Upcoming Elections
and Appointments
Welcome first years! Fall 2023 semester elections always happen hastily - you will be expected to lead a campaign in a school you barely joined. But don’t worry, you will look back with pride on the amazing campaign/interviews you’ve led.
Starting on Monday, August 14th, 2023, first-year students will be able to apply to the position of Coordinator of Cultural Affairs, External Affairs, Charities and Volunteering, External Affairs, Administrative Assistant, and Financial Assistant of the 2023-2024 MSU through this page, with their CV, and a letter of intent. The deadline to apply is Thursday, August 24th, 2023, at 11:59 PM. After this date, candidates will be contacted and given more information about the next steps.
Elected Candidates will also need to submit a Nomination Form at the time of their application. The signatures can be collected in person or online as long as they reach the minimum number of 30 (more info in Handbook).
Coordinator Elections and Appointments Period will take place from August 28th - September 7th.
Elected positions (info in Elections Handbook below):
1 - Coordinator of Cultural Affairs
2 - Coordinator of External Affairs
3 - Coordinator of Charities and Volunteering
Appointed positions (info in Elections Handbook below):
1 - Coordinator of Internal Affairs
2 - Financial Assistant
3 - Administrative Assistant
NOTES:
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You may apply to 1 elected position and as many appointed positions as you want, simultaneously.
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Before applying, it is strongly recommended to read the MSU Constitution as well as the Elections Handbook
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Appointed candidates will go through an interview process during Appointments Period.
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Any questions pertaining to current position holders can be asked by contacting them through the "About our team" page.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to the Chief Electoral Officer at andrewjiaxinchen@msucongress.com or through MiO to Andrew Jiaxin Chen.
Documents
Fall 2023 Application Form
Apply for any first-year position of the 2023-2024 MSU Congress through this form with your CV, intent letter and Fall 23 schedule.
Fall 2023 Position Nomination Form (for elected positions):
Fall 2023 Elections Handbook:
Your No. 1 reference throughout the elections, this handbook contains everything you need to know, from detailed descriptions of each position available to electoral guidelines and rules to demerit points to a timeline of the elections. Read it thoroughly and refer back to it when in doubt!
F23 Coordinator Elections/Appointment Handbook
Sample letter of intent and CV:
Feel free to consult the CV and letters of intent of past candidates. Your letter should highlight your motivations, your background, and your personality, which makes you a compelling candidate. Your CV should highlight all experiences relevant to the role you're applying to.
Letter of intent: Elecred position (Vice-President)
Letter of intent: Appointed position (Financial Assistant)