Elections Rules and Regulations – 2024/25 The Undeb Bangor Sabbatical Officer Elections are governed by Bye-Law 7 – Elections, of the Undeb Bangor Constitution (which can be viewed here- www.UndebBangor.com/governancedocuments ) and by the rules and regulations set out below, as approved by the Undeb Bangor Trustee Board and Elections Committee. Breaking any of these rules may result in sanctions being placed on a candidate, campaigner, or campaign.
Nominations
1. A candidate is only entered into the election when they have successfully attained the following criteria: 1.1. Nominated themselves using the online nominations process by the nominations deadline. 1.2. Is eligible to stand in the elections as defined in the Articles of Association and Bye-Laws. 1.3. Attended the Candidates’ Briefing, or received a verbal briefing from the Deputy Returning Officer if they were not able to attend because of special circumstances. 1.4. Agree to be bound by these rules and Undeb Bangor Bye-Law 7 – Elections. 2. A candidate can only nominate themselves and stand for one position.
Candidate Briefing 1. All candidates must attend the candidate briefing. 2. Candidates who do not attend the candidate briefing will not be permitted to stand in the elections. 3. If any candidate is unable to attend the candidate briefing, the process will be: 3.1. The candidate must submit special circumstances to the Deputy Returning Officer within 2 working days of the date of candidate briefing. 3.2. The candidate must provide details of their special circumstances and why they are/were unable to attend. 3.3. The Deputy Returning Officer will decide whether to uphold the special circumstances. 3.4. Where candidates cannot attend the briefing due to special circumstances, in line with the above, the Deputy Returning Officer will arrange another opportunity for the candidate to receive a verbal briefing. 4. To be entered into the election, candidates must have received a verbal candidate briefing within 4 working days of the initial timetabled candidate briefing. This includes those who may have submitted special circumstances in line with the above. Only in