General Election (May 2023)
It’s time for our annual election!
What is CSGSBS?⌗
CSGSBS is both a social group and a course union for graduate students in the Computer Science department. Our social events include Cookie Break (a weekly informal get-together on Fridays where a volunteer brings cookies or other snacks), board game nights, and end-of-semester pub nights. We also represent the graduate students of the department on committees: we elect representatives to the university-wide Graduate Student Union, to CUPE 3902, and to the DCS Graduate Affairs Committee.
Presiding Officer⌗
The most senior officer not standing for election shall preside over the election. This year, that will be the current President, so questions or concerns should be directed to csgsbs-president@.
Nomination Period (May 10-22)⌗
This is a great way to get involved with the department and support your fellow students. If you’re interested, please review the constitution and note the duties of the following elected positions.
- President
- Treasurer
- Social Coordinators (up to six)
- Representative to the Graduate Students’ Union (GSU)
- Representative to CUPE 3902
- Pop Masters (Bahen or Sandford Fleming) (up to four)
- Webmaster (up to two)
Then email csgsbs-president@ by 11:59PM on May 22, 2023. Be sure to indicate your
- desired position
- full name
- degree program (PhD/MSc/MScAC)
- CS email address (@cs.toronto.edu)
Non-Voting Positions⌗
The CSGSBS also has the following non-voting positions appointed by the President.
- Graduate Affairs Committee (GAC)
- Assistants to Women in Computer Science (DCSwomen)
- MScAC Liaison
Likewise, email csgsbs-president@, but at any time. After the election, unfilled positions will be filled by the incoming President.
Campaigning⌗
Candidates can campaign in any form during and between the Nomination and Voting periods, barring the following.
- false statements
- slander/libel
- direct exchange of money for votes
Voting Period (May 24-30)⌗
After the candidates have been compiled, voting begins on ADoodle. A unique ballot link will be sent to voters (list of whom will be provided by DCS).
Campaigning in any form can occur/continue.
Results & Transition (May 31st or shortly after)⌗
The transition will begin immediately after the results have been reviewed and announced.