Part-time Officer By-election

Part-time Officer by-election results

The results of the November 2019 Part-time Officer by-election are as follows;

Women's Officer Rachel Joel

What are the roles?

We are electing two new Part-time Officers to join our current team. We are electing:

  • Trans Students' Part-time Officer
  • Women's Part-time Officer

Part-time Officers represent their student group on campus and beyond by running inclusive campaigns & events, and hosting student networks. They act as a key contact for students on campus, attending meetings on behalf of their student group both within RUSU and the University. Part-time Officers work together to support each other and ensure every student has a voice on campus.

Am I eligible?

You must fulfil the following criteria to run for the roles:

  • To run for the position of Trans Students’ Officer, you must identify as a trans student.
  • To run for the position of Women’s Officer, you must identify as a woman.

You may need to self-define in order to be eligible for a position.

For more information on student group definitions, please look at our definitions guide.

By-election timeline

Nominations open Wednesday 20th November
10:00
Week 8 		Login to the RUSU website using your university username and password to be able to nominate yourself for the role.
Manifesto and photo deadline Monday 25th November
15:00
Week 9 		It is advisable for candidates to submit a 250-word limit manifesto/photo online as part of their nomination.
Nominations close Monday 25th November
15:00
Week 9 		Candidates MUST complete their nomination online by this deadline.
Voting opens Tuesday 26th November
08:00
Week 9 		Log in to the RUSU website to vote online.
Voting closes Friday 29th November
15:00
Week 9 		Log in to the RUSU website to vote online.
Complaints Friday 29th November
15:30
Week 9 		Complaints should be made to Chief Executive, Deputy Returning Officer (ask at RUSU Reception)
Count Friday 29th October
15:30 – 17:00
Week 9 		Election results are counted.
Results Monday 2nd December
Week 10 		Election results will be published online.

Can I find out more?

For more information on each individual role, you can check out our Part-time Officer role guide. If you have any questions about the nomination or voting process, or would like some help, please email elections@rusu.co.uk.

For some helpful tips on running in these elections, such as how to write a manifesto, check out our candidate resources.