for up to 15 hours per week. Subject to adjustment by the Board of Directors.

International Director

  • 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:

  • $18.40/hour + 4% vac. pay for up to 10 hours per week. Subject to adjustment by the Board of Directors.

Sustainability Director

  • encourage and maintain the movement by Camosun students to reducing their environmental footprint; and
  • coordinate Society campaigns and activities concerning environmental awareness.

Remuneration:

  • $18.40/hour + 4% vac. pay for up to 10 hours per week. Subject to adjustment by the Board of Directors.

Directors-At-Large (Interurban Director, Lansdowne Director, Off-Campus Director)

Remuneration:

  • $35/bi-weekly meeting + $20/committee meeting. Subject to adjustment by the Board of Directors.

2024 Fall Election Nomination Form

During the Nomination Period (Sept 18th – Oct 1st 3pm), 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

Please have your platform statement and 5 nominations ready before you begin filling out the form. You will not be able to save your progress to continue the form at a later time.

The nomination form is now closed as of October 3rd at 3pm.

Nominations are open from 9am on September 18th to 3pm on October 1st. It’s recommended to get your nominations in early and check that you have received the confirmation email.