Abused Rules?

See the CSU Standing Regs

NewsLaura Beeston — Published April 5, 2011

Update : section 7 was wrongfully citing section 205, instead of section 207

“My responsibility is to make sure that the electoral process runs smoothly and fairly, and to make sure that everyone follows the rules. […] The following is a supplementary list of directives to set out the guidelines of this year’s nominations and campaigns policies. These directives are intended to clarify rules and regulations where the larger CSU Standing Regulations are vague. They provide clear guidelines for a fair and safe electoral process, but are by no means complete.”

— Oliver Cohen, Chief Electoral Officer, CSU Election 2011




Section 4 – Campaigning Period

184: Campaign material may be distributed, posted, published, broadcast or otherwise disseminated only during the election period.

188: Candidates shall campaign in accordance with the rules of fair play. Breaking the rules of fair play include, but are not limited to, breaching generally accepted community standards, libel, slander, general, sabotage of the campaigns of other candidates, and misrepresentation of the facts.


Section 7 – Procedures at the Polling station

207: The CEO shall establish such procedures as he or she deems necessary to ensure that:

(d) The secrecy of the vote is maintained

(e) No campaign materials shall be within view of a polling station from the beginning until the end of the polling period;


Chapter V – Contestations

219. Every elector may contest a referendum or an election, or a part thereof relating to specific office(s), on the grounds that

c) that a corrupt electoral practice was used;

d) there have been violations of these regulations.

220. A contestation of an election or a referendum must be filed in writing with the Chief Electoral Officer not later than *7 days following the announcement of the results.*The Chief Electoral Officer shall issue a written decision within 5 days of receiving such a contestation.

Check out the full CSU General Elections Info Pack on The Link’s website

This article originally appeared in Volume 31, Issue 29, published April 5, 2011.