Electionary

The AGM is a type of Union General Meeting (UGM) where we approve our affiliations to various organisations and conduct the usual decision-making processes of a UGM.

Only students who self-define as BAME may vote for the BAME Students’ Officer. This term encompasses a wide range of ethnic backgrounds.

Candidates for AU positions (such as AU and Sport Officer, AU Campaigns Officer, AU Secretary, AU Media Officer, and AU Events Officer) must be members of the SU. All AU positions, except for the AU and Sport Officer, may only be voted on by members of the AU.

The process of counting all the votes cast in each election to determine the winner.

The DRO runs the election on behalf of the Returning Officer and is responsible for administering the count and ensuring the election is conducted fairly.

A three-person panel that ensures the DRO has run the election fairly and deals with any incidents that occur during the elections.

Also known as Sabbs, these are elected students who work full-time in one of five roles within the Students’ Union.

A question-and-answer event where candidates give speeches about their aims and ideas. Students can ask candidates about their policies and plans.

The “plus” is inclusive of other groups. Only students who define as LGBT+ may vote for the LGBT+ Students’ Officer.

NUS represents students on a national level, running widespread campaigns and lobbying on behalf of students across the country. The NUS Conference is the National Conference that elects their officers for the next year and votes on NUS policy.

Officers who volunteer while still studying, such as the Environment and Campus Officer or the Gender Equality Officer.

RON is an additional option if you don’t want to vote for any of the available candidates. If RON wins, a new election for that position will be held.

These are elected students who work full-time in one of five roles within the Students’ Union.

A voting system where you rank candidates by preference. This system ensures that your vote can still count even if your top choice doesn’t win.

Also known as Student Voice Reps, these are your elected academic representatives who represent students on their course and their academic issues in various meetings with university staff.

One of the Sabbatical Officers, responsible for the development of the union and its members, and for promoting engagement with democracy both within the SU and externally.

The main decision-making body of the SU. All students are able to attend, discuss, and vote on policy and changes to the way KeeleSU is run.