How To Run

Candidacy Procedures

1. Submit the following sign-up form, expressing your interest in becoming a Candidate.
2. Following completion of the sign-up form, please view the Endorsement Form. Have 20 BCom Students endorse you for your position.
   • For Year-Representatives, only candidates in your respective year may nominate you (A first year can only nominate another first year).
   • Signatures on the endorsement sheet of more than 2 candidates running for the same position will be declared void on all endorsements.
   • i.e. A student may nominate maximum 2 candidates running for Ombudsperson and maximum 2 candidates for Second Year Representative.
3. Submit the declaration form.
   • Submit a brief write up stating their platform and/or autobiography with a minimum of 150 words and a maximum of 250 AND a headshot where the candidate is clearly visible and appropriate to be displayed to members of the CUS.
4. Upon successful nominations, the Elections Committee will then send you confirmation of your nominations and follow up to confirm your candidacy and details about the upcoming elections!
5. Congratulations, you are officially a candidate!

Note: The Elections Committee recommends getting 20+ nominations, in the event that a nomination becomes voided.

Elections Policy and Guidelines

Link to Article 4 of the CUS Code (includes CUS Elections procedures).