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Complaints

While we have a proud history of very fair and open elections, there may always be a possibility that you feel that another candidate or member of their campaign team has acted against the rules set out in this section of the guide or in Bye-Law C. In these cases a complaint can be made using the following guidelines.

As set out in Bye-Law C, the process for making an election complaint is as follows:

  • Any member may make a complaint to the Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) on any matter relating to the elections by completing the online complaints form.
  • Complaints about the conduct of a candidate must be made in writing, using the form provided, at the time of the event.
  • All elections complaints submitted later than one hour after the close of voting, without good reason will not normally be accepted.
  • Appeals against the decision of the DRO regarding a complaint can be made in writing within 2 working days to the Returning Officer.

In most cases, if you feel that the cnduct of another candidate or their team is contravening the Election Rules, please raise it with a member of the SU Elections Team who can assist further and advise on the best course of action.

Full details of the election compaints procedure and the resulting sanctions that may result from a complaint being upheld can be found in Bye-Law C.

Details of the Deputy Returning Officer, Returning Officer, the Complaints Form and Bye-Law C can be found below:

Deputy Returning Officer

Robin Pitt

Union Director

To contact the Deputy Returning Officer, click here.

 

Returning Officer

Peter Robertson

CEO, NUS Charity

To contact the Returning Officer, please contact the Deputy Returning Officer, by clicking here.

 

Complaints Form

The Election Complaints Form can be found by clicking here.

 

Bye-Law C

You can locate Bye-Law C (Elections & Referenda) by clicking here.

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