diff --git a/content/news/2024-2025/2025-02-03-general-elections-2025-2026.md b/content/news/2024-2025/2025-02-03-general-elections-2025-2026.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..dcdbbcf4b --- /dev/null +++ b/content/news/2024-2025/2025-02-03-general-elections-2025-2026.md @@ -0,0 +1,59 @@ +--- +title: "CCSS General Elections 2025-2026" +date: 2025-01-21T00:00:00Z +draft: false +layout: overlaypost +preview: "images/news/2022-2023/orientation_2022_2.jpg" +background: "images/orientation2018-min.jpeg" +excerpt: "This year's board of directors elections have begun and it's time to nominate and elect the CCSS team for the 2025-2026 academic year!" +hideBanner: false +featured: false +author: Matthew MacRae-Bovell +url: /news/general-elections-2025-2026 +categories: +- announcement +--- + +![elections](/images/news/2024-2025/general_election.jpg) + +## What is the CCSS Board of Directors? + +The [Board of Directors](/about/team) is a group of elected students who work with Carleton's [School of Computer Science](https://carleton.ca/scs/) to organize [events](/events), services, and other activities for the benefit of the undergraduate computer science student body. + +The board consists of the following seven positions: + +**President:** The President is responsible for leading the ideation and planning of the year while acting as the figurehead of the organization and a liaison with the School of Computer Science. + +**Director of Operations:** The Director of Operations is responsible for enhancing internal processes, integrating post-mortem insights into upcoming initiatives, and fostering volunteer engagement within our membership. + +**Director of Finance:** The Director of Finance is responsible for searching for external sources of funding, overseeing budget creation, and providing reimbursement to volunteers. + +**Director of Academics:** The Director of Academics is responsible for being a liaison with professors, advocating for curriculum improvement, and organizing initiatives that ensure our members achieve academic success. + +**Director of Social:** The Director of Social is responsible for fostering a welcoming environment and leading initiatives that encourage our membership to foster meaningful relationships. + +**Director of Industry Initiatives:** The Director of Industry Initiatives is responsible for building relationships with industry partners and organizing supplementary career-related resources for our membership. + +**Director of Publications:** The Director of Publications is responsible for managing the creation of resources, articles, and content that improve the student experience of our membership. + + + +Members of the board are elected by the undergraduate computer science student body for a one-year term. + +## How do I run for a position? + +If you want to run for a CCSS Board of Directors position for the 2024-2025 academic year, please complete the nomination form [here](https://forms.gle/cZqKUJ5w7FsXYxbSA) and collect three signatures from valid computer science students (collected on the nomination form). + +The Nomination Form will close on Friday, **February 21st** at 11:59 PM EST. + +Here is the breakdown of this year's electoral period: + +- Nomination Period: **February 3rd - February 21st** +- Campaigning Period: **February 26th - March 7th** +- Voting Period: **March 10th - March 45th** + +For further election details and rules, please consult the [Writ of Election](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vk-2Bx6jpeI1Zn2GN66yfGkb4HvLLBF8JtY8NVq00zI/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.jg4y0bwq50in) and the [Electoral Code](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v66nTxoRgAYNnXLr3ZIAhjkyiHMRGUoK3rH9rmLL478/edit?usp=sharing). + +If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Electoral Officer via email at elections@ccss.carleton.ca. + +Thank you and good luck! diff --git a/static/images/news/2024-2025/general_election.jpg b/static/images/news/2024-2025/general_election.jpg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..915a36b04 Binary files /dev/null and b/static/images/news/2024-2025/general_election.jpg differ