summer job

芳草萋萋

CHIEF RETURNING OFFICER
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Remuneration: $6,032.00 contract


& u4 D4 v) @. t! w$ N% |JOB SUMMARY:  The Chief Returning Officer reports to the President of  
the Students' Union and oversees all electoral logistics as per Bylaw  
2 K- L5 O& J) F2000.  The Chief Returning Officer shall be recommended to Students'  
Council in the manner set out in the Council Administration Committee  
7 H% o' H# r% m( jStanding Orders by April 15 and serve from May 1 to April 30 of the  
year following their appointment.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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1) To run the elections as per Bylaws 2000
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2) To run referenda/plebiscites as per Bylaw 2000.
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; ^% j4 x6 A7 w, c. ~3) To choose the Deputy Returning Officer(s) and assign their duties.
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4) To organize polls during elections/referenda, including appointing  
adequate poll staff and situating polls at appropriate locations  
across campus, and advertising the poll locations.
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5) To oversee the physical count of the ballots during elections/
referenda.
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6) To report the result of an election/referendum to the appropriate  
parties.
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7) To facilitate classroom speaking arrangements during an election/
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To enforce budgetary regulations as stipulated in the Elections  
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4 x% i# k+ Y" X$ u, ^+ F# [/ M10) To be available to all parties during elections/referenda for a  
minimum of four (4) working hours a day, between Monday to Friday,  
' k+ a. c, ?4 ~1 }0 Z8 Qfrom the first working day after nominations close until the last day  
8 F, x/ J* l* {  ]  Y7 U0 z$ k2 q) wof voting.  These hours are to be posted in advance.
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11) To act as the arbitrator in any dispute which may arise during  
the course of an election/referendum.
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  g+ {& L6 ]' g12) To ensure that a cost effective and accurate ballot counting  
process is in place.

; g- W5 C+ k/ o13) To submit to Students' Council, prior to April 30, a final report  
of activities and recommendations.

14) To organize a minimum of one (1) forum to be held during the week  
of campaigning.
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15) Perform other job related duties as required by the Council  
Administration Committee.
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QUALIFICATIONS:

2 c3 H. i" v' ]# Z0 H7 ~1) Must be an undergrad student registered in at least one (1) course  
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2) Must have some experience in student elections.

3) Shall not concurrently hold a position on Students' Council, or  
any of its standing boards, committees, or any other paid position  
with the Students' Union.
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1 ?8 h+ F, T( y) S4 ~4) Willingness and ability to work varying hours.

5) Excellent project management skills are required.
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5) Ability to deal effectively with Students' Union and University  
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) B0 g' {% T( K3 F" z1 i: xFor further information, please contact Catherine at  
/ B! B% I% l4 K& M5 h9 Oea@su.ualberta.ca or 492-4241.

Union exempt

2 U. j( t; L& a. m3 QRemuneration: $6,032.00 contract

: R9 ]+ ]$ @' APlease apply in writing to: Catherine, Box 500 Room 2-900 SUB, U of A  
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