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Acadia Students' Union General Election 2023
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All complaints remain entirely confidential and the identity of those who submit them will not be shared with anyone.
This document sets out the terms, conditions, rules, and requirements pertaining to the 2023 General Election (the “Election”) held by the Acadia Students’ Union(the “ASU”).
Terms of Reference ASU GE 2023
Complaint Form
Executive Roles
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President
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Vice President Academic & External
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Vice President Events & Promotions
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Vice President Finance & Operations
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Vice President Student Life
Elected Positions 2023/24
Councillors
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Science Senator
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Arts Senator
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Professional Studies Senator
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Sustainability Councillor
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Community Relations Councillor
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Two Councillors at large
Elected Positions 2023/24 - Descriptions & Duties
Executive Roles
The ASU Executive Team is comprised of a President, a VP Academic & External, a VP Finance & Operations, a VP Student Life, and a VP Events & Promotions. These students work full-time throughout the summer, and part-time throughout the academic year to support the day-to-day operations of the ASU.
President | asupresident@acadiau.ca
Serves as the spokesperson, representative and Chief Executive Officer for the ASU. Ensures proper and efficient functioning of the Union, fosters connections with members of the Acadia & Wolfville community and supports the Executive Team members in various initiatives and projects throughout the year.
Vice President Academic & External | asuvpae@acadiau.ca
Serves as the academic advocate and liaison between students and professors or administration, through various Senate Committees as well as by direct student support through appeals and facilitation of connections with relevant supports on campus. Externally, works with Students Nova Scotia and the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations to advocate on student issues to the federal and provincial government!
Vice President Finance & Operations | asuvpfo@acadiau.ca
Serves and oversees all financial aspects of the Union, including supporting student organizations financial training and funding, overseeing governance budgets (including Executives), chairing the Financial Affairs Committee, securing annual sponsorship funding for programming, monitoring the investment portfolio of the Union, and dealing with contracts and negotiations surrounding financials. The VP Finance is also responsible for providing the yearly audit, performing club audits, and statements to the Student Representative Council.
Vice President Student Life | asuvpsl@acadiau.ca
The Vice President of Student Life oversees club activities and advocate for student wellbeing. In residence, the VP Student Life helps support the Residence Hall Association in its mandate. Off-campus, the Vice President of Student Life primarily works with the clubs and societies of the ASU, and the ASU Student Life Committee. They also assist with the planning of both summer and winter orientation.
Vice President Events & Promotions | asuvpep@acadiau.ca
The VP Events and Promotions works to coordinate annual programming for students throughout the year, including Fall and Winter Orientation weeks, Homecoming events, and Awards Night. The VPE&P is also responsible for overseeing the ASU social media accounts and creating opportunities to increase student engagement with the ASU and its initiatives and services.
Elected Positions 2023/24 - Descriptions & Duties
Councillors and Senators
Several other SRC Councillors are elected during the General Election season. These students do not work through the summer or hold weekly office hours through the academic year but are expected to represent the voice of their constituency at meetings. Typically, Councillors are expected to attend 1-3 meetings each month, which include committee meetings and meetings of Council. Additionally, they are expected to sit on and attend several SRC and University committees throughout the academic year.
Arts, Science and Professional Studies Senators
Senators must belong to the faculty they are representing. (I.e., a science senator must be a science student). The undergraduate academic senators represent the students within their faculty (Professional Studies, Arts or Science) to SRC as well as to Acadia University’s Senate (comprised of faculty, students and administration). They consult with students within their departments to gain an understanding of the concerns or challenges facing students, and to present this information to SRC and Senate to ensure that student voices are heard at all decision-making tables. Student Senators also sit on the Academic Affairs Committee, chaired by the VP Academic.
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Arts Senator
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Science Senator
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Professional Studies Senator
Sustainability Representative
Foster a culture of environmental sustainability on-campus and serve as the liaison between the Union and Acadia Sustainability Office, as well as other campus organizations with a focus on sustainability. The Sustainability Representative also chairs the ASU’s Environmental Sustainability Committee.
Councillors (x2)
The ASU Councillors are representatives of the student body as a whole, regardless of faculty, year of study, nationality or other personal characteristics. They serve as general resource Councillors for the Executive Team and other members of Council, serve on SRC Committees. This is a great role for students who may be new to the ASU and looking to learn more about the inner workings of the Union!
Community Relations Representative
The Community Relations Representative is a representative of sorts for off-campus students, acting as a liaison between Acadia Students and the Town of Wolfville. They attend Town Council meetings and work to foster a positive and productive relationship with Wolfville Councillors and residents. They also work with the Executive Board to promote town relations and to encourage student engagement in the larger community.
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February 10th to February 26th, 2023
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February 27th at 7pm at the Beveridge forum
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February 28th to March 7th, 2023
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March 8th at 8am to March 9 at 8pm
Election Timeline
Election Timeline
Election Results
Referendum Results
Question 1 (Residence Students Only):
Do you support the Acadia Students Union implementing a Residence Hall Association (RHA) fee of $6.50 annually to all students residing in residence for the purpose of continuing to carry out its mandate?
113 votes for Yes (50.0%)
80 votes for No (35.4%)
33 votes for Undecided (14.6%)
Result: The question did not meet the required threshold to be considered valid (15% of eligible voters, not counting undecided votes). Therefore, the referendum does not pass.
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Question 1 (Residence Students Only):
Do you support the Acadia Students Union implementing a Residence Hall Association (RHA) fee of $6.50 annually to all students residing in residence for the purpose of continuing to carry out its mandate?
113 votes for Yes (50.0%)
80 votes for No (35.4%)
33 votes for Undecided (14.6%)
Result: The question did not meet the required threshold to be considered valid (15% of eligible voters, not counting undecided votes). Therefore, the referendum does not pass.
Referendum Results
Question 2:
Do you agree, for the 2023-24 year only, to authorize the ASU to delegate the duties and responsibilities of the Vice President Finance & Operations at their discretion and to suspend bylaw 8, article 3(b)(iii), which would require a by-election to be held for the position?
380 votes for Yes (72.1%)
59 votes for No (11.2%)
88 votes for Undecided (16.7%)
Result: The question did not meet the required threshold to be considered valid (15% of eligible voters, not counting undecided votes). Therefore, the referendum does not pass.
Question 2:
Do you agree, for the 2023-24 year only, to authorize the ASU to delegate the duties and responsibilities of the Vice President Finance & Operations at their discretion and to suspend bylaw 8, article 3(b)(iii), which would require a by-election to be held for the position?
380 votes for Yes (72.1%)
59 votes for No (11.2%)
88 votes for Undecided (16.7%)
Result: The question did not meet the required threshold to be considered valid (15% of eligible voters, not counting undecided votes). Therefore, the referendum does not pass.