All About SUO Elections: Executive Positions

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All About SUO Elections: Executive Positions

SUO President

  • Represents UBCO students as the elected leader of the SUO.
    • Speaks on behalf of students in meetings with university leadership.
    • Communicates student concerns to the government.
    • Engages with the media on campus and student-related issues.
  • Chairs the SUO’s key decision-making groups:
    • Board of Directors
    • Executive Committee
  • Leads long-term organizational planning and initiatives:
    • Develops and implements the Annual Strategic Plan and Annual Report.
    • Hosts the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
    • Guides the organization toward long-term goals and mandated projects.

Vice President Finance and Administration

  • Chairs the Finance and Club Funding Committees.
  • Manages and coordinates the SUO’s finances.
  • Ensures the SUO’s long-term financial stability by:
    • Working closely with the Finance Manager.
    • Maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Prepares financial statements and reports for regular review by the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
  • Helps develop the SUO’s annual budget, aligning it with the policies and priorities set by the Executives and Board of Directors.

Vice President Internal

  • Chairs the Policy Committee, managing internal matters of the SUO.
  • Connects and collaborates with the SUO Resource Centres.
  • Oversees the development and rollout of new services for SUO members.
  • Manages relationships with SUO members:
    • Receives and addresses feedback about the SUO, the university, or other concerns.
  • Acts as the primary link between the SUO and Student Associations, providing support and assistance to these groups.

Vice President External

  • Chairs and coordinates the activities of the Campaigns Committee, focusing on:
    • External media relations
    • Advocacy efforts
  • Advocates for students to external bodies, including:
    • Municipal, provincial, and federal governments
    • Other organizations impacting students
  • Represents the SUO at meetings with relevant student groups to advance its goals, objectives, and policies.

Vice President Campus Life

  • Chairs the Campus Life Committee and Media Fund Committee, working with campus partners to plan student events.
  • Organizes a variety of programs and events throughout the year, such as:
    • Lectures and workshops
    • Concerts and social gatherings
    • Guest speakers on timely and relevant topics
  • Manages the SUO volunteer program, providing students with opportunities to get involved in campus projects.