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If you prefer to talk to someone, please email elections@imperial.ac.uk to ask the Representation team any questions regarding the available roles, campaigning, or any other related queries.</div></div></div></div><div class="bg-offWhite"><section id="whats-included-in-this-page" class="py-20 lg:pt-20"><div class="imperialContainer grid lg:grid-cols-[1fr_2fr] lg:gap-10 lg:gap-40"><div class="relative"><div class="flex flex-col-reverse gap-8 lg:sticky lg:top-32 lg:block"><h2 class="imperialH4 mb-4 lg:mb-8">What's included in this page?</h2><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="hidden lg:block" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2Fa2bbc99dfadd8e527afd5d2f93824bc3fc278b29-1667x1250.png%3Frect%3D0%2C156%2C1667%2C938%26w%3D1024%26h%3D576%26q%3D100&w=1080&q=75 1x, 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alert the Returning Officer if someone has breached the rules of these elections</li></ul></div></div></div></section></div><div class="bg-offWhite"><section id="autumn-elections-dates" class="py-20 lg:pt-20"><div class="imperialContainer grid lg:grid-cols-[1fr_2fr] lg:gap-10 lg:gap-40"><div class="relative"><div class="flex flex-col-reverse gap-8 lg:sticky lg:top-32 lg:block"><h2 class="imperialH4 mb-4 lg:mb-8">Autumn Elections Dates</h2><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="block" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2Fce179b9fd1e81ae8b1cecd5d11da7c1824e57e96-1200x1600.png%3Frect%3D0%2C362%2C1200%2C675%26w%3D1024%26h%3D576%26q%3D100&w=1080&q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2Fce179b9fd1e81ae8b1cecd5d11da7c1824e57e96-1200x1600.png%3Frect%3D0%2C362%2C1200%2C675%26w%3D1024%26h%3D576%26q%3D100&w=2048&q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2Fce179b9fd1e81ae8b1cecd5d11da7c1824e57e96-1200x1600.png%3Frect%3D0%2C362%2C1200%2C675%26w%3D1024%26h%3D576%26q%3D100&w=2048&q=75"/></div></div><div><span class="imperialH3 mb-4 inline-block lg:mb-8"></span><div class="prose prose-li:marker:text-offBlack"><p><strong>Nominations open:</strong> Monday 7 October 2024, 12pm<br/><br/><strong>Nominations close:</strong> Tuesday 15 October 2024, 12pm<br/><br/><strong>Manifesto deadline:</strong> Wednesday 16 October 2024, 12pm<br/><br/><strong>Manifestos published/start of campaigning:</strong> Thursday 17 October, 12pm<br/><br/><strong>Voting opens:</strong> Monday 21 October 2024, 12pm<br/><br/><strong>Voting closes:</strong> Thursday 24 October 2024, 2pm<br/><br/><strong>Complaints deadline:</strong> Thursday 24 October 2024, 5pm<br/><br/><strong>Results published:</strong> Friday 25 October 2024, 5pm</p></div></div></div></section></div><div class="bg-offWhite"><section id="candidates-pack-election-rules" class="py-20 lg:pt-20"><div class="imperialContainer grid lg:grid-cols-[1fr_2fr] lg:gap-10 lg:gap-40"><div class="relative"><div class="flex flex-col-reverse gap-8 lg:sticky lg:top-32 lg:block"><h2 class="imperialH4 mb-4 lg:mb-8">Candidates pack & election rules</h2><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="block" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2F8fd943a5b87f5b59b4e4c06975a5c43b9325be2b-6133x4089.jpg%3Frect%3D0%2C320%2C6133%2C3450%26w%3D1024%26h%3D576%26q%3D100&w=1080&q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2F8fd943a5b87f5b59b4e4c06975a5c43b9325be2b-6133x4089.jpg%3Frect%3D0%2C320%2C6133%2C3450%26w%3D1024%26h%3D576%26q%3D100&w=2048&q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2F8fd943a5b87f5b59b4e4c06975a5c43b9325be2b-6133x4089.jpg%3Frect%3D0%2C320%2C6133%2C3450%26w%3D1024%26h%3D576%26q%3D100&w=2048&q=75"/></div></div><div><span class="imperialH3 mb-4 inline-block lg:mb-8"></span><div class="prose prose-li:marker:text-offBlack"><p>Imperial College Union's elections are governed by rules that ensure fairness and accessibility while rewarding energy and enthusiasm. By nominating yourself for a role, you agree that you have read and understood all of the relevant rules and policies. </p><div class="block"><a href="https://cdn.sanity.io/files/k7lmfnyj/production/8ba650ad4183724ea9d0c4b6beec113e5e619375.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" download="true" class="btn-primary mb-4 block no-underline sm:inline-block"><div class="flex items-center gap-1"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" aria-hidden="true" data-slot="icon" class="mr-2 inline h-4 w-4 shrink-0 grow-0"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M19.5 14.25v-2.625a3.375 3.375 0 0 0-3.375-3.375h-1.5A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 13.5 7.125v-1.5a3.375 3.375 0 0 0-3.375-3.375H8.25m2.25 0H5.625c-.621 0-1.125.504-1.125 1.125v17.25c0 .621.504 1.125 1.125 1.125h12.75c.621 0 1.125-.504 1.125-1.125V11.25a9 9 0 0 0-9-9Z"></path></svg><span class="inline text-left">Download the candidate pack here</span></div></a></div></div></div></div></section></div><div class="bg-offWhite"><section id="training-for-reps" class="py-20 lg:pt-20"><div class="imperialContainer grid lg:grid-cols-[1fr_2fr] lg:gap-10 lg:gap-40"><div class="relative"><div class="flex flex-col-reverse gap-8 lg:sticky lg:top-32 lg:block"><h2 class="imperialH4 mb-4 lg:mb-8">Training for Reps</h2><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="block" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2F8666a6971959d896ff066fe1f715833bd0621f00-5460x3640.jpg%3Frect%3D0%2C285%2C5460%2C3071%26w%3D1024%26h%3D576%26q%3D100&w=1080&q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2F8666a6971959d896ff066fe1f715833bd0621f00-5460x3640.jpg%3Frect%3D0%2C285%2C5460%2C3071%26w%3D1024%26h%3D576%26q%3D100&w=2048&q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2F8666a6971959d896ff066fe1f715833bd0621f00-5460x3640.jpg%3Frect%3D0%2C285%2C5460%2C3071%26w%3D1024%26h%3D576%26q%3D100&w=2048&q=75"/></div></div><div><span class="imperialH3 mb-4 inline-block lg:mb-8"></span><div class="prose prose-li:marker:text-offBlack"><p>Imperial College Union offers comprehensive training for student representatives, with tailored programmes for undergraduate/postgraduate Academic and Wellbeing Reps per faculty, and Council Representatives. We ask that all Reps attend training in order to understand their position in the larger network of Reps, learn about Imperial College Union processes, meet their fellow Reps, and learn how to be successful in their role. Please check out the page <a href="https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/representation/representation-networks/rep-training" class="underline transition-colors hover:bg-bgPurple">here</a> for dates.</p><p>Training for Council Representatives is compulsory.</p><p>The Union Council training will take place on 6 November, 12-2pm.</p></div></div></div></section></div><div class="bg-offWhite"><section id="elections-management-" class="py-20 lg:pt-20"><div class="imperialContainer grid lg:grid-cols-[1fr_2fr] lg:gap-10 lg:gap-40"><div class="relative"><div class="flex flex-col-reverse gap-8 lg:sticky lg:top-32 lg:block"><h2 class="imperialH4 mb-4 lg:mb-8">Elections management </h2><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="block" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2F393bd6d728521960418fe2d7969cb90d98ffd7d2-6720x4480.jpg%3Frect%3D0%2C350%2C6720%2C3780%26w%3D1024%26h%3D576%26q%3D100&w=1080&q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2F393bd6d728521960418fe2d7969cb90d98ffd7d2-6720x4480.jpg%3Frect%3D0%2C350%2C6720%2C3780%26w%3D1024%26h%3D576%26q%3D100&w=2048&q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2F393bd6d728521960418fe2d7969cb90d98ffd7d2-6720x4480.jpg%3Frect%3D0%2C350%2C6720%2C3780%26w%3D1024%26h%3D576%26q%3D100&w=2048&q=75"/></div></div><div><span class="imperialH3 mb-4 inline-block lg:mb-8"></span><div class="prose prose-li:marker:text-offBlack"><p>The Autumn Elections 2024 are governed by a Returning Officer who is responsible for ensuring the elections are free and fair. The Returning Officer for Autumn Elections 2024 is Cat Turhan (Director of Membership Services) at Imperial College Union. The Returning Officer will make the final and binding decision on any rule breaches or complex queries raised by candidates and members.</p><p>The Returning Officer appoints a Deputy Returning Officer, a member of Imperial College Union staff, to operate the elections on a day-to-day basis, answer queries from candidates and voters, and make rulings on complaints and rule breaches. The Deputy Returning Officer is Helena Schofield (Representation Manager).</p><p>The Returning and Deputy Returning Officers can be contacted on <a href="mailto:elections@imperial.ac.uk" class="underline transition-colors hover:bg-bgPurple">elections@imperial.ac.uk</a></p></div></div></div></section></div><div class="bg-offWhite"><section id="complaints" class="py-20 lg:pt-20"><div class="imperialContainer grid lg:grid-cols-[1fr_2fr] lg:gap-10 lg:gap-40"><div class="relative"><div class="flex flex-col-reverse gap-8 lg:sticky lg:top-32 lg:block"><h2 class="imperialH4 mb-4 lg:mb-8">Complaints</h2><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="block" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2Ffccdb5a9de374b524e765c7827ee4760147ba175-6720x4480.jpg%3Frect%3D181%2C739%2C5339%2C3003%26w%3D1024%26h%3D576%26q%3D100&w=1080&q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2Ffccdb5a9de374b524e765c7827ee4760147ba175-6720x4480.jpg%3Frect%3D181%2C739%2C5339%2C3003%26w%3D1024%26h%3D576%26q%3D100&w=2048&q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2Ffccdb5a9de374b524e765c7827ee4760147ba175-6720x4480.jpg%3Frect%3D181%2C739%2C5339%2C3003%26w%3D1024%26h%3D576%26q%3D100&w=2048&q=75"/></div></div><div><span class="imperialH3 mb-4 inline-block lg:mb-8"></span><div class="prose prose-li:marker:text-offBlack"><p>Submit complaints using the <a href="https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/elections/complaints" class="underline transition-colors hover:bg-bgPurple">complaints form</a>.</p></div></div></div></section></div><div class="bg-offWhite"><section id="dro-reports" class="py-20 lg:pt-20"><div class="imperialContainer grid lg:grid-cols-[1fr_2fr] lg:gap-10 lg:gap-40"><div class="relative"><div class="flex flex-col-reverse gap-8 lg:sticky lg:top-32 lg:block"><h2 class="imperialH4 mb-4 lg:mb-8">DRO Reports</h2><img alt="" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="block" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2F6d5a1485a8f8a5601ffa63b207ea6387f8fa1e96-4082x6123.jpg%3Frect%3D0%2C1078%2C4082%2C2296%26w%3D1024%26h%3D576%26q%3D100&w=1080&q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2F6d5a1485a8f8a5601ffa63b207ea6387f8fa1e96-4082x6123.jpg%3Frect%3D0%2C1078%2C4082%2C2296%26w%3D1024%26h%3D576%26q%3D100&w=2048&q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2F6d5a1485a8f8a5601ffa63b207ea6387f8fa1e96-4082x6123.jpg%3Frect%3D0%2C1078%2C4082%2C2296%26w%3D1024%26h%3D576%26q%3D100&w=2048&q=75"/></div></div><div><span class="imperialH3 mb-4 inline-block lg:mb-8"></span><div class="prose prose-li:marker:text-offBlack"><p>The rules of the elections will be interpreted and enforced by the Returning Officer (RO) and Deputy Returning Officers (DROs). The DRO reports updates candidates on the latest DRO rulings and interpretations of the elections rules.</p></div></div></div></section></div><div class="bg-offWhite"><section id="candidate-briefings" class="py-20 lg:pt-20"><div class="imperialContainer grid lg:grid-cols-[1fr_2fr] lg:gap-10 lg:gap-40"><div class="relative"><div class="flex flex-col-reverse gap-8 lg:sticky lg:top-32 lg:block"><h2 class="imperialH4 mb-4 lg:mb-8">Candidate briefings</h2></div></div><div><span class="imperialH3 mb-4 inline-block lg:mb-8"></span><div class="prose prose-li:marker:text-offBlack"><p><strong>Candidate briefing</strong>: Thursday 17 October, 12pm, Teams</p><p><a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzdjM2U0ZTgtZDgzYy00MWRmLWFiN2MtYWRhZDZkNGQzZmVi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%222b897507-ee8c-4575-830b-4f8267c3d307%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220a72a8d3-36a7-4353-ab80-2863a9a4ffd1%22%7d" class="underline transition-colors hover:bg-bgPurple"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Join the meeting now</span></strong></a></p><p>Meeting ID: 378 715 866 048</p><p>Passcode: Jm4hSV</p><p><strong>CSP Candidate briefing</strong>: Thursday 17 October, 5pm, Teams</p><p><a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzE4ZjM0YTAtZjRlOS00NGI1LTllODEtMmU5NWQ1M2ViMzFl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%222b897507-ee8c-4575-830b-4f8267c3d307%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220a72a8d3-36a7-4353-ab80-2863a9a4ffd1%22%7d" class="underline transition-colors hover:bg-bgPurple"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Join the meeting now</span></strong></a></p><p>Meeting ID: 348 072 882 464</p><p>Passcode: 9yvYZ3</p></div></div></div></section></div><div class="bg-offWhite"><section id="banners-for-campaigning" class="py-20 lg:pt-20"><div class="imperialContainer grid lg:grid-cols-[1fr_2fr] lg:gap-10 lg:gap-40"><div class="relative"><div class="flex flex-col-reverse gap-8 lg:sticky lg:top-32 lg:block"><h2 class="imperialH4 mb-4 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