STUDENTS’ UNION ELECTION RULES AND REGULATIONS
ALL CANDIDATES MUST ADHERE TO THE ELECTION RULES AND REGULATIONS IN ACCORDANCE THE MTU STUDENTS’ UNION CONSTITUTION
Please note, these rules may be updated from time to time.
Under the MTU Students’ Union Constitution, the Returning Officer may at their discretion make such regulations as may be appropriate to govern the canvassing or other activities of candidates in seeking election.
Dr Brendan O’Donnell
Returning Officer
Nomination forms must be completed and returned to the Students’ Union Office by 5pm on 23rd September 2026 (no exceptions). It is advisable to ensure that nomination forms are completed in good time so that its validity can be checked. Please refer to the nomination form rules for further details.
Candidates running for Sabbatical positions must not be restricted from employment in Ireland.
All candidates (or a representative) must be present at the candidates meeting which will be called no later than two days after close of nominations at a time and place designated by the Returning Officer and/or designated persons.
Canvassing will commence after the candidates meeting which will be held at 1.00pm on 24th September 2026. All canvassing prior to this date is strictly prohibited. For the purposes of this election erection of posters or other electoral type material or public social media posts seeking nomination will be interpreted as canvassing.
All candidates and their representatives are expected to treat all other candidates as well as other members of the University community with dignity and respect and abide by basic rules of fair play.
All canvassing is confined to campus grounds. All canvassing must be conducted in keeping with the laws and regulations of both the University and the state.
Candidates always need to be conscious of both their own health and safety and the health and safety of others. Throughout the campaign candidates must adhere to public health and the University guidelines & regulations.
The use of text messaging, email, media sharing sites and social networking sites is permissible, but the rules of fair play must be adhered to, or this right will be revoked. Candidates or their agents who do accept the option to canvass online must provide details of any relevant social media sites they are using for this purpose. This should be done by emailing vicky.osullivan@mtu.ie including links to the relevant sites.
All electioneering material must be removed as soon as possible after voting has closed.
All Social Media campaigning accounts must be removed within one week after the election has taken place.
Canvassing will commence after the candidates meeting which will be held at 1.00pm on 24th September 2026. All canvassing prior to this date is strictly prohibited. For the purposes of this election erection of posters or other electoral type material or public social media posts seeking nomination will be interpreted as canvassing.
All candidates and their representatives are expected to treat all other candidates as well as other members of the University community with dignity and respect and abide by basic rules of fair play.
All canvassing is confined to campus grounds. All canvassing must be conducted in keeping with the laws and regulations of both the University and the state.
Candidates always need to be conscious of both their own health and safety and the health and safety of others. Throughout the campaign candidates must adhere to public health and the University guidelines & regulations.
The use of text messaging, email, media sharing sites and social networking sites is permissible, but the rules of fair play must be adhered to, or this right will be revoked. Candidates or their agents who do accept the option to canvass online must provide details of any relevant social media sites they are using for this purpose. This should be done by emailing vicky.osullivan@mtu.ie including links to the relevant sites.
All electioneering material must be removed as soon as possible after voting has closed.
All Social Media campaigning accounts must be removed within one week after the election has taken place.
All registered students at the Munster Technological University shall be members of the Union and in accordance with A5 of the MTU Students’ Union Constitution, the following are their rights:
(i) To vote in Students’ Union elections and referenda (subject to eligibility in line with the provisions of this constitution and Schedule C) *.
(ii) To seek election at any level (subject to eligibility in line with the provisions of this constitution and Schedule C).
*In accordance with Schedule C of the MTU Students’ Union Constitution the following students can vote for the positions as listed in the groups below:
Group 1 – Students Registered at CSM
Vice President for Campus Integration
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer –Cork Campuses
Life-Long Learning Officer –Cork Campuses
Student Life Officer – Cork Campuses
Oifigeach na Gaeilge / Irish Language Officer – Cork Campuses
Cork School of Music (CSM) Officer
Group 2 – Students Registered at CCAD
Vice President for Campus Integration
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer –Cork Campuses
Life-Long Learning Officer –Cork Campuses
Student Life Officer – Cork Campuses
Oifigeach na Gaeilge / Irish Language Officer – Cork Campuses
Crawford College of Art and Design (CCAD) Officer
Group 3 – Students Registered at NMCI
Vice President for Campus Integration
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer –Cork Campuses
Life-Long Learning Officer –Cork Campuses
Student Life Officer – Cork Campuses
Oifigeach na Gaeilge / Irish Language Officer – Cork Campuses
National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) Officer
Group 4 – Students Registered at Bishopstown and all other Cork Campuses (excluding CSM, CCAD & NMCI)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer –Cork Campuses
Life-Long Learning Officer –Cork Campuses
Student Life Officer – Cork Campuses
Oifigeach na Gaeilge / Irish Language Officer – Cork Campuses
Group 5 – Students Registered at Kerry Campuses
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer – Kerry Campuses
Life-Long Learning Officer – Kerry Campuses
Student Life Officer – Kerry Campuses
Group 6 – Kerry Campus Sports Captains
Sports Officer – Kerry Campuses
Group 7 – Kerry Campus Society Chairpersons
Societies Officer – Kerry Campuses
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