Voting for the new SMCSU Council will take place from Wednesday, October 11 to Sunday October 15. A full timeline for the election is given below.
There are nine positions on the SMCSU Council to be elected:
• President
• Vice-President
• Vice-President Finance
• Vice-President Communications
• Vice-President Community Life
• Vice-President Academic Affairs
• Vice-President Arts
• Vice-President Athletics
• Vice-President Religious & Community Affairs
The following is a timeline for the election:
Monday, September 25 – Nomination Period begins
• Nomination forms available online and from SMCSU Office
Tuesday, October 3 – All-Candidates Meeting, 5pm in Brennan Lounge
• Nomination Period ends, 5pm – all nomination forms must be brought to this meeting
• Campaign Period begins, end of meeting
Wednesday, October 4 – Eligibility of Nominees confirmed with USMC Registrar’s Office
Tuesday, October 10 – All-Candidates Forum, 4pm in Brennan Lounge
Wednesday, October 11 – Voting Period Begins
• In-person voting poll station time and location TBA
Sunday, October 15 – Voting Period Ends
Monday, October 16 – Campaign Materials Removed, by 11pm (both physical and online)
Tuesday, October 17 – Results Posted
Tuesday, October 31 – Friday, November 3 – Round 2 Voting Period if tie during first round
Erin McTague has been appointed as the Chief Returning Officer by a majority of students who served on the Reimagining SMCSU advisory committee.
Erin has participated in many aspects of residence life at USMC over the past three years. During this time, she has served in several elected roles on the St. Mike’s Residence Council, including serving as President and this year, is the President of her house council. Erin also held a seat on the Reimagining SMCSU advisory committee.
For more information, please contact: usmc.communications@utoronto.ca