Candidates can download all relevant forms from this page or collect a hard copy from Guild Administration (first floor, South Wing, Guild Village).
PLEASE NOTE: Photocopied signatures, names or student numbers on the Nomination Form will NOT BE accepted. We suggest using BLUE INK to complete.
If you intend to run in the 2023 Elections, please familiarise yourself with the updated GUILD ELECTION REGULATIONS (2023).
There will be an Elections 2023 Information Session held in the Sue Boyd Room (Level 1, Guild Village) at 1:00pm on Tuesday 15th August 2023.
This session is COMPULSORY for ALL Group Agents and Independent Candidates to attend. Any other candidate that wishes to attend may do so as well.
Please contact [email protected] with any queries.
To be accepted as a candidate in the 2023 Guild Elections, you are required to read and sign a copy of the 2023 Code of Conduct.
Important Dates
| Election Deadline | 2023 Times/Dates |
|---|---|
| Group Registrations Open: Guild & NUS | 10:00am Monday 22 May 2023 |
| Group Registrations Close: Guild & NUS | 4:00pm Friday 16 June 2023 |
| Individual Nominations Open: Guild & NUS | 9:00am Monday 31 July 2023 |
| Individual Nominations Close: Guild & NUS | 5:00pm Friday 4 August 2023 |
| Close of Deposits (Returning Officer) | 5:00pm Friday 4 August 2023 |
| Withdrawals Close | 12:00pm Tuesday 8 August 2023 |
| Draw for Positions on Ballot Paper | 1:00pm Tuesday 8 August 2023 |
| 2023 Guild Elections Information Session ~ Sue Boyd Room (Level 1, Guild Village) | 1:00pm Tuesday 15 August 2023 |
Materials for Candidates
All candidates should read the 2023 Election Handbook carefully. Information has changed from last year.
Please check this page regularly as the Handbook may be updated over the course of the 2023 Elections.
Group Agents should submit one copy of this form, along with a printed copy of the Group Statement.
Submit this Withdrawal Form if you wish to withdraw your consent to be part of a Group.
Students should submit one copy of this Nomination Form for EACH position they wish to run for.
Submit this Withdrawal Form if you wish to withdraw your nomination for any position(s) prior to the close of nominations.
When a Candidate is not available to nominate in person for the 2023 Guild Elections, an Agent may be appointed to nominate on their behalf.
Submit this form along with two copies of your election material (e.g. poster or flyer design). Use a separate form for each piece of material.