Election Regulations

DSU Council Notes

1. That during this year's election campaigns unnecessary and wasteful damage was done by a variety of candidates in colleges, Dunelm and the Library by the use of stickers and the posting of publicity in unsuitable places.
2. That DSU received several complaints about this and the individuals were charged for the costs incurred.
3. That there is uncertainty as to what at present candidates can legitimately spend money during campaigns

DSU Believes

That the problems cited above would best be overcome by adopting a set of election regulations

DSU Therefore Resolves

to adopt the following rules which should apply to all elections for posts in DSU. These should constitute and appendix to the Standing Orders.

1. The limits imposed on different categories of election (see S.O. V 3(d)) should be strictly adhered to.
2. Candidates must present to Steering Committee within 7 days of the election a comprehensive account of expenditure incurred.
3. Election results shall not be ratified by Council until all expenses have been found to be satisfactory by Steering Committee.
4. In assessing expenses Steering Committee must be satisfied that all items have been purchased at normal retail prices.
5. The following items of expenditure only are allowable as expenses and must be detailed in the account of expenditure presented to the Steering Committee.
   1. Paper for manifestos, table slips and posters.
   2. Costs of ink, letraset, printing and typing.
   3. Cost of sellotape, or other adhesive materials.
   4. Costs of any other publicity materials used.
6. The use of stickers is prohibited in all DSU elections.
7. Candidates must comply with the rules of individual colleges, the Library, Dunelm, etc., about area where publicity materials may or may not be posted.

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