Fall 2024: By-Election

The CSA Fall 2024 By-Election is almost here!

Are you looking to develop your leadership skills, advocate and represent undergrads, and have cool perks such as appreciation events? Join the Central Student Association to be part of the decisions impacting students! We are hosting our Fall By-Election to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors and the Executive. If you are interested, now is the time to run because your voice matters!

Nominations open on Monday, September 16, 2024. Reach out to the Chief Returning Officer at csacro@uoguelph.ca to receive your nomination package once the Nominiation Period opens. For more information on the Board and Executive positions, visit our Positions & Duties page to learn more. The full list of vacancies to filled in the by-election can be found below!

Board of Directors and Executive Vacancies

The following positions are available for candidates in the CSA Fall 2024 By-Election:

Vice President Student Experience (1 vacancy)
Vice President Academic (1 vacancy)
College of Arts At-Large Director (2 vacancies)
College of Biological Sciences At-Large Director (2 vacancies)
College of Social and Applied Human Sciences At-Large Director (2 vacancies)
Ontario Veterinary College At-Large Director (1 vacancy)

Fall 2024 By-Election Schedule

Nomination Period	Monday, September 16, 2024 to Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 5pm
All-Candidate's Meeting	Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:30pm in UC 225 and virtually via Microsoft Teams
Promotional Preparation Period	Thursday, September 26, 2024 to Sunday, September 29, 2024
Campaigning Period	Monday, September 30, 2024 to Friday, October 4, 2024
All-Candidate's Forum	TBD
Voting Period	Monday, October 7, 2024 to Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:59pm
Voting Period Extension (if required)	Saturday, October 12, 2024 to Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11:59pm
Ratification of New Members	Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Hybrid Polling Stations

For the Fall 2024 By-Election, the CSA will be holding hybrid in-person polling stations in locations on campus where students can find out more information about the election and how to vote. Check back prior to the voting period for the full list of locations.

CSA Elections Office Staff

Chief Returning Officer (CRO) — Lauren Pyne (she/her)

Available at csacro@uoguelph.ca
Fall 2024 Office Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:30pm - 4:30pm, Thursdays from 11:30am to 3:30pm
Or by appointment

Assistant Returning Officer (ARO) — Vacant

Available at csaaro@uoguelph.ca
Fall 2024 Office Hours: TBD
Or by appointment

Election Bylaws and Policies

In addition to being familiar with CSA's policies and bylaws before participating in elections, it is important for candidates to review CSA election-related policies. See File attachments below.

Those interested in running for an Executive position should read Policy Appendix A - Executive Portfolios (see below) to help you understand the role. It is also strongly encouraged to contact a current Executive (or past member) and discuss the position responsibilities.