2011-2012Residence Council Nomination Form

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Executive Positions (please circle one)
President
Vice President
Registrar/Fundraising Coordinator
Director, Athletics
Director, Entertainment
Recycling Coordinator
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Be sure to complete and hand in by Friday, March 25that 9 am. Voting will take place Feb 28th-Mar 4th. If only one person runs for a position, that person will win by default.
UNB Residence Life: Residence Council

Brief Overview

The UNBSJ Residence Council is comprised of an elected body of students. The Residence Council plans and organizes many events throughout the academic year and offer advice and suggestions on Residence Life and community affairs. The Residence Council is expected to plan activities that are inclusive, positive interactions for all residents.

Leadership and Ethics

A leader must recognize their responsibilities as a role model. A leader’s standard of ethics should be established from the beginning of a term, maintained throughout the term, and should be evaluated periodically. A standard of ethics includes respect for and protection of the group members, while keeping in mind the UNB Residence Life Mission Statement as well as the Mission statement of the greater University.

With this in mind, observe the following:

  • Maintain and agree upon a high ‘standard of ethics’
  • Maintain confidentiality in all matters
  • Respect and protect the spiritual, social, intellectual, emotional, physical and vocational wellness of residents
  • Respect the convictions and values of the community
  • Allow ‘Freedom of choice’ - this includes the right to withdraw from any group activities or from the group itself without pressure from the group members or leaders, and without fear of feeling threatened by humiliation, reprisal, or ridicule
  • Respect, and follow the rules, policies and regulations of Residence Life, and work as a member of the House Team with the RAs.
  • Act as a role-model for other students. Remember, you are in a leadership position and students do look up to you and watch you whether you see it or not. Be aware of your actions and the potential consequences that may come with them.

Roles and Responsibilities

President

Serve as a role model for the members of the residence community

Represent the Residence Council at Student Council and University functions

Maintain knowledge and abeyance of University and Residence Policies

Work closely with Residence Life Staff

Assess and represent the interests and needs of the residence community

Preside at Council meetings and co-chair Meetings with the Residence Life Staff

Work with the council to develop and to implement programs and activities on behalf of the residence community

Participate in residence events and promote activities within the community

Oversee, assist and evaluate the Residence Council and respective committees

Vice-President

Serve as a role model for the members of the residence community

Maintain knowledge and abeyance of University and Residence Policies

Works equally with the President

Work closely with Residence Life Staff

Participate in residence events and promote activities within the community

Represent the Residence Council at Student Council and University functions in the absence of the President

Inform RLC of things that will require payment and for how much.

Keep records of all revenues and expenditures of RC events and fundraising

Maintain a budget in consultation with Council and Residence Life staff

Serve as a liaison with vendors on behalf of the Council

Registrar/Fundraising Coordinator

Serve as a role model for the members of the residence community

Maintain knowledge and abeyance of University and Residence Policies

Work closely with Residence Life Staff

Prepare and maintain records on behalf of the Residence Council

Provide information updates and research on behalf of the council

Keep track of Council events each month and make monthly calendar of events.

Provide other information to students and council as required or requested

Maintain Residence Council documentation.

Coordinate fundraising initiatives undertaken by residence including choosing an acceptable/agreeable residence charity and keeping track of all funds in consultation with the RLC and VP.

Director(s), Entertainment

Serve as a role model for the members of the residence community

Maintain knowledge and abeyance of University and Residence Policies

Organize, plan and promote various events throughout the academic year, ensuring that events serve the interests (and are inclusive of) all members of the residence community

Work with the Residence Council in organizing, planning and promoting events

Oversee, assist and evaluate the Entertainment Committee

Work closely with Residence Life Staff

Book events with Conference Services

Director(s), Athletics

Serve as a role model for the members of the residence community

Maintain knowledge and abeyance of University and Residence Policies

Organize, plan and promote various athletic events throughout the academic year, ensuring that these events serve the interests (and are inclusive of) all members of the residence community

Work with the Residence Council in organizing, planning and promoting events

Oversee, assist and evaluate the Athletics Committee

Work closely with Residence Life Staff

Liaise with Athletics and Recreation on various events to the rest of Residence.

Recycling Coordinator

Making sure recycling is taken care of in both residences

Ensuring residence recycling room is kept clean (either by you, or someone who volunteers to do so)

Ensuring paper recycling is emptied along with bottle recycling (in the Dunn).

Ensuring recycling room door is open for recycling company to take recyclables, and keeping track of all recycling money that comes in in consultation with the RLC.

**Each committee is responsible for making their own posters for their respective events and putting them up!!!!**

Useful Information Regarding Council Activities

During the course of the academic year, each Residence Council may experience many ‘highs’ and some ‘lows’ in terms of events and programming; however, the major sign of a “highly effective council” is consistency in the events planned!