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Elections at York<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Student Organizations that have mandatory membership (E.g. college\/faculty governments) or that receive a levy are required to hold annual elections in a manner that ensures that members will have ample opportunity to participate and must be conducted through the use of the University's electronic voting system YU Vote<\/a>, or a comparably secure system to which the Vice-Provost, Students has given prior approval in writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Organizations elections processes must be prescribed in their respective constitutions and require the appointment of a trained Chief Returning Officer (CRO).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Are you looking to Host or Vote in an Election <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Vote<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

What is a Student Government?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Student governments provide both academic and social supports to the students at York University. They facilitate social events designed to help students integrate and acclimate to the York University 51³Ô¹ÏÍø while building new and meaningful relationships. Such events include, but are not limited to Orientation Week, end of year formals, and group trips. 

Student governments also provide academic support through peer mentorship programs, conferences, and other events like case competitions.

Student governments represent the voice of the student 51³Ô¹ÏÍø on pan-university issues and commit to creating an atmosphere that is inclusive
and welcoming to all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the steps to hosting an election on YU Vote<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reminder: Theses steps only apply to Student Organizations that have mandatory membership (E.g. college\/faculty governments) or that receive a levy. For more detailed information on hosting elections check out our Guide to Student Organization Elections<\/a>
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