Call for GSA Chief Returning Officer

Interested in getting involved with the GSA? The GSA is looking for a Chief Returning Officer (CRO) to oversee the GSA elections, by-elections, and referenda, in accordance with all relevant provisions of the GSA By-Laws.

Position Start Date:

This position will start September 1, 2021. The CRO will oversee the Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 elections and must be a member of the GSA during those semesters.

Duties of the CRO According to the GSA Constitution and By-laws:

6.2.1 The responsibilities of the Chief Returning Officer (CRO) of the GSA shall be:

• a) to, in accordance with all relevant provisions of the GSA Bylaws, preside over all GSA elections, by-elections, and referenda; and
• b) to have a working knowledge of the GSA Bylaws.

6.2.2 The CRO may not stand for election or hold an elected Executive position while holding the position of CRO.

6.2.3 The CRO shall not hold a term of more than three (3) years in duration.

6.5.2 The CRO shall receive an honorarium in the amount of one hundred and fifty two dollars and 77 cents ($152.77) for each event in a semester when they hold the position of CRO and are required to oversee a GSA election, by-election, or referendum, effective May 1st, 2021.

How to apply:

Applicants can express interest and send a resume to gsa@uoguelph.ca by July 30, 2021 – 5:00 p.m.
If you have any questions regarding the time commitment, duties, or any other aspect of the position, please reach out to gsa@uoguelph.ca