2. Agenda
• Introduction to the BOD
• Availability and description of positions
• Candidate Eligibility and Requirements
• Important Dates
• Debates
• Procedure and Penalties
• Exec Council
3.
4. Board of Directors
• The Board of Directors shall represent all members of the MUS
and act on their behalf to the best of their ability as directed by
the general membership of the MUS and the mission of the
MUS
• 17 Positions
• 13 of 17 Positions Open for Elections
5. Available Positions - BOD
The following members will be elected by the
general membership (all students) of the MUS
• MUS President
• MUS Management Senator
• MUS Management Reps to SSMU (2)
6. Available Positions- BOD
The following members will be elected by students in the
relevant academic area, with voting powers:
MUS Accounting Rep MUS Marketing Rep
MUS Math/Stats Rep MUS Strategy/Entrepreneurship Rep
MUS Economics Rep MUS Finance Rep
MUS Int’l Mgmt / IB Rep
MUS Info Sys / Operations Mgmt Rep
7. BOD Responsibilities
• Define the long-term strategy of the MUS
• 5-year Strategic Plan
• Ensure the sustainability of the MUS
• Direct Executive Council members
• Foster transparency of all MUS activities
• Approve MUS Budget
8. Candidate Eligibility
• All BCom students enrolled in courses in their election year
• Exchange students not permitted
• Candidates must declare any plans, confirmed or otherwise,
in the next year for exchange or co-op placements prior to
election
9. Requirements
•Only permitted to run for one position in a given election
•Submit the following by nomination deadline:
1. An endorsement sheet (available online) with:
• 40 student signatures - Academic Area Representatives
• 80 signatures - Representative to SSMU
• 80 signatures - Executive Council
• 120 signatures - President
1. Proof of enrollment
2. A 150 word write-up stating their platform and/or autobiography
• Explain 2 to 5 points of campaign platform
3. A professional photograph
4. A signed copy of the Candidate’s Agreement agreeing to all its contents
10. Important Dates – BoD
• Jan 20: Nomination period begins
• Feb 1: Nomination period ends
• Feb 2:
Candidates’ Meeting 4pm
• Feb 3:
Debates 10am – 2pm
• Feb 6-9: Board of Directors (and President) voting
• Feb 9: Announce election results at 4a7 @6pm
11. Debates
• Feb 3rd 10am to 2pm
• Present election platform:
• Maximum of 5 minutes for President candidates
• Maximum of 2 minutes for all other positions
•Q & A period following presentations
• Disqualified if 30 minutes late to debate
12. Campaign Procedures
• Campaigning: “An active attempt to advertise one’s candidacy or
intentions to run in an election, including any form of online, print, or verbal
communication”
• Campaigning period: Candidates’ Meeting Feb 2nd - Feb 9th
• All campaign material must be approved by the Chief Returning Officer
• The distribution of leaflets is forbidden
• Classroom speeches: 60 second limit per candidate
• Before/after class time, if permitted explicitly by the instructor
13. Penalties for Infractions
• In situations where offences or irregularities may have seriously
skewed the election results, the Elections Committee may declare
the election invalid and call for a re-election.
• System of sanctions:
• Formal warning
• Removal of campaign rights:
• right to poster, classroom speeches, online content
• A prohibition on campaigning
• A disqualification from the election
14. Other Positions
• Ombudsperson: Appointed by incoming Board of
Directors
• ClubsCouncil Rep: Appointed by a majority of MUS Club
Presidents at first Club Council with incoming Presidents
• HR Director: Appointed by incoming Exec Council
15. Appointed Positions - Exec Council
MUS President
MUS VP Academic MUS VP Engagement
MUS VP Finance MUS VP External
MUS VP Communications MUS VP Internal
16. Interview Panel ‐ Exec Council
• All Executive Council hiring is to be conducted by a hiring committee selected
by the Board of Directors composing of:
• President
• Board of Directors members
• Ombudsperson, at his or her discretion
• Standardized questions and scoring rubric to ensure to fairness
• Read more in the MUS Appointment Policy (available online)
17. Important Dates – Exec
Council
• Feb 13 – 17:
Execs gather signatures and submit applications (Friday @
noon)
• Feb 18 – 26 :
Reading Week
• Mar 5 – 7:
Exec interviews (in evenings)
• Mar 8: Exec appointments
• Mar 10/11: Exec Retreat
• Mar 15: Release Involvement Package
18. SSMU Elections
• Management Senator position elected through SSMU Elections
• Nomination Period: Feb 1st - 27th
• Extended Nomination Period: Feb 27th - 29th
• Candidates Information Meeting: March 1st
• Campaign Period: March 5th - 14th
• Candidate Debates: March 6th
19. Get Involved!
• To improve our academic competitiveness and performance in inter-university
competition to levels consistent with top business schools.
• To improve communication to, and feedback from our students in moving
towards a more transparent, inclusive MUS.
• To move towards a more environmentally sustainable academic curriculum,
building and operations.
• To maximize the professional development offered to our students.
• To strengthen relations between the MUS and both its alumni network and
corporate partners.
20. Questions?
If you have additional questions, please email any of the
following:
1.CRO: clement.chuong@mail.mcgill.ca
2.VP Internal: internal.mus@mail.mcgill.ca
3.President: president.mus@mail.mcgill.ca
