AGENDA

• Introduction from NUS• Voting Process• Rules (Including slates, expenses)

• Publicity

CONGRATULATIONS

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VOTING PROCESS

WHAT IS ALTERNATIVE VOTING?

• We use the Alternative Transferable Vote system

• Voters rank their candidates in order of preference (1,2,3,4 ETC…)

• If a candidate receives over quota of the “first preference” votes they are elected immediately

• If no candidate receives more than quota of the “first preference” votes then the candidate with the least votes is eliminated and their “second preferences” are redistributed to the other candidates

• If any of the candidates has received more than quota of the votes they are elected

• If no candidate has more than quota of the votes then the above process is repeated: the candidate with the second-least votes is eliminated and their “third preferences” votes are redistributed.

R.O.N.

President

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Green

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Quoracy - 231PresidentStage 1

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Pink 53

Green 89

Orange 135

Purple 147

Red 29

Votes Cast- 460

Quoracy – 231PresidentStage 2

Pink 67

Green 110

Orange 135

Purple 148

TOTAL VALID VOTE: 460

Quoracy – 222PresidentStage 3

Green 112

Orange 182

Purple 148

TOTAL VALID VOTE: 442

Quoracy – 197PresidentStage 4

Orange 235

Purple 157

TOTAL VALID VOTE: 392

ELECTEDPresident

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HOW TO VOTE

Students can vote online by going to www.brunelstudents.com/vote

If a student has problems voting it is likely that they have opted out of Union membership. They need to go to the Student Centre to Opt back in.

Step 1Go to BrunelStudents.com/vote

Step 2Click on the position you would like to vote for

Step 3Make sure you have a look at Manifestos to help you make an informed choice

Step 4Review your vote, make sure it’s in the correct order

Step 5Click Cast Vote

Step 5You will get a confirmation message to show your vote has been cast.

RULES

THE SPECIFICS• No using your position or Union resources• Every computer is a ballot station• No defacing or removing materials• No unsubstantiated or personal criticism• No Bribes• Inappropriate behaviour• Social Media• Union hosted sites• Club and societies• Locos and Academy – No active campaigning.• The Library – No campaign materials allowed, including the wearing of

publicity.

WHAT CAN I SPEND MY BUDGET ON?• Printed Publicity• T-shirts• Card• Paint• Blue tac

• Balloons• Costumes• Etc……

Nominal costs are available on the website.

These costs are based on the cost of buying an item second hand or from a low cost supplier, and are designed to cover items you may already have around the house which you wish to use as part of your election campaign.

EXPENSES• Student Officer positions have £100 to spend plus £20 print credits at the

Union;

• Student Trustees and Chair positions have £30 to spend plus £20 print credits at the Union;

• The Union will not cover any of your costs except the £20 print credit for printing done at the Union;

• Keep all receipts and submit them with your Expenses Form; This is available under the candidates resources section of the election website.

SLATES• You may wish to run as a state – this is when you form a group with other

candidates.• You must register your slate by the start of campaigning by e-mailing

Rebecca Davies.• If you run as a slate you are liable for each others actions• Slates also receive an alternative allocation of funding.

(£20 x n) +(n1+n2 +n3+n4+n5) N1 = £100N2 = £100/£30 x .75N3 = £100/£30 x .55N4 = £100/£30 x .40N5 = £100/£30 x .30N6+ = £100/£30 x .20

PUBLICITY

PUBLICITY LOCATIONSHamilton Centre Hall waysLocos – behind the pool table

and on the disabled ramp

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PUBLICITY LOCATIONSExternal Non-moving glass on lift

External Pillars &

Lecture Centre

Internal Pillars 1st floor Notice BoardStair Wells

Windows of ground floor computer room

PUBLICITY LOCATIONSGlazed Walkway facing the Quadexternal non glass panels

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PUBLICITY LOCATIONSRailings External Pillars

The Concourse

OTHER AVAILABLE AREAS

You may also place publicity in:• Isambard amenities ground floor

If there are locations you wish us to see if we can gain permission please just drop Rebecca Davies an email.

OUT OF BOUNDS

• Fire Doors• Lecture centre ground floor foyer windows• Any where in the Bannerman centre including

the Library• Toilets• External Glass areas of the Hamilton centre• Yard Bird• Social Kitchen

BE AWARE

• Publicity should only be put up using blue/white tac.

• When flyering try not be a litter nuisance by collecting up any publicity that is left lying around

• If you put posters up on the outside of buildings there is a risk that they will be damaged by the wind and rain.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Please be aware of your own safety when campaigning and putting up publicity.

• Assess the situation: If the spot you wish to put a poster on is too high do not stand on unsuitable equipment.

• Wear suitable footwear

ELECTIONS AND REFERENDA COMMITTEE• All of our elections within the Union are overseen by the Elections and

Referenda committee (ERC).• Elections and Referenda committee meet regularly throughout the Elections

process and to make sure no one can complain about bias or favouritism, ALL of the committee agree to not express interest or support for any candidates.

COMPLAINT OR QUESTIONS

• Complaints regarding the conduct of any candidate’s campaign must be submitted, in writing to ERC via Rebecca Davies.

• Complaints about campaigning need to be received prior to the account. As a result the deadline is 4:30pm on the 11th March 2016.

• If you have any questions regarding the elections process or you are unsure if something is allowed please email Rebecca Davies.

THE TIMELINE

• Start of campaigning – Monday 18th April, 6pm

• Voting – Monday 25th April, 10am – Wednesday 27th April, 4pm

• Results – 28th April, 6pm in the AUM

SUMMARY

Following this briefing you should now be familiar with:• The rules of the election and the official documentation

of these rules. Along with the Role of ERC.• Where you can place publicity and the approved

expenditure• What opportunities you have been provided• The voting process and how to vote• The timeline of the elections

You will find all the details around the elections, along with the rules at:www.brunelstudents.com/elections

QUESTIONS