Pursuant to the Carleton University Archery Club Constitution and Elections Code, the Director of Elections is CUAC's designated succession officer. They are responsible for overseeing all elections - both general and special elections - to executive positions, as well as referendums.

The Director of Elections is appointed on an as required basis by the executive. The executive must follow certain rules when appointing the Director of Elections including: 

• The director of elections must be a neutral party to the election. This means that the director cannot be on staff, vote, run, or take a position on the election. 

• The staff will first look to club members and if no one is available within the club, the staff will ask CUSA to appoint someone. 

• All efforts will be made by the executive to appoint someone by consensus. If unable, they must hold a recorded vote and post the results. 

While the staff appoints the director, they are independent of the staff and are expected to act at all times in the best interest of the membership as a whole. To ensure this independence: 

• The staff may not fire the director, in the event of complaint it must be sent to CUSA

• The staff cannot change rules about the director (including their duties and powers) or election rules once a director has been appointed

Current Director

CAC, Inc., provides a candiate to be appointed as Director of Elections for the Carleton University Archery Club each year.

Duties of the Director

The Director of Elections is responsible for ensuring that all elections to executive positions and referendums are carried out fairly and in accordance with the Constitution and the Elections Code. They must carry out these duties in an independent, neutral and accountable manner.

• Ensure a fair, democratic, open, and accountable process is followed in all elections and referendums

• Ensure all rules are followed, and use appropriate dispute resolution tools when needed

• Strive to resolve issues through consensus and informally while respecting and informing all parties about appropriate formal processes when needed

• Publish timelines and information on nominations, deadlines, and how to complain or appeal in a timely manner

• Answer questions and monitor campaign activities  

• Report any irregularities or concerns to CUSA

• Compile results and final reports for the membership

To carry out their duties, the Director will be given access to the emails of members in good standing to communicate elections notices, and confirmation of student status for candidates to President, Vice President or Treasurer positions. The Director is bound by the Privacy and Information Management Policy.