Fall 2024: By-Election

Fall 2024 By-Election Unofficial Results

Please note that these results contain all verified and valid votes in the count. These results will be made official following the Board Meeting on October 30, 2024.

Board of Directors:

College of Biological Sciences: Quorum NOT Met

There were two candidates for the College of Biological Sciences Director position, Haidi Wu and Yael Lazebnik. A verified total of 213 votes were cast which accounts for 3.83% of CBS students. Therefore, this did not meet the required minimum of a 10% quorum. The results are as follows:

• Haidi Wu (in favour of the candidate): 155 

• Yael Lazebnik (in favour of the candidate): 117 

• Decline: 7

The election has not met the required 10% quorum for the College of Biological Sciences (556 votes).

Quorum Update 

Quorum update for Thursday, October 17

We have received a total of 424 responses on the ballot. Currently, the verified number of votes from CBS students is 186 votes

Since there are 5557 students in CBS, we currently have a quorum of 3.35%

We will need 556 CBS students to vote to reach the requirement of a 10% quorum. 

Voting has been extended!

If you're an undergraduate student in the College of Biological Sciences, follow this link to the ballot to cast your vote for the College of Biological Sciences representatives for the remainder of the 2024-25 academic year! Voting has been extended and the polls will close on Friday, October 18, at 11:59pm. Cast your ballot today!

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

All-Candidate's Forum 

The All-Candidate's Forum is a chance for undergraduate students to learn more about the candidates in the election and ask them questions about the key issues impacting students and their plans should they be elected. The Forum is scheduled for Monday, October 7, 2024 at 5pm in the UC Courtyard. Students can submit questions to the candidates ahead of the Forum using this Microsoft Forms link. The deadline to submit questions in advance of the Forum is Sunday, October 6, at 11:59pm. 

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. The full list of locations can be found below. 

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) — Yolanda Grant (she/her)

• Available at csaaro@uoguelph.ca
• Fall 2024 Office Hours: Mondays from 1pm to 3pm, Tuesdays from 2pm to 4pm, and Thursdays from 9am to 1pm
• 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.

File attachments

Attachment	Size
Appendix A - Executive Portfolios	359.08 KB
Bylaw 2 - Electoral	216.91 KB
Appendix G - Electoral	327.72 KB