summer job

芳草萋萋

CHIEF RETURNING OFFICER
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JOB SUMMARY:  The Chief Returning Officer reports to the President of  
+ G3 V. }6 L8 ?" A8 e2 _the Students' Union and oversees all electoral logistics as per Bylaw  
2000.  The Chief Returning Officer shall be recommended to Students'  
/ k1 v7 u# [8 f4 f7 c2 }# NCouncil in the manner set out in the Council Administration Committee  
$ G% M. U) Q/ d2 ^Standing Orders by April 15 and serve from May 1 to April 30 of the  
year following their appointment.

- W8 w" e! f+ x1 I6 Z( Y' TDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) To run the elections as per Bylaws 2000
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2) To run referenda/plebiscites as per Bylaw 2000.

3) To choose the Deputy Returning Officer(s) and assign their duties.
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# X4 M+ o  t/ y$ |. @! j8 ^& ~% H4) To organize polls during elections/referenda, including appointing  
5 A5 t; C2 F  u& Tadequate 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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5 m6 `& T: e. p4 w% Y3 v% J8 p6) To report the result of an election/referendum to the appropriate  
; R) U/ Y! X: fparties.

9 a; n5 q" ?7 D7) To facilitate classroom speaking arrangements during an election/
referendum.

2 I: Z+ D+ s0 {/ N8 |0 t To enforce budgetary regulations as stipulated in the Elections  
Bylaw 2000.

: T$ `4 Z- ^9 x# ]! P' Y; [10) To be available to all parties during elections/referenda for a  
minimum of four (4) working hours a day, between Monday to Friday,  
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of voting.  These hours are to be posted in advance.
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8 i) s  f3 ?. j' I3 x2 K( q' L11) To act as the arbitrator in any dispute which may arise during  
the course of an election/referendum.

12) To ensure that a cost effective and accurate ballot counting  
process is in place.

13) 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.

15) Perform other job related duties as required by the Council  
7 Z. A% W& @- _0 W  k# X: O$ |, ZAdministration Committee.
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1 Z# H$ H4 R$ W7 S) z* ~& _; qQUALIFICATIONS:

8 a! i# Z$ J7 J, {4 ~3 k" Z1) Must be an undergrad student registered in at least one (1) course  
, V0 G6 M! R1 m8 [for each of the terms of Winter Session and shall be a full Students'  
Union member.
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0 O0 m6 f  L" p3 {2) Must have some experience in student elections.

3) Shall not concurrently hold a position on Students' Council, or  
1 R& W, A4 U0 k0 `/ Cany of its standing boards, committees, or any other paid position  
6 }! S# M! @/ A- hwith the Students' Union.
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  X% W9 d6 ?5 y# ]/ l4) Willingness and ability to work varying hours.

8 u6 W2 B# ^1 t. f5) Excellent project management skills are required.
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5) Ability to deal effectively with Students' Union and University  
staff, students and the general public.

- ]5 X/ Z8 v8 q) N, ^6 |! \For further information, please contact Catherine at  
: h- P2 f) _& I! }' c" V/ G5 qea@su.ualberta.ca or 492-4241.

8 R- E. s; K% |& n- z! z) C4 G) s4 TUnion exempt

Remuneration: $6,032.00 contract
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Please apply in writing to: Catherine, Box 500 Room 2-900 SUB, U of A  
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