Chief Returning Officer (CRO) - University of Lethbridge Students' Union

Deadline to Apply: January 22nd

Position Type: Part-time, Academic Year Term

Reports to: General Assembly and General Manager

Position Overview

The Chief Returning Officer oversees and administers all ULSU elections, by-elections, and referenda, ensuring fair and proper conduct throughout all electoral processes.

Required Bylaws

Must be familiar with and enforce:

· Bylaw 24 - The Chief Returning Officer

· Bylaw 25 - Voting and Eligibility

· Bylaw 26 - General Elections and By-Elections

· Bylaw 27 - Campaigns for Election Candidates and Referenda

· Bylaw 28 - Adjudication of Elections and Referenda

· Bylaw 29 - Election or Referendum Provision

· Bylaw 30 - Referenda

Key Responsibilities

· Supervise and provide guidance for all ULSU elections and referenda

· Ensure compliance with all election bylaws listed above

· Maintain specified office hours during election periods

· Chair Town Hall Meetings for elections and referenda

· Organize and conduct mandatory orientation sessions for candidates

· Count ballots (when paper ballots are used)

· Coordinate with Communications Coordinator to publish election advertising, communications, and official results

· Prepare detailed post-election reports

Required Qualifications

· Must be an active member of ULSU

· Cannot be:

o Current ULSU General Assembly member

o Executive member of any ULSU Club

o In a conflict of interest for any election or referenda

Compensation

As per Policy 28 - Chief Returning Officer Remuneration

· $600 following completion of General Election

Time Commitment

· Minimum 9 hours per week during campaign periods

· Additional hours required for orientation sessions, ballot counting, and report preparation

Please send your resume and cover letter to the General Manager, Cheri Pokarney at su.communications@uleth.ca