Senate

Description:

Represent the interests of all students at Senate meetings.

Job Type: Volunteer

Senate positions:

• Arts Senator

• Science Senator

• Health Studies

• Education Senator

• Music Senator

• Two Senators at Large

Additional Information:

1. Can I run for more than one Senate position?
   No, you can only run for one position.

2. I am in my first year, can I run for a Senate position?
   yes, you can be in your first year. As long as you are enrolled in classes, and will be for the entire election year, you are eligible to be a Senator.

3. I am graduating this year, can I still run for a Senate position?
   No, if you are graduating this year you can’t run for a senate position. You need to be a student enrolled in classes for the entire election year.

4. Is this position paid?
   No, this is a volunteer position

5. Can anyone sign my nomination form?
   No, not just anyone can sign your nomination form. First, they need to be students. Second, they need to be from the same faculty of the position that you are applying for. For example, if you are applying for Arts Director, the students that sign your nomination form need to be enrolled in the Faculty of Arts.

6. Can I run for more than one position?
   No, you can only run for one position. 

7. What does 1st nomination and 2nd nomination period mean?
   The first nomination period is the time in which candidates are being nominated for their intended position. The second nomination period is only for those positions that have not received a candidate. For example, if nobody runs for President in the first nomination period, it is still available to do so in the second nomination period.

8. How do I get a nomination package?
   Nomination packages are available in the BUSU office (located on the first floor in the Knowles-Douglas Building) or online at busu.ca. There are two different packages: Executive AND Director, Senate, and Board.

9. Where do I drop off the nomination package when it is complete?Nomination packages can be dropped off in the BUSU office, which is located on the first floor in the Knowles-Douglas Building, at the front desk starting February 10, 2020.

10. If I have more questions who do I contact?
    If you have more questions, you can email the Returning Officer at ro@busu.ca