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
| Nomination Period | Monday, September 16, 2024 to Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 5pm |
| All-Candidate’s Meeting | Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:30pm, location: UC 224 |
| 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 | Monday, October 7, 2024 from 5pm to 6pm, location: UC Courtyard |
| 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 |
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.
| Dates | Locations and Times |
| Monday, October 7, 2024 | Athletics Centre: 10am – 4pm Mackinnon Building: 10am – 4pm Lennox-Addington Residence: 4pm – 7pm |
| Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | UC Courtyard: 10am – 4pm Rozanski Hall: 10am – 4pmMountain Hall Residence: 4pm – 7pm |
| Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | Science Complex: 10am – 4pm Rozanski Hall: 10am – 4pm East Residence: 4pm – 7pm |
| Thursday, October 10, 2024 | Athletics Centre: 10am – 4pm Science Complex: 10am – 4pm Lennox-Addington Residence: 4pm – 7pm |
| Friday, October 11, 2024 | UC Courtyard: 10am – 4pm Rozanski Hall: 10am – 4pm Mountain Hall: 4pm – 7pm |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | Athletics Centre: 10am – 4pmScience Complex: 10am – 4pm Lennox-Addington Residence 4pm – 7pm |
| Thursday, October 17, 2024 | UC Courtyard: 10am – 4pmRozanski Hall: 10am – 4pm East Residence: 4pm – 7pm |
| Friday, October 18, 2024 | UC Courtyard: 10am – 4pmScience Complex: 10am – 4pm Mountain Hall: 4pm – 7pm |
CSA Elections Office Staff
Chief Returning Officer (CRO) — Lauren Pyne (she/her)
- Available at [email protected]
- 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 [email protected]
- 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 |