BETHUNE COLLEGE COUNCIL
ELECTIONS
Nomination Period:
Friday, March 10th TO Sunday, March 27th @12:00am
Nominees must fill out the form below
Mandatory Meeting for Candidates:
Monday, March 27th, 12:00pm
Candidates Must Attend. Rules and Regulations.
Campaign Period:
Monday, March 27th To Sunday, April 2nd
For information on Campaigning, Postering, and Deductions,
review the form below.
All Candidates Speeches & Debate:
Tuesday March 28th at 7:00pm
Voting Period:
Monday, April 3rd To Thursday, April 6th
Candidates Must Attend. Rules and Regulations.
Open Positions
President :
Refer To Governing Documents:
The President shall:
a. Be available on a daily basis during the summer semester to oversee the planning and implementation of Social Orientation b. Chair Council meetings if the Administrative Assistant is unavailable;
c. Be one of at least two (2) official BCC members with signing authority for BCC accounts and shall relinquish authority upon the end of term;
d. Be a member of the York Orientation Directors Association, College Presidents Association, shall be ex officio member on all other appropriate and official Bethune Community bodies, committees and commissions;
e. Liaise with the Bethune College Master's Office;
f. Designate access and keys of all council members to the Council Office with the assistance of the Master’s Office;
g. Ensure with the Vice-President Finance that the following criteria are met and reconciled with SC&LD such that Council can complete its annual audit, and receive funding (if able):
I. One (1) copy of the campus publication in which the audit must be published, and
II. One (1) copy of the minutes of the regular Council meeting in which the audit was passed by simple majority;
Executive Vice-President :
Refer To Governing Documents
The Executive Vice-President shall:
a. Be one of at least two (2) official BCC members with signing authority for BCC accounts and shall relinquish authority upon their end of term;
b. Assist in the planning of training sessions for all Council members after their election, as well as a Council-wide retreat;
c. Oversee the internal compositions and operations of the BCC and shall be responsible in assisting the members in fulfilling their duties;
d. Oversee the operations, management and upkeep of JACS and the JCR. e. Be responsible for the maintenance and up keeping of the Mascot as well as scheduling appearances as appropriate;
f. Make office hours schedule;
g. Be responsible for planning in conjunction with the President regular BCC Town Hall meetings once per semester during the Academic Year to inform the Bethune Community of progress, upcoming events and initiative and to receive feedback from such;
h. Ensure with the Vice-President Finance that the following criteria are met and reconciled with SC&LD such that Council can complete its annual audit, and receive funding (if able): I. One (1) copy of the campus publication in which the audit must be published, and II. One (1) copy of the minutes of the regular Council meeting in which the audit was passed by simple majority;
Vice-President Athletic(s) :
Refer To Governing Documents:
The Vice-President Athletic(s) shall:
a. Ensure that such activities are widely advertised and promoted; and shall ensure that the BCC is informed of the results of all athletic competitions;
b. Act as a liaison between the Student Intramural and Recreation Council and the BCC and abide by its Constitution;
c. Ensure that regular reports on Bethune College sports activities are submitted to the Master and the Vice-President Communications for distribution to the Community;
d. Oversee the production and maintenance of the BAC budget with the BAC Director of Operations, presenting it to the finance committee, including breakdowns of incentive programs, equipment, sports events and other expenses;
e. After being elected, coordinate and manage the selection process of the new Bethune Athletics Committee Directors
General Members
Refer To Governing Documents:
The General Members shall:
a. Be a member of the Social, Communications, Sponsorship and Finance Committees;\
b. Plan a social event;
c. Plan a council bonding event;
d. Put up posters while in an in person setting;
e. Plan seasonal decorations for Bethune spaces;
f. Scan all receipts and match them to adobe cheque stubs;
g. Make callouts for Orientation week
Commuter Representative(s)
Refer To Governing Documents:
The Commuter Representative(s) shall:
a. Be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of JACs/JCR and study rooms;
b. Be a liaison between the BCC and the Commuter students of Bethune college;
c. Maintain at least three (3) separate regular hours in Bethune JCR (115), if circumstances permit;
d. Ensure JCR/JACs are open on weekdays and are clean, if circumstances permit; The Commuter Reps are also responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of any events that are to be held in JCR/JACs.
e. Be responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of any events that are to be held in JACs/JCR. e. Not be living in any residence at York University for the elected academic session.
Lassonde Representative
Refer To Governing Documents:
The Lassonde Representative shall:
a. Liaison between the Lassonde and Bethune communities to adequately represent the needs of Lassonde students
Outreach Director
Refer To Governing Documents:
The Outreach Director shall:
a. In charge of creating philanthropic opportunities
b. Coordinate with different committees to increase participation within the college
c. Create volunteer opportunities for members of community
Hired Positions
Any Positions that are not listed above other then First Year Representative are Positions are hired in rather then voted in. For more information Read the Governing Documents above.