Welcome to the Students’ Union elections! Elections 101

Nominations STAND for election Monday 2 – Thursday 19 February Voting VOTE in the election Friday 6 – Thursday 12 March Key dates

The University of Salford Students' Union is a charity dedicated to enhancing students' lives. We are independent of the University and led by students for the benefit of students. Every Salford student is a member of the Students' Union. Every one has a vote! What is the Students’ Union?

Departments and functions: Student Activities Student Representation and Support Marketing Commercial Services Finance/HR/Admin etc. What is the Students’ Union?

President: Chief spokesperson and figurehead of the Union A full and active member of the University Committee structure Liaise closely with the Vice Chancellor’s Executive Committee and senior University staff Responsible for the interpretation of the Union’s constitution and rules Co-ordinate the activities of the Union Chief Executive and the permanent staff Co-ordinate the work of the Sabbatical Trustees Liaise with the National Union of Students Oversee the finances of the Union What do Sabbatical Officers do?

Vice President: Take responsibility for the Union’s work within one of the University’s Colleges Work with Union staff members to deliver effective student representation Support Student Reps in tackling issues affecting the student experience Work with staff in the Union to ensure the development of student activities Mount campaigns on issues affecting the student experience Represent students on University Committees Take the lead in promoting the Union elections What do Sabbatical Officers do?

A chance to direct the way the University and Union operates Challenge the University to maintain a student centred view at all times Opportunities to choose and lead projects and campaigns A position of genuine authority and responsibility Meetings and paperwork! What to expect

If you stand for an elected role, you will gain new skills and experiences whether you are successful or not. You can: Represent students at Salford and contribute to making their University experience the best it can be Gain new employability skills and enhance your confidence Spend a year gaining new experiences in presenting, speaking in public, taking part in a range of Union, local and University meetings and events Play an active part in Union and University decisions and ensure that students get the best outcomes possible. Have fun, get paid and meet new people Why should I run?

Elections Promotion You will be given a ‘pack’ of publicity materials You will have access to other creative methods of campaigning Elections staff will run guidance sessions and be available for one-to-one meetings to help you plan

Let’s go! Any questions?