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HYY’S REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL
H Y Y ’ S R E P R E S E N T A T I V E COUNCIL
WHAT EVEN IS THE REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL? THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDENT UNION IS TO ACT AS A LINK BETWEEN ITS MEMBERS AND TO PROMOTE THEIR SOCIETAL, SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL ASPIRATIONS AS WELL AS THEIR ASPIRATIONS REGARDING STUDIES AND STUDENTS’ STATUS IN SOCIETY.
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THE REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL IS IN CHARGE OF DECISION-MAKING IN OUR STUDENT UNION
The council consists of 60 students elected every other year. All our members have the right to vote in the elections as well as to run as a candidate in them. The Representative Council decides on issues such as HYY’s Constitution and budget as well as appoints the Board. The council meets around once a month during academic terms. The meetings are streamed live – you can follow them from the comfort of your home!
THE REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL IS THE HIGHEST DECISION-MAKER IN THE STUDENT UNION
The duties of the Representative Council include several election tasks. The council elects the Student Union’s chair, secretary general and Board, for instance. Its duties also include monitoring and managing the Student Union’s finances and operations. The council also decides on the regulations needed to support the Student Union’s operation. All the duties of the Representative Council are listed in HYY’s Constitution.
INFLUENCE MATTERS IN HYY’S REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL ELECTIONS!
ALL HYY’S MEMBERS CAN VOTE AND RUN AS A CANDIDATE IN THE REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL ELECTIONS. THE ELECTIONS ARE HELD EVERY OTHER YEAR, WITH THE NEXT ONES ORGANISED IN AUTUMN 2020. ONE REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL TERM LASTS TWO YEARS.
HOW DO I BECOME A CANDIDATE?
All HYY’s members can run as a candidate in the Representative Council elections. The official nomination of candidates ends on 21 September. However, if you want to become a candidate, you should contact the electoral coalition of your choice as soon as your studies begin.
In the Representative Council elections, candidates may form electoral coalitions with other candidates. The electoral coalitions, on the other hand, may form electoral alliances with other coalitions. If you wish to run as a candidate, you should contact the Representative Council group whose election list you wish to join.
HOW DO I VOTE?
Voting in the Representative Council elections is conducted electronically. It is quick and easy – you only need your University user account for identification!
THE ELECTRONIC VOTING IS ORGANISED ON ELECTION DAYS AS FOLLOWS:
FIRST ELECTION WEEK (WED 28 OCTOBER–FRI 30 OCTOBER)
Electronic voting on HYY’s election website at vaalit.hyy.fi at 9 am–6 pm
SECOND ELECTION WEEK (MON 2 NOVEMBER–WED 4 NOVEMBER)
Electronic voting on HYY’s election website at vaalit.hyy.fi at 9 am–6 pm
Further information on the Representative Council elections is available at hyy.fi/vaalit.