Part Time Officer Elections Candidate Meeting

Introductions from Deputy Returning Officer Ian Bruce Who we are, what we’re going to cover, what the purpose of this presentation is

Rules Abide by University Regulations, By-laws and the Law. Keep within your budget (£50). 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.

Additional Notes All Executive Officers, Executive Officers Elect, Part Time Officers (not re-running), Media Groups, Staff (University and Union) and Student Staff whilst they are working are required to be neutral. You are able to campaign in the Students’ Union building but due to health and safety concerns no banners or items are to be attached to any balconies within the Union Square. Displaying publicity material either in Victoria Park or on University Road is against local Council rules. No campaigning is allowed in dining rooms within Halls of Residence, the Union Reception, or in the Library. You aren’t able to utilise the Students’ Union or University branding. For O2 nights we have been advised that the only promotional material that will be permitted will be t-shirts. If you have used your own personal printer (or a friends), then we will charge you at Library prices, for your information the price list is included below:- http://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/ithelp/my-computer/print-copy-scan/students/pay

Budget Your budget is £50 Keep your receipts and submit your expenses to us. For active campaigning we charge £7.50 per electronic device e.g. smart phone/iPad/tablet/laptop used. Any questions, just ask!

Electronic Devices

Results announced via email on morning of Friday 22 March via emai Important Dates Deadline Date and Time Campaigning Begins Open now but we recommend that you focus your attention on the days when voting is open. Voting Opens Tuesday 19 March at 8.00am at www.leicesterunion.com/elections Voting Closes Thursday 21 March at 6.00pm Results announced via email on morning of Friday 22 March via emai

Deadlines Activity Date and Time 200 words, manifesto, screen and photograph for website Monday 18 March at 8.00am (Further details available in the rules, remember to ensure you submit documents in the right format) Expenses Thursday 21 March at 1.00pm – please submit to Ian at irb2@le.ac.uk or in person in the main Union Office using the form that will be emailed to you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit the documents in the right format

Your Wellbeing Make sure to look after yourself! Sleep and eat: nothing’s more important than your health Do plan and take time to keep on track with your studies. Support from Naomi Willet in Advice Service (nw132@le.ac.uk). Ian Bruce first port of call for election queries

STV – The voting system

Questions/Complaints In the first instance please contact Ian Bruce (irb2) or, if you wish to make a formal complaint please use the complaint form at https://www.leicesterunion.com/surveys/electioncomplaintsform/ 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.

Campaigning

Positive Campaigning Negative campaigning doesn’t work, only harms you Focus on yourself, not others Don’t be afraid to promote yourself Treat others how you would like to be treated.

Good places to campaign Don’t just campaign in the Square: Use all of campus (except inside the Library/dining halls) including off campus locations such as Brookfield Always ask permission before lecture shout-outs (if you do them)

Good luck and enjoy it!