Student Elections
Looking for a meaningful leadership position and the opportunity to make a difference on- and off-campus?
Consider applying for a one-year, full-time Representation Executive Council (REC) member to advocate for students' best interests to MRU and to all levels of government. Or maybe you'd like to volunteer for a couple of evenings a month on SAMRU's Student Governing Board — the highest decision-making body of the organization — to help oversee the strategic direction of SAMRU and govern the organization on behalf of members (MRU credit students).
Elections are happening right now. Learn more below about the benefits, pay, available positions, and how to apply.
Run for the Student Governing Board
What is a Student Governor?
A Student Governor, along with other members of the SAMRU Student Governing Board (SGB), helps oversee the strategic direction of SAMRU and governs the organization on behalf of members (MRU credit students). The SGB is the highest decision-making body of the organization.
The SGB meets monthly during the fall and winter semesters and every other month during the spring and summer semesters. Being a member of the board is an important responsibility; successful candidates will be provided with all the training needed to succeed. You'll also receive tuition and fees paid for one course per semester!
This experience is transformative for many students, with past members of the SGB describing their experiences as successful, beneficial, professional, and an overall excellent opportunity where their skills were utilized and valued, as well as enhanced through the experience of serving on the board.
Before you apply…
Successful candidates of the Student Governing Board (SGB) are provided the training they need in order to be successful in their position as a Student Governor but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared! We highly recommend candidates interested in this opportunity check out the resources listed here before you apply.
- 1Read the SAMRU Bylaws
- 2Read the 2020-25 SAMRU Strategic Plan
- 3Attend a SGB meeting: you can read the latest meeting minutes here
Nominations
The Student Governing Board of the Students’ Association of Mount Royal University (SAMRU)
is seeking passionate individuals of diverse backgrounds to run in the Student Governing Board
elections and join the Board in providing governance, oversight, and direction for SAMRU on
behalf of the organization’s 12,000 Mount Royal University student members.
The deadline to apply is January 19, 2023 at 4:30 pm.
Questions? Contact the Chief Returning Officer, Shauna Hunter, at elections@samru.ca.
Elections
The campaigning period for candidates begins on February 7, 2023, at 12:00 pm. Campaigning continues until the vote at SAMRU’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on February 8, 2023. All candidates will be introduced and have the opportunity to speak briefly at the virtual AGM at approximately 7:30 pm. Election results will be announced at the AGM after voting has occurred.
This page will be updated with candidate info after the all-candidates’ meeting on January 25, 2023, at 12:30 pm and after candidate applications are confirmed by the Chief Returning Officer.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to invite attendees to the AGM to support their candidacy. Mount Royal credit students will receive an email directly to their mtroyal address to register to attend the virtual AGM.
Apply for the Representation Executive Council
What is REC?
Representation Executive Council (REC) elected members are full-time, salaried employees of SAMRU, reporting to the Student Governing Board, and earning a starting salary of $43,500 plus health and dental benefits.
Representatives are elected by their peers to be the student voice by representing the interests of students to Mount Royal University and all three levels of government.
Once elected, representatives are hired by the Student Governing Board for a 1-year, full-time term and are delegated the authority to act in accordance with the Board's wishes.
Before you apply…
Successful candidates of the Representation Executive Council (REC) are provided the training
they need in order to be successful in their position but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared! We
highly recommend candidates interested in this opportunity check out the resources listed here
before you apply.
- 1Read the SAMRU Bylaws
- 2Read the 2020-25 SAMRU Strategic Plan
- 3
Read what the 2022-23 REC team has been working on in our blog
- 4
Watch the Student Advocacy & REC YouTube Playlist
Applications
Applications for the Representation Executive Council (REC) are now being accepted for the
following positions:
- REC President
- REC VP Academic
- REC VP External
- REC VP Student Affairs
The deadline to apply for a position on the REC team is February 22, 2023, at 4:30 pm.
Questions? Contact the Chief Returning Officer, Shauna Hunter, at elections@samru.ca.
Elections
Campaigning begins on March 12, 2023, at 12:00 PM with voting commencing shortly thereafter on March 13, 2023, at 10:00 am. Campaigning and voting ends on March 16, 2023, at 5:00 pm.
This page will be updated with candidate info after the all-candidates’ meeting on March 1, 2023, at 12:30 pm and after candidate applications are confirmed by the Chief Returning Officer.
Election Calendar
22 February 2023
Representation Executive Council (REC) Application Deadline
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