CRO INTERPRETATION: I interpret “opportunity” to be a set window of time where candidates may deliver a platform to WLUSU that will be hosted by the organization. I define “platform” as a document or communique stating the aims, goals and principles of a candidate. OPERATIONAL DEFINITION: Compliance will be demonstrated when: 1) All candidates have been informed of their opportunity, the processes and protocol required to have their candidate platform hosted by wlusu.com and the online election system. The platform will comply with all other policies contained within this document.
Policy GP#2i -4. All candidates and party chairs shall be treated fairly, consistently, and equitably by the Chief Returning Officer. CRO INTERPRETATION: I interpret “shall be treated fairly, consistently and equitably” to mean that a common standard of service and care is afforded to all candidates and party chairs. OPERATIONAL DEFINITION: Compliance will be demonstrated when: 1) The Chief Returning Officer or their designate oversees the WLUSU election and general meeting without breaching the standards and policies of their position. Policy GP#2i -5. The general meeting and election processes and information is promoted to the electorate in an impartial way. CRO INTERPRETATION: I interpret “promoted” to mean that the information is proactively marketed and communicated to the membership in a timely and usable manner. I further interpret that “in an impartial way” means that the information provided is objective and free from bias or favouritism for one candidate or slate of candidates. OPERATIONAL DEFINITION: Compliance will be demonstrated when: 1) All information concerning the general meeting and election processes are promoted to the electorate using impartial and neutral language. Policy GP#2i -6. All members of the Organization are made aware of their eligibility to participate in the election process. CRO INTERPRETATION: I interpret “members of the Organization” to mean all undergraduate students of Wilfrid Laurier University. I interpret “made aware of their eligibility” as the act of providing said members the information required so that they may understand their rights and entitlements as a student in this matter. I lastly interpret “participate in the election process” as the capacity for all members to run for an elected position within the WLUSU or to vote in the WLUSU general meeting and election. OPERATIONAL DEFINITION: Compliance will be demonstrated when: