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Reinstatement of Oluwaseun Emmanuel Alegbeleye |
Time of Ruling: 11/02/2021 10:29
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Announcement
Following the announcement of Oluwaseun's removal from the elections process on Wednesday 10th February, an appeal to this ruling was received.
The DRO is satisfied that there were significant extenuating circumstances regarding the non-attendance of Oluwaseun, and as such he has been reinstated as a candidate for the position of Postgraduate (Taught) Students' Officer.
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Appeal Deadline: 13/02/2021 10:29
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Withdrawal of Thi Yen Hoai |
Time of Ruling: 10/02/2021 13:39
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Announcement
According to the DRO's records the candidate failed to attend a candidate briefing. It is a requirement for all Executive Committee candidates to attend a candidate briefing.
As a result Ithe candidate has been notified of their withdrawal from the elections process and informed of their right to appeal within 48 hours.
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Appeal Deadline: 12/02/2021 13:39
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Withdrawal of Oluwaseun Emmanuel Alegbeleye |
Time of Ruling: 10/02/2021 13:39
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According to the DRO's records the candidate failed to attend a candidate briefing. It is a requirement for all Executive Committee candidates to attend a candidate briefing.
As a result Ithe candidate has been notified of their withdrawal from the elections process and informed of their right to appeal within 48 hours.
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Appeal Deadline: 12/02/2021 13:39
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Updating Blurb and Contact Details |
Time of Ruling: 10/02/2021 13:10
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Announcement
Some candidates have been unable to reaccess the Elections Candidate Additional Information Form. Those that have been unable to submit information via that form will have until 9am on Friday 12th Febrary 2021 to submit their blurb and campaign channels. The form is now embedded on the Candidate Resources page: https://northamptonunion.com/make-change/elections/candidate-resources
Please email [email protected] if you would like more information or advice on this ruling.
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Appeal Deadline: 12/02/2021 13:10
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Video Clips For Full-Time Officers |
Time of Ruling: 10/02/2021 12:53 |
Announcement
There has been some confusion with regards to the required 30 second video clips, and how and when they should be submitted. For clarity, the briefing and questions are below. Candidates may submit videos by emailing [email protected] by 9am on Friday 12th February 2021. Any versions received after this time will be refused and candidates will be excluded from SU elections promo videos as a result. "We are producing short social media videos to promote the elections using footage from candidates. For your position could you film yourself clearly answering the following questions via separate video clips of no more than 30 seconds each. Once complete please send those videos to [email protected] President Candidates
VP (Education) Candidates
VP (Welfare & Activities) Candidates
VP (PGR) Candidates
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Appeal Deadline: 12/02/2021 12:53
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Candidate Manifestos |
Time of Ruling: 10/02/2021 12:40 |
Announcement
There has been some confusion with regards to manifestos and how long they should be. That regulation has changed this year and they are now capped at 300 words rather than 500 words. The new limit was announced and made available to those nominating, however the application form allowed a limit of 500 words.
Because of this technical issue we are permitting candidate to resubmit a shortened manifesto, as some are currently cut short after the 300th word. These amendments must follow the following guidance:
Amended versions must be submitted to [email protected] by 9am on Friday 12th February 2021. Any versions received after this time will be refused and a candidate's original sumbission will be cut off at 300 words. |
Appeal Deadline: 12/02/2021 12:40
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List of Declared Campaign Slates |
Time of Interpretation: 10/02/2021 13:20
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Announcement
The following slates have been declared to the Deputy Returning Officer before the 9pm, 09/02/2021 deadline:
Slate 1
Slate 2
Slate 3
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Candidate Sponsorship |
Time of Interpretation: 10/02/2021 13:07
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Any candidate wishing to source external sponsorship should e-mail [email protected] to request a Partnership Agreement form. This form should have the agreement of yourself, your sponsor and the Deputy Returning Officer before any agreement can commence. |
Posting in University-Owned Facebook Groups |
Time of Interpretation: 10/02/2021 13:02
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Announcement
We have received a request from the University stating that no candidates are to post in University-Owned Facebook groups. This is to ensure that these groups are not spammed and can still be used as effective communication tools with current students.
The Union will be allowed to post to these groups during the election process and we will be encouraging students to view candidate profiles online, as well as sharing video content as appropriate.
Please email [email protected] if you would like more information or advice before posting.
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Mobile Devices As Polling Stations |
Time of Interpretation: 10/02/2021 12:58
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Announcement
It is important to both clarify and emphasise the importance that all candidates must ensure that they are leaving a "significant gap" between themselves and people using devices which are capable of accessing the SU website and voting pages when polling is open. It should be clear that you are far enough away that if challenged it is clear that you cannot coerce a student to vote for you in a way that pressures them to do it at that point in your presence.
Please email [email protected] if you would like more information or advice on this ruling.
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Use of Pre-Existing Contact Lists |
Time of Interpretation: 10/02/2021 12:28
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Announcement
A number of questions were asked at both candidate briefings which requires a single interpretation to be posted for all involved.
As covered in the candidate briefings, and contact lists which have been accumulated to assist with other roles in the Union (Executive Committee, Student Council, Student Groups etc) cannot be contacted en-masse for the purpose of campaigning by individual candidates.
This interpretation stops at student groups, and will not extend as far as groups formed on socila media amongst course mates or friends.
Please email [email protected] if you would like more information or advice before posting.
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