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| February 2001 | Issue 4, Volume 8 | Election Info for SAMRC Members |
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Candidate for Student Life Vice-President | 
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BRAD NEEDHAM When
I first heard the terms “student” and “life” together, I
thought it was an oxymoron, because generally if you’re a
student you don’t have a life. With rising tuition costs it is
difficult for students to go to classes, work a job or two, take
care of other commitments, and then still find time to come out to
event, and get involved in college life. But, that’s my goal: to
make sure students do have a life. So
many students just come to the college, do their homework, and get
out. There is so much more to the college experience than just the
academic side. I
would like to see more people involved in clubs, societies, and
special events. I realize that students today are terribly busy,
and sometimes they just don’t have time to get involved. But
there are a lot of great things that go on here, and I hope next
year I can build on the foundation that has been created this year
and go even bigger. Of course, this job is not just about partying
and having fun. I see it as a position that is all encompassing
for any aspect of student life, hence the name. I
would like to ensure there is an open line of communication
between the students and their Students’ Association. The
combining of VP Activities and VP Internal has created a position
that will require a lot of work. This is something I’m aware of,
and I don’t plan to let the workload scare me away. This
year I hold a position on Academic Council and Appeals and
Grievances, I am the publishing editor of the Reflector, I am the
vice president of the Journalism And Wordsmith Society (JAWS), and
I have been a member of four intramural teams. As well, I
organized and participated in a charity event for the Kids’
Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta (Shave your lid for a kid). On
top of this, I worked two jobs, so I know what busy is. As
far as being involved in different areas of student life, I
won’t say I have done it all, but I have done a lot. I
was told if I get this position that I will have to try to go to
all the events at The Liberty. And, I get paid for this? Sweet! Vote
Brad Needham.
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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
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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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