CLUB AND SOCIETY COMMITTEE ELECTIONS

All sports clubs and societies at UWE are run by student committees, and committee members are elected by the members during an election period organized by the Students’ Union at UWE.

To be eligible to be a committee member, you must meet the following criteria:

1. Elected into a role – You must be elected during the online elections, following the Students' Union procedures.
2. Be a registered UWE student – You must be a UWE student for the academic year you are elected to serve.
3. Complete committee training – Attend and complete all required Students' Union committee training.
4. Submit required documentation – This includes signing the club/society constitution, submitting a budget form, completing a risk assessment, and attending development meetings.
5. Be a paid member – You must be a paid member of the relevant sports club or society and have paid the appropriate membership fee.
6. Good standing with the Students’ Union – You must not be banned or have any sanctions related to club or society activities.

Key Info for Committee Elections

When:

• Nomination Period: Monday 3rd February - Thursday 20th February 2025
• Voting Period: Monday 24th February - Thursday 27th February 2025

Where:
Elections will be held online on your sports club or society webpages.

How to Get Involved

• Who can nominate themselves: Current members who will be a registered UWE student in the 25/26 academic year.
• Available positions: There are core (mandatory) and additional committee roles. Core roles must be filled for clubs and societies to remain active.
• You can only nominate yourself for 1 position in the election, so make sure you nominate yourself for the role you really want to run for! 

Core Committee Positions (Mandatory)

• President
• Vice-President
• Treasurer

These positions must be filled to keep your club or society active. If these roles are not elected, your club/society will be closed for the 25/26 academic year.

Additional Committee Positions

• Examples: Sustainability Officer, Participation & Equality Officer, Events & Fundraising Officer, Media & Publicity Officer, 
• You can nominate for these roles during the same election. To add any additional positions to your committee, fill out this form before 09:00 Monday 27th January 2025.

Important Notes

• 25% + 1 of your members must vote for the election to be valid.
• This is the only opportunity for members to be added to the committee for the 25/26 academic year.
• If you miss the nomination or election deadline, we will not reopen elections.
• Failure to fill core positions (President, Vice-President, Treasurer) means your club/society will be closed.

 

 

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