1. Union Council Elections 2018

2. Agenda? Introduction and a few words on campaigning
Overview of Union Council and new Ideas System
Rules and Timetable for the election
Campaigning tips and guidelines
What do you love and what would you change?

3. Campaigning

4. Online

5. Talking to Students!
If this sounds like something you want to get involved with, contact Sarah Chapman:

6. The positions? Lead Union Representatives – 2 per department.
Part Time Officers
Postgraduate Officer
Women’s Officer
Trans Officer
Mature and Part Time Students’ Officer
Commuter Students’ Representative
Democratic Procedures Committee
Scrutiny Panel
NUS National Conference Delegates

7. Union Council Structure
Students’ Union Support
Democracy and
Liberation
Coordinator
Deputy Director
Of Membership
Services
1 Part-Time
Student Staff
Union Council
Part Time Officers
2 Lead Union Reps
(one open seat & one woman)
Executive Officers (Non Voting)
20 student open places per meeting

8. Ideas System – How does it work?
Simple operational Idea
Done
Non controversial campaign/event
20 likes within 2 weeks
Actioning Group
Big event or campaign Policy, or Resources
Union Council

9. Benefits of being a Representative
Use your voice to improve the University Experience for yourself and your peers!
Improve your employability, and boost your transferrable skills:
Negotiation and conflict resolution
Public Speaking
Problem Solving & Decision making
Communication
Gain experience attending formal meetings with senior staff
Accreditation, Hear and a Union Council Hoodie
Full Training

10. Union Council Wins Wider Variety of food on Campus
Campaigning for bursaries for Asylum Seekers
Blood Donation Drive on campus
Accommodation support and advice for students
To lobby for food to be allowed to be eaten in the Library
Improve safety on Victoria Park
To introduce a Zero Tolerance Policy for the Union
Increase the number of water fountains on campus
Introduction of Equality and Liberation Champions

11. Training and Support Lead Union Representatives
Online Training 3 modules covering your role, representation and campaigning - week commencing 22nd October
Face to Face Optional Training – week commencing 29th October including Liberation, Consulting Students, Chairing a Meeting and Influencing positions of power
Welcome to Union Council Event on 30th October 6.15pm in the Union Square
All other roles will have an initial face to face training, everyone free to attend Welcome event and optional workshops

12. Election Rules Abide by University Regulations, By-laws and the Law.
Keep within your budget.
No campaigning of any kind by you or any of your supporters should take place at or near the Ballot Station areas.
You are responsible for those who campaign on your behalf.

13. Budgets/Expenses
Your budget is £20 (£35 for Part Time Officer Positions)
Keep your receipts and submit your expenses to us.
For active campaigning we charge £5.00 per electronic device e.g. smart phone/iPad/tablet/laptop.
Any questions, just ask!

14. Key Dates Deadline Date and Time Campaigning Begins
Manifesto Deadline – to submit online (300 words and
Screen Deadline – to
Monday 15th October at 8.00am
Monday 15th October 10.00am
Voting Opens
Wednesday 17th October at 8.00am at
Expenses Deadline
Friday 19th October at 10.00am
Voting Closes
Friday 19th October at 3.00pm
Results will be ed to you on the evening of Friday 19th October with details of how to sign up for training.

15. STV – the Voting System

16. Questions/Complaints
In the first instance please contact Ian Bruce (irb2) or one of the other members of the election team, if you wish to make a formal complaint then please Ian Bruce.
Any issue you wish us to consider must be submitted before the close of voting.
Independent Returning Officer – Owen Jones, makes the final ruling on all complaints.

17. Further Information
Guidance on how to vote will be available at cy/elections/candidate-resources/
Resource Hub, this has all the presentations from the last set of Executive Elections (includes information on Intelligent Campaigning and guidance on what counts as early campaigning)

18. 10,000 Conversations?
What do you love about your Student Experience so far?
What would you like to see improved/changed?

19. Good luck and enjoy it!
Any Questions