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| February 2001 | Issue 4, Volume 8 | Election Info for SAMRC Members |
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Candidate for President | 
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JAMES WOOD College
life can get pretty hectic at times. You have to study, go to
work, make time for the gym, maybe even care for a child, or
volunteer somewhere. That doesn’t leave a lot of time to find
out about the latest issues in student politics. That will be my
job. If elected President, it would be my priority to make sure
you know what’s going on, and how that is going to affect your
life at Mount Royal College. I see leadership as an opportunity to
serve. Addressing your needs is the driving force behind my
campaign. Tuition and fees are always going to be on the table of
discussion, and to this end, I will continue the fight to reduce
the financial strain that students experience. I have the drive
and motivation to see this through and get results. As a student
of Justice Studies, I have learned to value and respect the rights
and freedoms of individuals, and to be fair and impartial, while
still maintaining a code of ethics. As President of the
Students’ Association, I will ensure that these qualities are
practiced and adhered to. Mount Royal College is becoming one of
Canada’s leading post secondary institutions. Our student
population is growing at a phenomenal rate and future expansion is
already in the works. The college must grow in order to provide
students with its continued quality of service and facilities. In
order to keep up with the needs of students, the Students’
Association must also grow. The Students’ Association, Wyckham
House, and its services are owned and operated by the students for
the students. This is your building and you have a voice in how it
is operated. As President, I will commit to ensuring that students
are provided with the services and facilities that serve them
best. At the same time, maintaining a responsible financial
accountability to students. I have a heart for students and I do
care about what affects you life.
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| Editor-in-Chief: James F. Robertson,
Chief Returning Officer The Elections Supplement is published in the spring of each year by the Students' Association of Mount Royal College for the Annual General Election. The contents of this publication do not represent the opinion or policy of Mount Royal College, nor do the contents represent the opinion or policy of SAMRC. The Elections Supplement serves the Mount Royal College community by providing information on issues important to the Annual General Elections. The Elections Supplement is published for students enrolled in Mount Royal College credit courses at the Lincoln Park Campus and in off-campus learning centres in and around Calgary. The Elections Supplement is written by SAMRC Election Officials appointed by the Chief Returning Officer and by candidates running for election. All Elections material contained in this publication has been explicitly approved by the Chief Returning Officer. Contents are copyright © 2001. No material may be reproduced without express written consent of the Managing Editor. Please address all concerns, questions and submissions to: Chief
Returning Officer |
Election Rules & Regulations Active members of the SA are entitled to vote. Active members are students currently registered at MRC, currently attending classes, and have paid their SA memberships for the current academic year. In March of each year, elections are held to determine who will be on the next year’s SA Executive Committee. Full-time credit students, maintaining a GPA of 2.0 or higher, are eligible to run for any of the 5 Executive positions. The Chief Returning Officer (CRO) is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the elections. The CRO is completely independent of the SA, even though this appointment is approved by Students’ Council. The CRO reviews all nomination applications to ensure that potential candidates meet the criteria set out in the Elections Policies. All candidates are expected to complete the nomination form thoroughly and accurately. Incomplete forms or inaccurate information result in disqualification. The CRO also oversees campaigning and voting. Clear policies are in place which determine how, when and where candidates may campaign. Policies also state who may actually vote in the elections. The CRO’s decisions are considered final, unless candidates decide to appeal the decision. An Appeal Board, another body independent of the Students’ Association, reviews any Notices of Appeal to decide whether or not there are sufficient grounds for a hearing. If the Appeal Board decides to hear a case, the candidate is asked to appear to present the required information. Any decision handed down by the Appeal Board is also considered final. Any student who would like to review the Election Policies is invited to drop by the reception area in the SA Executive Offices (Z201). The policy is also available in MS Word 97 format through our SAMRC website: Elections Policies and Procedures. |
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