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Candidate Questionnaire – Peter Rizov
1) Why VP Finance? I chose finance because it is a portfolio that blends both functional operational tasks with political involvement. It is one that will allow me to put into practice all the knowledge I (should) have acquired in my Commerce classes. Further, it is the one I am best qualified for. Most of [...]
Candidate Questionnaire – Brittany Tyson
1) Why Finance? Working under the VP Finance for the past two years has really given me a strong grasp of the portfolio. As Vice-Chair of the Finance Commission, I’ve learned quite a lot about the financial systems of the AMS, how we interact with our clubs, constituencies, resource groups, and services, and how our [...]
Candidate Questionnaire – Aidha Shaikh
www.aidhashaikh.com 1) Why BoG? Having been at the university for a while you realize how important the policies that are passed by the Board are to our everyday interactions at the University. Dealing with a broad spectrum of students, both undergraduate and graduate as both close friends and colleagues I hear about all the issues [...]
Candidate Questionnaire – Tom Masterson
1)Why VPX? Not why VPX, but rather why AMS? In my opinion, the AMS is an organization in need of reform; a revamped image, both to students and outsiders, new ideas, and a lot of energy. In my opinion, this type of change cannot be brought about by someone who is already jaded by politics, [...]
VP Academic Portfolio
The VP Academic Portfolio is big. Huge. And very important. Responsibilities: Hiring. They interview hundreds of applicants for hundreds of positions, including all the services. That’s a spicy meatball, a spicy meatball of hiring. Sits on a lot of external committees, most notably the Directors of University Neighbourhood Association, Teaching and Learning Committees, and everything [...]
Presidential Portfolio
Responsibilities: Chairing the executive committee (5VPs) Setting the agenda for Council Acting as the spokesperson for the society Attending many lobbying meetings and liaising with lobby groups The primary representative to the University Major issues: Negotiating relationship with UBC-O and the UBC Graduate Students’ Society. The GSS feels marginalized within the AMS, and UBC-O likes [...]
BoG
It’s this writer’s humble (and biased) opinion that BoG Rep is among the two most important positions up for election (the other being President). Why? Three reasons: Face time. There are no student reps who get anywhere near as much time with the actual decision-makers, and the face time can translate into influence. Strategic decisions. [...]
Upcoming Dates
January 12, 4pm – Nominations CloseJanuary 12, 6pm – All Candidates Meeting. (Drop by SUB Council Chambers to see the largest gathering of wannabe politicians all year. It’s an amazing event. Has to be seen to be believed. Don’t forget to bring beer. Not that we endorse illegal drinking, or anything.)January 19, 9am – Campaign [...]
VP External Portfolio
Responsibilities: Lobbying, but with an external (read: government) focus. Working with the AMS policy advisor and President to produce lobbying tactics and strategies when meeting with government officials. Includes budget submissions, meetings, and lobbying day in Victoria Liaising with Translink around issues relating to the U-Pass Working with CASA, the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations. [...]
VP Admin Portfolio
Primary Responsibilities: Overseeing the maintenance, renovation of the SUB. If there’s something wrong with the building, or any other issues relating to AMS buildings, that’s it. Chairing the Impacts committee, which handles sustainability Planning the Student Leadership Conference Oversee SAC – Student Administrative Commission. SAC is responsible for: Communicating with clubs, and organizing their activities [...]
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