Extraordinary Assembly October 2021

The Coiste Gnó (National Student Executive) has called for an Extraordinary Assembly (EA) to take place on October 24th for the following purposes

• Election of 2 members to the Monitoring and Advisory Committee

• Election of a new Welfare Officer to the Coiste Gnó

ELECTIONS

There are 2 elections being run on the day. The position of Welfare Officer of the Coiste Gnó and 2 positions for the Monitoring & Advisory Committee.

Please read the ELECTION HANDBOOK if you are interested in nominating yourself for one of the vacant positions.

THE WELFARE OFFICER/OIFIGEACH LEASA

The Welfare Officer/Oifigeach Leasa: The ISSU Welfare Officer has the overall responsibility for the advocacy of student wellbeing within and on behalf of the ISSU. They develop national campaigns and initiatives for second-level students in the area of wellbeing, e.g. Mental Health, Sexual Health, Substance Abuse etc. They also have the responsibility for the implementation of the ISSU’s welfare policies.

APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF WELFARE OFFICER HERE

THE MONITORING AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Monitoring & Advisory Committee: The ISSU Monitoring and Advisory Committee, ensures that the work of elected student officers is constitutional and in line with ISSU policies, ensuring that the ISSU is held accountable to its membership. The ISSU MAC provides support and consultative guidance to elected officers.

APPLY FOR A POSITION ON THE MONITORING & ADVISORY COMMITTEE HERE

EXTRAORDINARY ASSEMBLY TIMELINE

Thursday 30th September - Extraordinary Assembly Announced

Sunday 10th October - Closing of Applications for the positions of Welfare Officer & Monitoring & Advisory Committee

Wednesday 13th October - Last day for change of mind

Sunday 16th October - Campaigning Begins

Friday 22nd October- Registration deadline at midnight

Sunday 24th October - Extraordinary Assembly