AUSU Job Posting – Chief Returning Officer

Deadline - January 17th

The Athabasca University Students’ Union (AUSU) represents AU students and their interests. The Union strives for a fair and accessible election process for members to the Students’ Council. To this end, AUSU is seeking a student to fulfill the role of Chief Returning Officer (CRO) for the 2004 AUSU General Elections.

Position Duties and Responsibilities
The CRO’s responsibilities, as outlined in AUSU policy, include arranging to receive, collect, and maintain ballots in a secure location, overseeing the counting of ballots with two (2) Scrutineers on March 21, 2004, notifying candidates of the results, and conducting the appeal process as required.

The CRO reports to the Executive Director of AUSU and AUSU Students’ Council.

Selection Criteria
“¢ Applicants must be currently registered as an AU student.
“¢ Applicants must be bondable.
“¢ Applicants must have strong organizational and logistical abilities.
“¢ Applicants must be able to analyze and apply policy to ensure a fair election process.
“¢ Candidates in the 2004 AUSU General Election are ineligible for this competition.
“¢ Candidates must be able to operate out of the AUSU head office located in Edmonton, AB.

Remuneration
$500 stipend

Application Deadline
Saturday, January 17, 2004.

Apply to:
AUSU, 2nd floor North Tower, 10030 – 107 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5J 3E4
Phone: (780) 497-3413 or toll free 1-800-788-9041 ext. 3413
E-mail: ausu@ausu.org