About SABVC’s Elections

Election results will be posted on our website and social media.

SABVC members will get to vote for 9 candidates to be a Board of Directors (BODs). The BODs are elected annually in the winter semester. Their term with SABVC starts in May and ends in April of the following year. Our BODs have the ultimate decision-making authority over most aspects of the Association. This means that our BODs:​

1. Represents BVC students’ interests to the College, internal and external stakeholders, all levels of government, and the community

2. Manage SABVC's governance and business

3. Are responsible for the actions of SABVC

4. Make informed decisions that are in the best interests of the Association

Yes, please refer to the Election Policy and CRO Policy.

You will be elected for a one-year term with the following start and end dates: ​

• Start date: May 1, 2024

• End date: April 30, 2025

All-Candidates Meeting: This is an informative session where candidates and their campaign team members learn about the rules and procedures that must be followed during the election period. Any questions you have will be answered here.

Luckily, with these roles, you do not need any experience to run. We are looking for students with these qualities:

1. Be ready to learn and continue learning while in office

2. Demonstrate a sincere commitment to the work and your role as a student leader

3. Establish clear goals and ideas for what you aim to achieve if elected

4. Be passionate about the role

5. Have the correct motivations to lead and not be afraid to put in the work

Certainly! Any student can run for election. As long as you meet the following criteria:

• Be a full-time or part-time student from September to April

• Candidates must provide an expected graduation date

• Be enrolled in at least 1 course in each semester from September to April

• Present a cumulative 2.00 GPA or higher each semester during the year-term

• Be an active member of SABVC for the duration of the term for which they are seeking election

• Attend class(es) at the main downtown Calgary campus

• Be free of Academic Misconduct, Academic Probation, and BVC Learner Code of Conduct sanctions 1 year prior to the nomination, during the election, and during their elected term

• Be free of a criminal record

• Be 18 years of age or older

• Collect a MINIMUM of 15 signatures from SABVC members that nominate you as a candidate and submit it with your nomination package.

Absolutely. We want students to find opportunities that fit with their goals and schedule. SABVC is always looking for volunteers. If you’re interested in getting involved, click here. ​ If volunteering is not for you, SABVC also encourages students to create clubs with other like-minded students.