ASUS will be holding Fall elections at the end of September 2010. There are many positions to be elected this fall including;

- student Senators (2)

- Year Society Executives (2014, 2013, 2011)

- ASUS Rep to the AMS (2, one has to be first year student)

Any questions about the positions or the election process can be directed to Sacha at internal@asus.queensu.ca

ASUS WINTER ELECTIONS

Not all positons have been filled as of the 2010 Winter Election. Available positions include: one ASUS Rep to the AMS, one ASUS Rep (1st-year), and the 2014, 2013, 2011 Year Societies. See below for more information.

IMPORTANT DATES:

September: Keep an eye out for election information. Contact Sacha Gudmundsson, Internal Affairs, for more information.

ELECTED POSITIONS:

ASUS Executive

The executive of the society shall consist of a President and Vice-President who will ensure the smooth running of the society throughout their term. The executive shall run and be elected as a team. Any candidates interested in this position are urged to talk to the current President and Vice-President Jill Evans and Josh Michelson before even considering their candidacy for the position.

ASUS Representative to the AMS

There are a total of 8 ASUS Reps to the AMS, which in addition to the Executive gives ASUS the largest vote on AMS Assembly. Their job is to represent the interests of ASUS and Arts & Science students to AMS Assembly every other Thursday, and to report the business of the AMS to ASUS Assembly on remaining Thursdays. Assemblies are the legislative bodies of both organizations, where approximately 40 elected student representatives make sure Constitution and Policy are best serving the societies and their constituents. If you are interested in debating and the governmental process, or take an interest in the issues facing students at Queen’s, this is your chance to have your voice heard and learn more about the university.

COMMISSION: Internal Affairs

PAID/VOLUNTEER: Volunteer

TIME COMMITMENT: Every Thursday night from 7 - 10 pm

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FALL 2010.

Year Society Executives

Every class has a President and Vice-President who are voting members of ASUS Assembly and represent their year on the main legislative body of the Arts & Science student government. They run as a team and are elected at the beginning of February, at which point they hire an executive committee of approximately 8 members of the first year class. Together, they plan events, fundraise and discuss issues that affect their specific year of students.

COMMISSION: Internal Affairs

PAID/VOLUNTEER: Volunteer

TIME COMMITMENT: Every other Thursday from 7-10 pm + weekly meetings

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FALL 2010.

ASUS Senator

The duties of an ASUS Student Senator shall include the following, but shall not necessarily be limited thereby:

i) to be a voting member of ASUS Assembly, the University Senate, and the Faculty Board of Arts and Science;

ii) to be available to sit on ASUS and Senate Standing Committees.

The Senate is the senior academic governing body of the University. ASUS Student Senators bring concerns to the Senate from ASUS Assembly, but their main responsibilities are to vote on academic policy with the best interests of the University in mind and to report to Assembly on Senate proceedings.

COMMISSION: Internal Affairs

PAID/VOLUNTEER: Volunteer

TIME COMMITMENT: Every other Thursday from 7-10 pm + weekly meetings

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Fall 2010.