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Club and Society Executive Elections


It's that time of year when members of clubs and societies elect new Sports and Society Executives that will sit on and attend either Societies Executive meetings, or Sports Executive meetings. The Sports and Societies Executive subcommittees are a form of student consultation and representation, meaning attendees input on topics to help develop and improve clubs and societies at UEA, as well as contributing to the approval of grants and new societies.


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Sports and Societies Executive Election 2023-24

It is that time of year when members of clubs and societies elect new Sports and Society Executives that will sit on either Societies Executive meetings, or Sports Executive meeting. The Societies Executive subcommittee is designed to be a form of student consultation and representation, meaning attendees input on topics to help develop and improve clubs and societies at UEA, as well as contributing to the approval of grants and new societies.

22 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 22:00 on Sunday 11 June 2023 (in 3 days and 13 hours)

The polls open at 10:00 on Monday 12 June 2023 (in 4 days and 1 hours)

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The roles


What roles are included in this election?

The following Societies Executive roles will be included in this election:

  • Arts and Performance Societies Representative
  • Charities and Campaign Societies Representative
  • Cultural Societies Representative
  • Games and Hobbies Societies Representative
  • Medical Societies Representative
  • Peer Support Societies Representative
  • Personal Development Societies Representative
  • Political Societies Representative
  • Religious Societies Representative
  • Societies Accessibility and Inclusivity Officer
  • Sustainability in Societies Officer
  • Societies Events and Fundraising Officer

The following Sports Executive roles will be included in this election:

  • Colney Lane Representative
  • Dance and Gymnastics Representative
  • External Sports Representative
  • Indoor Sports Park Representative
  • Martial Arts Representative
  • Outdoor Sports Park Representative
  • Water Sports Representative
  • Sports Events and Fundraising Officer
  • Sports Accessibility and Inclusivity Officer
  • Sustainability in Sport Officer

Representative roles are elected to represent a group of clubs or societies and Officer roles are elected to focus on specific topics or projects.


For more information on these roles:

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Nominations


Any current student at UEA, that will still be a student in the 2023/24 exec year, can nominate themselves for an Exec position.

You cannot nominate someone else for an Exec position.

Students that are doing a foundation year, that are currently on a year/semester abroad, that have intercalated this year, that are transitioning from Undergraduate studies at UEA to Postgraduate studies at UEA can all run for an Exec position. If you fit into any of these categories and are struggling to access the election, please email union.opportunities@uea.ac.uk for further assistance.

Yes, you can nominate yourself for as many roles as you wish as long as you meet the requirements. You can only hold one role on each committee, therefore at most, you could hold one role on Sports Executive Committee and one role on Societies Executive committee.

You can only hold one role on each committee, therefore if you win multiple roles within the same committee (for example you win two roles on the Societies Executive committee), the SU will be in contact with you and ask you to select which role you would like to take on and which role you would like to decline.

Please follow these instructions to nominate yourself:

  1. Log into the ueasu.org website.
  2. Head to this page of the SU website, or to the bottom of your club or society page.
  3. At the bottom of the page, click the nominate button.
  4. Locate the role you want to nominate yourself for and click 'nominate yourself'.
  5. Fill in the boxes with your information and upload a photo of yourself. Click on ‘review your nomination’.
  6. You also have the option of adding a typed manifesto in the 'manifesto' box.
  7. You will receive an email after you have nominated yourself. Your name will appear under the committee role once voting begins.
  8. Make sure you nominate yourself for the role before the nomination period ends.

No, you can only run for an Executive role as an individual.

Make sure you are logged in to the SU website using your student account.

If you are logged in via your student account and are still having difficulties, please contact union.opportunities@uea.ac.uk for further assistance.

 

Frequently Asked Questions


Sports Executive roles can only be filled by members who have had a sports membership in the academic year 22/23 (21/22 if you were on a year away).

Society Executive roles can only be filled by members who have had a society membership in the academic year 22/23 (21/22 if you were on a year away).

You must have been in a club or society during the past exec year to vote in this election.

As a Sports or Societies Exec…

  • You get the opportunity to make positive change for clubs and societies.
  • You are part of a democratic, decision-making process and have an active role in deciding which student groups are eligible for grant funding and reviewing new society applications.
  • You have the chance to learn and build skills, such as negotiation, leadership and teamwork.
  • You can use your experience as a committee member to contribute to the UEA Award and talk about these roles on your CV.
  • You will have the opportunity to make friends with other Execs and work with friends on club and society projects.

The timeline for this election is as follows:

  • Nominations Open - 5th June
  • Nominations Close - 11th June
  • Voting Opens - 12th June
  • Voting Closes - 19th June
  • Results Announcement - 20th June
 

Manifestos


What is a manifesto?

A manifesto is a statement about who you are, what you want to do if elected and why students should vote for you. You do not have to submit a manifesto, although it is recommended that you do.

Why do I need a manifesto?

Manifestos are an important part of the election as they help voters make a judgement on your potential as a Sports or Societies Executive member.

What should my manifesto look like?

This year, to ensure fairness, all manifestos submitted on the SU website must be typed into the manifesto box. If you wish to create additional designed assets, you can post these on social media.

Where do I upload my manifesto?

You will be asked to submit your manifesto during the nomination process. Just look for the manifesto button!

 

Links and Resources

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