Solent Elections 2023 

NOTICE OF BY-ELECTION 

In adherence to Bye-Law 6.4.2 of Southampton Solent University Students’ Union, I hereby announce the notice for the by-election of Volunteer Officer roles for the academic year 2023/2024. 

This notice contains the following information:  

1. Positions in which nominations are invited for:  

• Apprentice Officer 
• Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Students’ Officer 
• Carer Students’ Officer 
• Disabilities Students’ Officer 
• Environmental Students’ Officer 
• Events Students’ Officer 
• Housing Students’ Officer 
• International Students’ Officer (EU) 
• Men’s Health Students’ Officer 
• Mental Health Campaigns Officer 
• Night Life Students’ Officer 
• Part Time Students’ Officer 
• Physical Activities Students’ Officer 
• Religion and Faith Students’ Officer’ 
• Undergraduate Students’ Officer 
• Warsash Maritime Academy Liaison Officer 
• Widening Class Participation Students’ Officer 
• Chair of Student Council 
• 7x Department Representatives 

1. Key Election Dates: 

• Nominations Period: 25th September 10am – 20th October (12pm) 
• Campaigning Period: 30th October (10am) –3rd November (3pm) 
• Voting Period: 30th October (10am) –3rd November (3pm) 

1. Details of who is eligible to nominate and vote: 

All full Members (as per Bye Law 1.1.1) of Solent Students’ Union are eligible to participate in elections and referendums. Associate Members (as per Bye Law 1.1.2), Reciprocal Members (as per Bye Law 1.1.3) and students who have opted out of Students’ Union membership cannot participate in any democratic processes of the Students’ Union or election.  

1. Where to get further information:  

A nominations pack, detailing of the nominations process and election resources are available online at: www.solentsu.co.uk/election  

1. How to Vote: 

Voting will take place online at: www.solentsu.co.uk/vote  

Winston Alla, 

SU President 

20/09/2023 

Enquiries about the election should be directed to: elections@solent.ac.uk