summer job

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CHIEF RETURNING OFFICER
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Remuneration: $6,032.00 contract


9 [" f* ~5 c4 m  ZJOB SUMMARY:  The Chief Returning Officer reports to the President of  
5 R4 R3 y3 v9 z% b. i# nthe Students' Union and oversees all electoral logistics as per Bylaw  
$ b) S" U/ U7 E, P, f5 R2000.  The Chief Returning Officer shall be recommended to Students'  
Council in the manner set out in the Council Administration Committee  
: o* g9 W, t: C! OStanding Orders by April 15 and serve from May 1 to April 30 of the  
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+ r: a( b- ~$ S& Z- i/ F/ lDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) To run the elections as per Bylaws 2000
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2) To run referenda/plebiscites as per Bylaw 2000.

1 h2 V. `8 w" K3 n3 r, i3) To choose the Deputy Returning Officer(s) and assign their duties.
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4) To organize polls during elections/referenda, including appointing  
0 G' B  s* H# s+ J7 m+ Xadequate poll staff and situating polls at appropriate locations  
across campus, and advertising the poll locations.
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+ B3 @$ T& n: t) @5) To oversee the physical count of the ballots during elections/
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9 ~4 ]0 T  e" j) k, j8 i6) To report the result of an election/referendum to the appropriate  
parties.

7) To facilitate classroom speaking arrangements during an election/
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  Q9 F' m! U2 g. y& T4 N To enforce budgetary regulations as stipulated in the Elections  
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! v8 c" {3 M  \4 g10) To be available to all parties during elections/referenda for a  
minimum of four (4) working hours a day, between Monday to Friday,  
from the first working day after nominations close until the last day  
of voting.  These hours are to be posted in advance.
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11) To act as the arbitrator in any dispute which may arise during  
the course of an election/referendum.
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12) To ensure that a cost effective and accurate ballot counting  
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13) To submit to Students' Council, prior to April 30, a final report  
of activities and recommendations.

5 U( U3 x( ]4 u3 {. p; K6 S14) To organize a minimum of one (1) forum to be held during the week  
of campaigning.
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- w+ D/ C# Z( {8 I1 u! Y15) Perform other job related duties as required by the Council  
Administration Committee.
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4 ?; ~* z9 r' Y) _$ i8 O+ Q+ oQUALIFICATIONS:
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1) Must be an undergrad student registered in at least one (1) course  
- n+ j% k5 J- c( Z- c5 p0 q; Vfor each of the terms of Winter Session and shall be a full Students'  
. T% d1 h0 S8 S  ]  H5 bUnion member.

2) Must have some experience in student elections.
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3) Shall not concurrently hold a position on Students' Council, or  
any of its standing boards, committees, or any other paid position  
with the Students' Union.
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4) Willingness and ability to work varying hours.

5) Excellent project management skills are required.

5) Ability to deal effectively with Students' Union and University  
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* z; T+ \- b3 E( E" bFor further information, please contact Catherine at  
ea@su.ualberta.ca or 492-4241.

Union exempt
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Remuneration: $6,032.00 contract

0 P. X" M* [0 p- r  L' r- MPlease apply in writing to: Catherine, Box 500 Room 2-900 SUB, U of A  
Campus, Edmonton T6G 2J7 by 4pm Thursday, June 14th 2007.