Nomination and Election Procedures

Posted: Aug 22, 2013 by NUS SSWS in
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General Information

What is the Society of Social Work Student (SSWS) Executive Committee?

SSWS aims to raise awareness of the social work profession, to strengthen the bonds and enhance the welfare of social work students in NUS. The SSWS Executive Committee (Exco) plays the role in planning the activities for the benefit of all social work majors.

The Executive Committee is elected annually and plays the role in planning the activities for the members of SSWS. Members of the SSWS comprises of all social work majors.
Nomination Procedures

What am I supposed to do?

Members interested in the running for the Executive Committee are to fill up the nomination form via the link below:




Where can I find more about SSWS and the activities?

There are 4 ways which you can find out more information about SSWS:

1. Our SSWS’s blog:  www.ssws-nus.blogspot.sg
2. Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ssws.nus
3. Email us: ssws.nus@gmail.com
4. Approach any of the seniors directly! :D

Election Procedures

The election of candidates into the Executive Committee will take place during the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The respective positions will be decided among the newly elected Executive Committee on a later date. This process will be conducted and facilitated by the previous Executive Committee.

Who is eligible to vote on the Election Day?


To be eligible to vote for a candidate into the Executive Committee, one must fulfill all of the following requirements:
  • He/She must be a Social Work declared major
  • He/She must be present during the AGM  

If I am running for a position in the SSWS Executive Committee, what will I do on Election Day?


Candidates running for the Executive Committee will have 10-15 minutes to present their speech, which may include the reasons for joining the Executive Committee, personal strengths which could add value to SSWS and etc.

After all the candidates presented their speech, eligible members present will cast their votes to elect their desired candidate(s) into the next Executive Committee.

If I am running for a position in the SSWS Executive Committee, must I attend the election on the Election Day?
Yes, all candidates have to be present on the Election Day, which is held on the AGM.

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