Elections & Referenda
The AMS Election Team, co-chaired by the Chief Electoral Officer and Chief Returning Officer oversees the administration of the AMS Elections and Referenda Policy in accordance with the AMS Constitution. For any questions, please contact
Interested in having your club/community group establish a fee through referendum or running in an AMS election? Check out this page for all the information you need!
| Date | |
|---|---|
Election Proclamation Released | November 12, 2024 |
Validation Forms Due (Fee Referenda) | November 29, 2024 at 12:00 PM |
First Day of the Election Period | January 06, 2025 |
Nomination Period | January 13-16, 2025 |
Ratification Assembly | January 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM |
Campaigning Period | January 22-28, 2025 |
Voting Days | January 29-30, 2025 |
Expense Forms Due | January 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM |
Student Activity Fee Referendum
Student Activity Fees are ancillary fees assessed to members of the Alma Mater Society. They are established by a campus-wide referendum in which all students get to vote to establish, increase or continue a fee. All groups, except those exempt by the AMS Board of Directors, are required to participate in the referendum every three years.
In order to apply to receive a student fee for the 2025-2026 year, please complete the packages provided here (validation and budget) to AMS Elections and Referenda – Formstack by September 20th at 12:00 PM.
What does the process look like?
Groups wishing to establish, increase or continue their fees must patriciate in two separate processes. First, they must participate in the Validation stage by submitting a validation form, and a budget to be reviewed by the Student Activity Fee Review Committee. If the request is approved, groups must then participate in the referendum, which is administered by the Election Team of the AMS. More information relating to the referendum will be released on October 1st, the first day of the Election Period.
Next steps
- Read and understand the Validation Package and Student Activity Fee Policy
- Complete the Validation Form (Internal or External depending on your organization type)
- Complete the Budget Template
- Submit the budget and form to AMS Elections and Referenda – Formstack
How to Vote and FAQ
The next period to submit a request for a fee is in November. Forms can be found on myams.org/elections.
Sylvie Garabedian
The Secretariat provides administrative and financial oversight for the AMS Elections Team, and monitors the team for compliance with the AMS policies, and constitution. The Secretariat is the representative of the Elections Team.
Renee Balila
The CEO works closely with the CRO to lead the Elections Team, and enforce the Elections and Referenda Policy. The CEO oversees marketing efforts of the election team, and is the main point of contact for questions relating to student fee referenda.
Andrew Anderson
The CRO works closely with the CEO to lead the Elections Team, and enforce the Elections and Referenda Policy. The CRO is the main point of contact for faculty-society elections, and other Society elections. The CRO also develops training and educational material.
Bella Quitazol
The Judicial Disputes Manager works closely with the Judicial Case Manager to oversee the Judicial Affairs Office. Contact the Judicial Disputes Manager for concerns relating to the Election Team and/or for suspected policy infractions.