Napier student election failing to attract

Napier Students’ Association (NSA) has been forced to cancel the election for two key roles on the executive due to a lack of nominations.

NSA were forced to extend the nominations deadline and eventually managed to attract potential representatives; however, original nominees have since pulled out of the running.

NSA President Kasia Bylinska told The Journal: “The election was cancelled due to a lack of nominations, but nominations for both posts were received within the extended deadline.

“The posts of FECCI [Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Creative Industries] Officer and Post-graduate representative each attracted two nominees, but one nominee for each post has since dropped out.

“The remaining candidates will go forward to Senate to have their positions ratified along with the Business School Faculty Officer nomination which was received just before the summer break.”

The posts of FECCI Officer and Post-graduate representative which were due to be decided on Friday 9 October are both important roles on the NSA Executive.

Ms Bylinska explained: “The executive works closely together and communicates on a regular basis. We have regular executive meetings and student Senates.

“All other members of the executive can come and see me as often as they require and I will advise and support them.”

Ms Bylinska explained: “The University makes a one off annual payment in respect of attendance at its key committees and some NSA committees that are essential to its functioning.

“It is paid pro rata per committee attended for example, minuted attendance.”

Two elections are, however, actually going ahead: “Four nominations were received for Veritas Editor, two of whom later pulled out. There will be an election the week after next.

“There were also two nominations for Mature Students’ Representative and that post will also be subject to election.”