GRIEVANCE FORM FOR ELECTIONS

Please read the following notes carefully before completing this form.

  • If you are submitting a grievance against a candidate, please be sure to provide evidence or elections committee will not consider it.
  • Please return completed forms . If you have any problems completing the form, please email the above address. We will only accept online forms which have been fully completed.
  • Any Complaints must be submitted no later than one hour after the close of voting. This means that the deadline for grievances is1pm on Friday 9th March 2018.

DATE:
NAME:
STUDENT NUMBER:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
EMAIL:
Who you wish to complain against(this includes candidates and members of their campaign team):
GUIDING PRINCIPLE that was breached (please see page 2 of this form for the guiding principles):
Evidence of breach (please attach any additional evidence to your email/ attach to paper copy of this form):
Details of grievance:
For Elections Committee use only.
Action taken:
Signature of Returning Officer or deputy:
Date:

Guiding principles 2018:

All candidates are expected to comply with the following guiding principles:

  1. Candidates must treat other candidates, students and members of the public with respect.
  2. Candidates must respect the campus environment and the community.
  3. Candidates will not act in such a way to bring the election process, the Union or the University into disrepute.
  4. Candidates’ campaigns should be fully transparent and accountable to the Union.
  5. Candidates must not do anything to gain unfair advantage.
  6. Candidates must not undermine the fair and democratic running of elections.

For the Student Leader Elections 2018 the following guiding principles also apply:

  1. Candidates must not seek sponsorship for this election
  2. Candidates must not use electronic devices when door knocking (both in Halls and the community) or in Hall dining areas.

Violation of these guidelines will be considered and dealt with by Elections Committee and in accordance the Students’ Union’s Elections Complaints and Disciplinary Procedure Guidance document.

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