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 2006 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 17, 2006, notifying candidates of the results, and conducting the appeal process as required. Please include a recent resume and your AU student ID number along with a letter indicating your intent to apply for this position.
Selection Criteria
“¢ Applicant must be currently registered as an AU student.
“¢ Applicant must be bondable.
“¢ Applicant must have strong organizational and logistical abilities.
“¢ Applicant must be able to analyze and apply policy to ensure a fair election process.
“¢ The CRO will be ineligible to run for council in the 2006.
“¢ Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is an asset.
“¢ Candidates must be able to operate out of the AUSU head office located in Edmonton, AB.
Remuneration – $500 stipend
Apply to: AUSU, Peace Hills Trust Tower, 1200 10011 109th Street, Edmonton, AB, T5J 3E4 – Phone: (800) 788-9041 extension 2905
E-mail: communications@ausu.org
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