Election Rules
Election rules are strict to ensure equitable chances for all candidates and minimise disruption to the school community.
Who can run?
Any full-time student who will be studying at London Business School during the entire term of office may apply for the role.
If no nominations are received for a particular role, two people may jointly stand for that position, provided that at least one of the two candidates will be undertaking an exchange during the following academic year.
Campaigning Rules
There are strict rules around campaigning during the prescribed campaign period. Failure to follow campaign rules may result in disqualification.
Candidates must not use any form of mass communication to campaign
Any attempt to reach a mass audience (10 or more people) regarding your candidacy is prohibited. Sending the same, or substantially similar, message content separately to a mass audience is also considered a contravention of this rule.
Methods of communication include but are not limited to, WhatsApp, social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok), emails, lecture announcements, pamphlets.
This rule also applies indirectly and any outreach by others regarding your candidacy may also result in disqualification.
Disqualification will occur as a result of candidates breaking the spirit of the campaign rules.
If a mass audience is reached, the Student Association Oversight Committee reserves the right to investigate violations and restrict candidates with discretion.
Campaigning rules are designed to protect student and alumni communities from being inundated with election-related communications. Therefore, investigations of campaigning rule violations will not hinge on intent, but rather on the outcome.
If you have any doubts about what is appropriate during the campaign period, ask before you act.
Voting
The voting period will run for one week. All current LBS students have the right to vote once. Please exercise this right.
Voting will take place via Campus Groups, via individual link shared by the SA.
Voting will be transparent and may be audited to ensure the integrity of elections.