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There are 14 positions on theExecutive Committee, whichgive guidance & direction tothe Union policy. They areanswerable to the student bodyat Union General Meetings (seeArticle 5 & Standing Order 1).

Full time positions

Five members of the Executiveare called Sabbatical Officers,because they cannot studywhile in office. This requirestaking a year out fromstudying. Some studentschoose to stand for Sabbaticalposts in their third year so thatthey will have completed theirstudies by the time they leaveoffice. As Sabbatical Officersdevote all their time to theUnion, they are paid anhonorarium (a type of salary).International students shouldnote that as this money is nota salary and you are a trusteenot an employee, the hoursyou work are not restricted.You must sign a contract.

The full time posts are:

PresidentVP Academic & Welfare OfficerVP Race & Diversity OfficerVP Communications OfficerVP International and WelfareOfficer

Part time positions

The remaining eight positionsare non-Sabbatical or parttime, i.e. must be carried outalongside your studies. Youmust be enroled on yourcourse when you take upoffice, WE WILL CHECK.

The part time posts are:

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual &Transgender OfficerMature Students OfficerStudents with Disabilities OfficerInternational Students OfficerStudent Parent OfficerEnvironment OfficerWomens’ OfficerSports Officer Officer(s) without Portfolio (2 positions).

The students who occupythese positions are responsiblefor heading up the work of therelevant Unit, and areanswerable to those studentswho are members of that Unitas well as all other students ofthis University. They organisesocial activities, support andprovide information for theirmembers, and represent theinterests of the students intheir Unit within the Union andthe University. The Officer(s)without Portfolio do not have adesignated area ofresponsibility and are free tooversee all areas of theUnion’s work and pursueprojects and initiatives in whichthey have a particular interest,providing they are within theconfines of UELSU’s aims.

Being a part time officer doesnot require you to bespecifically from the group youare representing. i.e you do nothave to be disabled to be theStudents with DisabilitiesOfficer, however, you do haveto represent the needs of thatgroup and act as theircollective voice.

All of the elected Executivetake up office on July 1st 2008and remain in Office until July14th 2008 of the following year.Copies of Officer Profiles (whatare the duties and responsibili-ties of each post) are availablefrom the Union Offices & ourwebsite.

The Role of the Executive

Being a member of theExecutive means accepting aset of responsibilities, thatapplies to both part-time andfull-time positions. TheStudents’ Union is governed bycharitable law therefore theExecutive Committee membersessentially represents theUnion as trustees.

The Charity Commission haspreviously defined a trustee as:

“Those persons who are incharge of running a charity.In the governing documentthey can be called trustees,committee members,governors, or directors; orthey may be referred to bysome other title. It isimportant to remember thatbeing a charity trusteeinvolves holding, managingand applying charity moneyand property for the benefitsof others. A charity trusteecannot benefit from his orher position as trustee.”

(Source: Charity Commission Web site).

About the Executive

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Voting!Voting will take place from 9.30am onwards at

Arthur Edwards Building near refectory in (Stratford)

Docklands CampusEast Building in the Atrium (Docklands)

From 11.30am onwards at

Duncan House in the main foyer outside DH001 (Stratford),

MONDAY 23rd andTUESDAY 24th MARCH 2009.

For more information go to www.uelsu.net or pop into any SU reception between 9am and 4.45pm, Monday to Friday.

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PresidentJoseph BitrusMy fellow students,

First of all I would like to thank all those students that supported mein the last elections. Your support was greatly appreciated!

I can now testify that within five months in the office, the spirit ofdemocracy was felt across all campuses. Change is inevitable andwe cannot afford to fail our generation and the generation comingafter us. Can real change happen? Yes, it can. Can we let it happen?Yes, we can!

Achievements

There is now a great improvement of security on campus, comparedto the previous years. Three additional cash points were secured for Stratford and Docklands campus and will beinstalled soon.Tutors-students supervisory time was increased.Students’ Union office was open at Duncan house.Extension of the deadlines for schools of SSMCS, AVA, Business School and Law were secured.IT services are improving with more regular maintenance. Focus group was set up to look into services offered by the Residential Services.Focus group on reliability of Security on campus was formed. Joining fee for clubs and societies was abolished

Way Forward:

Create 200 volunteer jobs opportunityIn talk to open Students’ Union JobshopBoost clubs and societies participation.Working to support graduates after studiesEnsure our degrees are competitiveEnvironmental campaignSupport sporting teamsRedesigning our website Better social events programmeMore study materials for all programmes

Vote for Joseph Bitrus as President for change, change that promises a better UEL studentcommunity.

The ExecutivePositions

R.O.N. stands for ‘Re-open Nominations’. This option allows student voters that didn’t prefer any of thecandidates running in this section of the student elections. The elections for this position would be re-run ifR.O.N. was sucessful in the election, allowing new students to apply, making potentially a wider choice.

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PresidentOliver “Knowledge” KinzonziMy name is Oliver Kinzonzi, I am standing for the position of yourpresident. I study economics with politics. I am very passionateabout my subject because of its relevance to the way that societyfunctions. I believe it has helped me develop skills in which alongwith my experience of being engaged in the unions activities willequip me for this role. Things have been quiet this past year andthere is a sense of disappointment with the SU. My plans are tomake significant improvements and along with my commitment topromote the interest of the students, I propose to do so in thefollowing ways;

The employment of a well established Marketing Company, toconduct an intense field research venture to collect informationon the preferences of the students, so that I can ensure that the union’s resources aregeared towards meeting these needs. This guarantees that the students have a voice.

I want to stand up for students that feel that their lectures on their programme are markingtheir essays in a harsh manner. Also to support students on applications for extenuatingcircumstances and irrational capping of grades.

Too many students are going straight home after their lectures. It is my intentions allocateas much of the Unions resources in facilitating the networking process, in which studentscan meet one another and share interest through strengthening clubs and societies, anddelivering a comprehensive entertainment package.

I propose to increase our affiliation with other Universities so that when we have our ballsthey are on a much bigger scale.

Rather than out sourcing specialist job to external individuals I want to look at thepossibility of creating more jobs for students.

I also support student car parking.

Any Questions on delivering these policies contact me; kinzonzi@gmail



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PresidentMd Abu SufianI, Md. Abu Sufian, studying LLM Human Rights, would like to work forUEL Student Union to focus students demand. As a member of agroup of students, I have the same vision as my group for thestudents. Thus, we are working together to bring radical changewithin the University to meet the future challenge.

Current UEL student union seems to us less effective and working asa puppet of the University. We would like to establish an effective,functional and accountable student union which will meet thestudents every requirement. The present committee is workingcarelessly. We will assure to establish transparency within thestudent union. We believe in Human Rights and civil liberty. Fromthat perspective we are concerned about the world peace and we willplay role to build the safer world for everyone. We will take initiativeto establish a balanced world for the people. It is a great concern forus to establish disable rights in the society. We are committed to arrange job fair within the UELto facilitate more jobs for the student. Our objectives for the UEL Students Union election are asfollows:-

Free text book by the UELReduction of the tuition fees for the period of recessionStudent’s safety and security.Standard and enriched library. More social events for the studentsTelevision station for the UELFunctional and vibrant students union.Racism free University.Special care for diversification and international relationBridge between the students and the student unionIncrease more indoors and outdoors sports facilities.More study tours.

PLEASE, vote for me and for our panel to change the UEL and establish your voice.

Thank you,Md. Abu Sufian.President Candidate



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VP Race and Diversity OfficerQuincy OkpokporMy name is Quincy Elo Okpopkor, I’m a final year student of theUniversity of East London and I’m very pleased to be in a diverseenvironment, if nominated for the above role and these are my ideaswhilst in post,

I will liaise with the different society within this university to promotea social and diverse environment amongst students and staff.

We are all members of different groups and we need to understandthe consequences on how we treat each others. Under the school ofsocial science, I’ve learnt about the importance of race across avariety of contexts.

If elected, I will aim to improve the quality of goals and interest ofthe student while abiding to the constitutional code of conduct of the Union.

I will ensure that there will be tolerance for us, the students of all ethnic backgrounds and willpromote social activities involving ethnic groups in their union.

To ensure that all work abides to the Uelsu constitution and equal opportunity policy.University life can be wary at times; I will aim to improve the quality of experience amongstsocial groups by creating educative social events such debates or quiz games, film nights andmore.As an officer of the union, there will be review on the parking made available for students whichcan be negotiable between students and this university.

Also as an officer of the union, there will be a review for matters of extenuating circumstancesand appeal against decisions.

Finally, quality is the reason for experience; hence I will aim to improve unity, equality anddiversity for us- the students which make up the bodies and voices of this university so pleaselet’s sing with one voice.

Thanks



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VP Race & Diversity OfficerMd Hedayetullah Sarder (Lincoln)I, Md. Hedayetullah Sarder, studying LLM Human Rights, would liketo work for UEL Student Union to focus students demand. As amember of a group of students, I have the same vision as mygroup for the students. Thus, we are working together to bringradical change within the University to meet the future challenge.

Current UEL student union seems to us less effective and working asa puppet of the University. We would like to establish an effective,functional and accountable student union which will meet thestudents every requirement. The present committee is workingcarelessly. We will assure to establish transparency within thestudent union. We believe in Human Rights and civil liberty. Fromthat perspective we are concerned about the world peace and we willplay role to build the safer world for everyone. We will take initiativeto establish a balanced world for the people. It is a great concern for us to establish disable rightsin the society. We are committed to arrange job fair within the UEL to facilitate more jobs for thestudent. Our objectives for the UEL Students Union election are as follows:-

Free text book.Reduction of the tuition fees for the period of recessionStudent’s safety and security.Standard and enriched library. More social events for the studentsTelevision station for the UELFunctional and vibrant students union.Racism free University.Special care for diversification and international relationBridge between the students and the student unionIncrease more indoors and outdoors sports facilities.More study tours.


Thank you,Md. Hedayetullah Sarder.Candidate forVice President Race & Diversity Officer



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VP Academic & Welfare OfficerAde OdumosuGood evening/morning my fellow students, ladies and gentlemen.

I have been a student at this university for 3 years and have seenmany things which I think need improvement for the benefit of thestudents.

My fellow students, I see myself as an agent of change and I willwork tirelessly on behalf of all the students of this university and theStudent Union.

My priorities when working for you all will be to:

Improve services on the campusReduce the prices in the bookshop and canteen so that universitylife becomes more affordableEnsure we have more books and printers in the library so you can study more easilyEnsure that extenuating circumstances are respected by the university and by all staffImprove relationships between students and lecturersStop students being penalised with late fees payments when it can be proven that it is the LEAdelaying the payment, not the studentEnsure that all students receive are treated fairly and with respect regardless of gender, race,age, religion or sexual orientation. Every student deserves equal opportunity.I will work to improve students’ welfare Work on behalf of the International Students who feel they don’t have a voice or vote and bringabout harmony on campus and inclusion for all

Vote for me Ade Odumosu as Vice President Academic and Welfare Officer for change, Change that promises a better UEL community for all of us.Thank you.



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VP Academic & Welfare OfficerAndy PattonIf elected, in my role as Academic and Welfare Officer for theStudent’s Union, I will endeavour to represent all students at UELto the best of my ability. My main aim will be to devote as muchtime as possible to helping students with concerns about theireducation and general welfare.

Studying at university and coping with the pressure to succeed canoften be very stressful, and I hope to become a well known figurewho students can contact for help and advice, whether by phone,e-mail or in person.

Aside from the duties of the position, as a sabbatical officer I willstrive to create transparency within the Union so that studentsknow exactly what is going on and when. I wish to publicisemeetings and events on both grassroots and electronic levels,ensuring that the amount of students informed of such events is maximised.

In the past I have been a keen volunteer, not just at UEL but in the wider community, and forthis reason I believe I have the experience and motivation required to successfully organise,and carry out, awareness campaigns and events specific to my role.

I’ve been a student at UEL for the past three years and have experienced the bad as well asthe good. My reason for wanting to stay on for another year, as a sabbatical officer, is that I feelI can really make a positive difference to the education of my peers. I’m not running for thisposition because I want a good C. V, or to get the odd pat on the back, but because I careabout the way that the university is run and the students who study here.

I’m not promising miracles, but I do promise to listen.



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VP Academic & Welfare OfficerMd Jalal Uddin

No Manifesto Available



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VP International & Welfare OfficerMd Abul Khair

I, Md. Abul Khair, studying LLM Human Rights, would like to work forUEL Student Union to focus students demand. As a member of agroup of students, I have the same vision as my group for thestudents. Thus, we are working together to bring radical changewithin the University to meet the future challenge.

Current UEL student union seems to us less effective and working asa puppet of the University. We would like to establish an effective,functional and accountable student union which will meet thestudents every requirement. The present committee is workingcarelessly. We will assure to establish transparency within thestudent union. We believe in Human Rights and civil liberty. Fromthat perspective we are concerned about the world peace and we willplay role to build the safer world for everyone. We will take initiative to establish a balanced worldfor the people. It is a great concern for us to establish disable rights in the society. We arecommitted to arrange job fair within the UEL to facilitate more jobs for the student. Our objectivesfor the UEL Students Union election are as follows:-



Thank you,Md. Abul Khair.Candidate forVice President International & Welfare Officer



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VP Communications OfficerJoseph CesareWe all know how easy it is to fall into the same old counter-productive habit of simply doing the bare minimum of what isexpected. Sometimes there doesn’t seem to be much reason to gothe extra mile. I know it’s hard work being a student, even withoutself-imposed extra work. But I’ve found that a lot is possible with alittle help from the people around you.

I hope many of you have seen the uYELLnews, the official unofficialUEL student publication, because this is what I have to show for myown self-imposed pursuits.

What started out as an idea in my head, turned into over 15students collaborating towards one common goal: to have theirvoices heard, every month, regardless of their course of study oracademic history. As Editor-in-Chief, I have provided effectiveleadership, choosing competent staff, arranging funding, and coordinating the publication anddistribution of our paper.

What I’ve found through all of this is that UEL has an unending supply of creativity andintelligence, but often lacks an accessible way for these resources to be fully utilised.

The media on campus needs help from its students!

If we don’t want to hear about the establishment’s successes but about our own, then we needto ‘yell’ about our own achievements loud enough for them to hear us. If we want to make theschool media fit us, then we not only must take the initiative to let our voices be heard, but electa Vice President of Communications who will listen.

If elected, I, Joseph Cesare, promise to provide the leadership necessary to create media thatwill act as vehicles for the voices of UEL students across all campuses and fields of study.



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VP Communications OfficerJake SmithAnother Student Union is possible. Elect me as Vice PresidentCommunications Officer and I will fight for more representation ofstudents, a student union that fights for students rights. I will workto unite students and create an active student body. TheCommunications Officer should help represent the student voice,three years studying Journalism will help me in editing andproducing the student newspaper ReFuel.

Elected as Officer without Portfolio in the AGM of October 08 I havestrengthened and helped lead our campaigns, taking students andbanners to; Another Education is Possible demanding freeeducation and grants for all, National Climate March, Stop thesiege in Gaza (STW) demonstrations.

I’ve also represented UEL students at the Unite against Fascism(UAF) conference and will be building Love Music Hate Racism (LMHR) events in the nearfuture as well as representing UEL students at National Union of Students (NUS) demandingfor more representation and less bureaucracy.

Within the University I’ve pushed campaigns raising awareness and activism on campus settingsocieties up such as Stop the War, Love Music Hate Racism and Fair Trade. I want to makesure these societies continue to grow, and continue to fight for a better union. Please let mededicate myself full time to you, the UEL students.



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VP Communications OfficerMd Badrul ReazI, Md. Badrul Reaz, studying LLM Human Rights, would like to workfor UEL Student Union to focus students demand. As a member of agroup of students, I have the same vision as my group for thestudents. Thus, we are working together to bring radical changewithin the University to meet the future challenge.

Current UEL student union seems to us less effective and workingas a puppet of the University. We would like to establish an effective,functional and accountable student union which will meet thestudents every requirement. The present committee is workingcarelessly. We will assure to establish transparency within thestudent union. We believe in Human Rights and civil liberty. Fromthat perspective we are concerned about the world peace and wewill play role to build the safer world for everyone. We will take initiative to establish a balancedworld for the people. It is a great concern for us to establish disable rights in the society. We arecommitted to arrange job fair within the UEL to facilitate more jobs for the student. Ourobjectives for the UEL Students Union election are as follows:-

Free text book by UEL.Reduction of the tuition fees for the period of recessionStudent’s safety and security.Standard and enriched library. More social events for the studentsTelevision station for the UELFunctional and vibrant students union.Racism free University.Special care for diversification and international relationBridge between the students and the student unionIncrease more indoors and outdoors sports facilities.More study tours.


Thank you,

Md. Badrul Reaz.Candidate forVice President Communication Officer



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Students with Disabilities OfficerJack KavanaghAs Students with Disabilities Officer I will go to great lengths topromote understanding, acceptance and accommodation ofDisabled Students on Campus and in Halls. I will work hard to bringgreater attention to the issues faced by disabled students in auniversity environment and to pressure the management to betteraccommodate their needs. I will also work to make the Union morerepresentative on a general level and will make all effort torepresent any student, disabled or not, who has needs the aid ofthe Students’ Union. I believe that the Union does not properlyrepresent its members, the student body, and lacks the respectamong students to have any significant power outside of that whichis granted by the university management. I believe that this state ofaffairs is in desperate need of change and that the only way it canbe changed is a concerted effort from both the Students’ UnionExecutives and the student body.



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LGBT Officer Micheala Baily

I believe I would be the ideal candidate for this position because ofmy participation in the lgbt society and experience at representinglgbt issues on local and national levels. If elected my key aimswould be:

• Providing a voice for lgbt students• Influence decision making within the union.• Enhance the support services for lgbt students• Make the union more accessible for minority groups• Raising the profile of national NUS campaigns

I feel strongly against unjust discrimination that lgbt students stillface today in our education system and wider society, the fact thatwe still live in a country that has specific legislation against the lgbtcommunity.

Equality and diversity are fundamental to the student experience. We know that minority groupsface barriers getting into education and furthermore during their time here. I feel I would be ableto voice lgbt concerns and raise issues that affect us, helping provide a better environment foreveryone.

We need to push for stronger lgbt campaigning, stronger representation and better equality forall minority groups.



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Student Parent OfficerSky La FoucadeI would like to thank those who have voted/ supported all mycampaigns and events.

As an active member of the student union I have contributed tomany positive changes which included organising Family events,Stop Gun and Knife crime and other social events.

I am the President for Afro Caribbean Society which is very activeand diverse

As a parent I recognise getting to class on time may be difficultwhen you’re responsible for child care. I’ve negotiated specialdispensation for parents facing this problem.

I have done fund raising events - supporting people of Iraq,supporting UEL nursery event.Membership of - Equality and diversity, Quality & Standards, Academic Board, Students’ Unioncommittees. NUS BSC.Currently VP E & D Officer and acted as SU President when needed.I’ve represented students issue and ideas on panels.

continually fighting for car park space

Passionate and committed about my job.



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Sports OfficerLiam TwomeyAs a student who is actively involved in the university rugby team,I have a personal interest in the development of sport at UEL. At themoment we only have a handful of sports teams, who most peopledon’t even know about and until this election we have not even hada sports officer, a position I personally fought to create. What Iintend to do if you elect me to Sports Officer is:

1) Help promote sport within UEL, by liaising with theuniversity to move sport to the forefront.

2) Engage the sport’s governing bodies to encourage them toinvest in sports development at UEL.

3) Create a ‘school spirit’ and sports awareness, something which is non-existent atpresent.

4) Start the preparation for UEL’s involvement in 2012.

5) Campaign to increase sports funding.

6) And much more

Vote for me and we’ll all compete together as one.



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Environment OfficerCashael NwokejiMy name is Cashael Nwokeji, and I am running for EnvironmentOfficer.

I am a second year student studying International DevelopmentStudies. I am dedicated to making positive changes in the world bypromoting methods of Sustainable Development. I am an activeenvironmentalist president of the International SustainableDevelopment Society and member working closely with ClimateAction group, Fair Trade Society, Africa Development Society,Green Peace and People and Planet.

I plan to run environmental campaigns to promote reducingpeople’s carbon footprint and to make people aware of how theiractions are affecting the earth. That aim to tackle keyenvironmental challenges such as climate change, clean energy,sustainable consumption & production and sustainable development challenges.

In order for UEL to become more of an enviormentally friendly place VOTE FOR CASHAELNWOKEJI together we can make a difference.



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Environment OfficerShuhanaz BegumI, Shuhanaz Begum, studying LLB (Hons), would like to work forUEL Student Union to focus students demand.

My objectives for the UEL Students Union election are as follows:-

Free text book by UEL.Reduction of the tuition fees for the period of recessionStudent’s safety and security.Standard and enriched library. More social events for the studentsTelevision station for the UELFunctional and vibrant students union.Racism free University.Special care for diversification and international relationBridge between the students and the student unionIncrease more indoors and outdoors sports facilities.More study tours.


Thank you,

Shuhanaz BegumCandidate forEnvironment Officer



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Mature Students OfficerSanjay KulkarniI’m Film Student. I am of mixed heritage. I will be 28 in March. I was a student programme rep in my first year. I helped organise astudent film festival.

I am a campaigner for free education.I was at the last 2 NUS Extraordinary Conferences and also as partof a UEL delegation on the last climate change march.

I will strive to make UEL a less stressful environment.I will lobby the UEL to make classes more accessible for those whowork a lot of hours.I will lobby the UEL to make sure all courses are available part-time.

I will lobby UEL to have a SU Common room like the liberatedspace we currently have in EB.1.04 so that students who need a place to play music, etc. theycan hang out there instead of the library.



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Mature Students OfficerGodwin OdusamiDear Students,

thank you for allowing me to represent you on the Joint Staffconsultative forum.

My name is Godwin .O. ODUSAMI, a combined honours student,studying International Business and Law. I have delivered on mypromise serving as a mature student officer; we inherited a deficientsystem, which we are putting right. I have delivered on service,prudence, accountability and responsibility.

I serve with passion and commitment, being an executive officerwho served voluntarily.

It is now time to deliver the real change we want, to deliver to the student communities over£600, 000 of annual grants from the central government. The time is now, for the radicalchanges we desire, a cohesive and tolerant academic community.

I am happy to serve you again with dedication and service

I look forward to representing our diverse student communities

Thank You.

Vote Godwin Odusami.



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Officer without PortfolioFrancesca BaileyWelcome to all students both old and new.

As an active student and a member of the African CaribbeanSocieties promotional team I have brought student concerns to theuniversity which they actively took on board and sanction thechange. Being able to understand the currant needs of UELstudents I work in fund raising, campaigns and events

. At present the Student Union is going through its own changeswhich I know I can help in making some positive input. If elected Iwill ensure that this new phase in the redevelopment of the uniondoes not conflict with the essence of the student movement.

Raise levels of participation in equality issues and student input.Promote an increase the levels of awareness to the different student unionsSupport all campaigns that are working on human rights issues.



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Officer without PortfolioShamma IqbalA positive insight and direction is needed, power should be leftbehind for a community to build equally.Taking the role of acommunications officer for a yeah and a half has taught me to workcreativily with students and to communicate through conversationsrather then beauracy. I’d like the chance to once again help thestudents to understand the benefits of a union.We need solidarityand committment not corruption and decite. A new union is possibleif you are willing for a change. Let me help.



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Officer without PortfolioMohammed SabujMy name is Mohammad sabuj. I am standing for the position“Officer without Portfolio”. Standing for this position will not give methe chance to work for a particular society but it will enable me towork for various issues. It will give me more opportunity to helpUEL student and put their opinion forward.

Being a student for more than one year I have witnessed manystudent related issues. We all have dreams and we are workinghard. We are proud of our university. But every thing can not runsmoothly. I will try my best to solve those problems. I haveexperience working closely with authorities and I believe I canrepresent UEL students.



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Officer without PortfolioEma SharkerI, Miss Ema Sharker, studying BSc (Hons) Electrical and ElectronicEngineering, would like to work for UEL Student Union to focusstudents demand.

My objectives for the UEL Students Union election are as follows:-



Thank you,

Miss Ema Sharker.Candidate forOfficer without portfolio



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NUS Conference DelegateBrent Barrett

NUS Conference DelegateFrancesca Bailey


As an active student I benefit from being able to understand thecurrant needs of UEL students and will guarantee their voices areheard at the very highest levels. At present the NUS is goingthrough its own political changes and I will if elected ensure thatthis new phase in the redevelopment of the union does not conflictwith the essence of the student movement.

Greater student input Raise levels of participation in equality issues.Promote an increase the levels of awareness to the differentstudent unionsCampaign for greater levels of representation for black and minorityethic students.Support all campaigns that are working on human rights issues.

Although we are in recession there is still room for a decrease in the costs it takes to be ahigher education student and strongly believe in the reduction of fees for working class families.

R.O.N. stands for ‘Re-open Nominations’. This option allows student voters that didn’t prefer any of the candidates running in this section of thestudent elections. The elections for this position would be re-run if R.O.N. was sucessful in the election, allowing new students to apply, makingpotentially a wider choice.

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NUS Conference DelegateSanjay Kulkarni

NUS Conference DelegateHarbi JamaNo Manifesto Available



CandidateWithdrew

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NUS Conference DelegateSky La Foucade

NUS Conference DelegateCashael Nwokeji

Say no to top up fees, Student need to be treated with respectWe need to stop supporting the war (it costing us our lives and taxpayers’ money)

I have been in the Students’ Union and sit on NUS black studentcommittee that have made positive changes that has benefit thestudent. I have represent students on a national level and I wouldlike to be given the chance to return again and let our voices beheard.

I am very passionate and committed in everything I do and Ibelieve I could make a positive change.

Vehemently oppose to the Iraq war ALL student has an equal rightFREE education.More educational rights for all studentsSay NO to all “ISIMS” & BMP (Racism, Fascism)NO more discrimination & Stereotyping



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NUS Conference DelegateRichard Robinson

NUS Conference DelegateJake SmithNo Manifesto Available



How 2 Vote !When casting your vote, please DO NOT place a ‘tick’ or a ‘cross’ in the box next to

candidates’ names. You must place a number in the allocated spaces next to thecandidates’ names indicating your order of preference for each candidate

or your vote will be counted as spoilt.

For example: If Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy were running in an election against each other

for UEL Cartoon Officer, and you preferred Mickey Mouse as your most preferredcandidate and Goofy as your second most preferred candidate,

then you would order them like this:Donald Duck ----—————————————- 3 Goofy —————————————————— 2Mickey Mouse -----————————————- 1R.O.N. --————————————————— 4

R.O.N. stands for ‘Re-open Nominations’. This option allows student voters that didn’tlike any of the candidates running in this section of the student elections to ask for the

elections for this position to be re-run again so the choice could be widened so new students could apply.

When voting, DO NOT mark the form other than your numbered preference for eachcandidate otherwise it will count as a spoilt vote. For example if you put a ‘1’ next to

Mickey Mouse and also put ‘that mouse is fly man!!’ next to that, your entire vote would be discounted.

Also when your are voting DO NOT take the voting form outside of the voting area,doing so could invalidate your vote as you are then susceptible to canvassers influencesduring the voting process which may be deemed unfair. Candidates and canvassers are

not allowed to enter the voting area (which will be marked around the ballot box).

Voting details are available on ‘www.uelsu.net’ and all SU receptions. Voting days are on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th March 2009,

with the count on Wednessday 25th March 2009. Participate in your union!

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