STUDENT ELECTIONS

The CPSA is looking for a new STUDENT PRESIDENT. Nominations are from 28th July until 8th August so BE QUICK.

Have you got what it takes? Either ring us on 940 8900 or

If you are interessted in helping your fellow students, this could be the job for you. The first thing you need to do is get an application form from the CPSA office. It is a full time position starting in January 2009. There is no job description as such so if you, or a friend would like more information please come and speak to the friendly staff at the CPSA reception. Either Emily, Raewyn, Tracey or Josh will be able to fill you in on the criteria and who is eligible to run.

Below is the form needed for nominations. Unfortunalrty we do not have the technology to be able to do this on line. Please read and ask This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for a form to be emiled or collected from the CPSA office.

Nomination Form

The President is the spokesperson for the CPSA

The President is elected to represent students

The President governs, with the executive council, the business and the affairs of the Association.

The President provides leadership for the CPSA its members (the CPIT Student Community) the Executive, the Senate and CPSA staff.

Eligibility Criteria

Christchurch Polytechnic Students’ Association Inc Constitution 17/01/2005

Please note that the condition that you had to attend 4 consecutive meetings of the exec before standing have been removed as of a motion at the Executive meeting (30^th July 2008). This was is increase the possible candidates to stand. It is applicable to the president’s position only.

The following form can be used as a template for Presidential, Vice presidential and Executive positions in the upcoming elections.

Candidate’s Declaration:

Please detail any convictions you have for crimes of dishonesty or violence and or any outstanding charges for crimes relating to dishonesty or violence.

Please state if you have been found bankrupt by any New Zealand Court of Law.

Please give details of any affiliations that may be at risk of being in conflict with the business and nature of CPSA?

Candidate’s Statement:

Please provide a personal profile outlining your interests, qualifications, affiliations, leadership strengths and values and beliefs that you would bring to the CPSA President’s/ Vice/ Exec position.  (maximum 300 words)

(Your statement will be published and posted on CPSA notice boards, on the website and in all promotional material pertaining to this election.)

Candidate’s Photograph:

Please affix a recent photograph that you would like to be posted on CPSA notice boards, on the website and in all promotional material pertaining to this election.)  (Digital photographs are preferred.)

Presidential/Vice President/ Executive Member Applicant:           

The following must also be filled out by the nominator.

Full Name:

Address:

CPIT Enrolment Details:

Telephone: (if available)

Cellular Phone: (if available

Email: (if available

All information I have provided for the purpose of my nomination to stand for election as the CPSA president is complete, true and correct.

Signature                                          Date:

I am currently a member of CPSA and am enrolled as a .5 EFT CPIT Student or more.

I am not a member or partner of the applicant’s immediate family or partner.

I nominate-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For CPSA President/ Vice President/ Executive

Signature                                          Date: