Director Elections – SPRING 2023
Hello Graduate Students,
The results of the GSS Director elections are below. Thank you to everyone that voted and all the candidates. Congratulation to everyone that was elected.
The next director elections will occur in the Fall 2023 semester. If you would like to get more involved in the GSS please consider getting more involved in your caucus or consider joining one of our committees. If you have any questions about the elections please email ec@sfugradsociety.ca.
DIRECTOR OF GRADUATE SERVICES
Marie Pitre – 83
Sravya Pilla – 79
Ali Alimohammadi – 116 (elected)
None of the Above – 11
Abstain – 41
DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Bhavneet Kaur Sahni – 111
Mohamad Assari – 186 (elected)
None of the Above – 7
Abstain – 26
DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL RELATIONS
Anis Zahedifard – 139 (elected)
Saif Khan – 104
None of the Above – 20
Abstain – 67
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Sampada Kapur – 120 (elected)
Harpriya Bedi – 89
None of the Above – 28
Abstain – 93
CANDIDATES
DIRECTOR OF GRADUATE SERVICES
- Marie Pitre >> Candidate Profile
- Sravya Pilla >> Candidate Profile
- Ali Alimohammadi >> Candidate Profile
DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS
- Bhavneet Kaur Sahni >> Candidate Profile
- Mohamad Assari >> Candidate Profile
DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL RELATIONS
- Anis Zahedifard >> Candidate Profile
- Saif Khan >> Candidate Profile
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Sampada Kapur >> Candidate Profile
- Harpriya Bedi >> Candidate Profile
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
All director positions require the directors to be in regular contact and dialogue with the colleagues, GSS Councillors and graduate students more generally.
The positions available are:
Director of External Relations >> Terms of Reference
Advocates governments and the University for increases in funding for graduate students and housing while also building relationships and solidarity with off campus groups and communities.
Director of Graduate Services >> Terms of Reference
Oversees the stewardship of GSS programs that support graduate students, the health benefits plan and the U-Pass while also advocating for improvements in services provided by SFU.
Director of Internal Relations >> Terms of Reference
Is responsible for effective communication and organizing of our Graduate Council and Annual General Meeting and stewarding the updating and reviewing of the governance documents of the society.
Director of Finance >> Terms of Reference
Stewards the finances of the GSS, is responsible for the development of the annual budget and supports the annual audit for the society.
* Finance position is only for two semester beginning May 2023 and will be elected again during the Fall 2023 semester for a one year term beginning Jan 2024.
FEATURES OF THESE POSITIONS:
- Open to all current SFU graduate students, including international students
- Stipend is approximately $4600/semester
- Work an average of 50 hours per month
- Sit on the Executive Committee and Council
- Be an advocate for rights and interests of grad students
- Help steward the services and projects of the GSS
- Plan events, socials and build community for students
- 1 Year Term: May 1, 2023 until April 31, 2024
IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES
- Notice of Elections: Feb 1st
- Nominations Open: Wednesday, Feb 2nd, 12 noon
- Nomination Information Session (Online): Monday, Feb 6th, 2 pm
- Nomination Information Session (Online): Wednesday, March 1st, 10 am
- Nominations Close: Monday, March 6th 11:59 pm
- Mandatory Candidate Q&A Session: Thursday, March 9th, 12 noon
- Candidate Profile Submission Deadline: Friday, March 10th, 12 noon
- Open Campaigning: Monday, March 13th, 12 noon
- Presenting at GSS Council: Tuesday, March 14th, 4 pm
- Meet the Candidates (Public Event): Tuesday, March 21st, 5 pm
- Close Campaigning: Friday, March 24th, 11:59 pm
- Open Online Polling: Monday, March 27th, 12 noon
- Close Online Polling: Friday, March 31st, 11:59 pm
- Announcement of Results:Wednesday, April 5th, 3 pm
BY-LAWS AND REGULATION
Elections and referenda, collectively known as electoral undertakings, are governed by the documents below.
Constitution and By-Laws (page 20)
R1010 Electoral Undertaking Regulation
QUESTIONS?
Email the Electoral Committee at ec@sfugradsociety.ca or the Chief Electoral Officer at electoralchief@sfugradsociety.
To consult past election reports, please click here.