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Hello! My name is Callum Slater and I am running to be your next Democracy and
Finance Officer on the County College JCR. I’m an International Business
Management student with a self-confessed love for governance, democracy and the
Sugarhouse (come say hi to the lanky ginger dude dancing badly!).
I have been involved in the world of student politics for over three years and I am
proud of the track-record I have been able to leave in that time. I am even more
excited by the changes I hope to be able to drive here in County and beyond,
starting as your next Democracy and Finance Officer.
I am not standing in this election to pledge some bull- and slap a title on my
LinkedIn. I truly care about students and so let my most important pledge be this…
you, your experiences and your opportunities will sit at the heart of every decision I
make.
My experience
In 2016, I was an instrumental figure in launching one of the first students’ unions in
a post-merger further education college which went on to be used as a sector
leading example by the National Union of Students. I became the founding President
of this Union and proved that I can deliver on my promises; from installing free
sanitary products in all female and accessible bathrooms to saving our popular
nightlife social events - so I’m experienced with tricky trustees ;) !
I was later able to lobby the executive leadership to create our first paid sabbatical
post and in the last year I assumed this shiny new role of Student Liaison Officer. In
this role, I literally had the responsibilities of the Democracy and Finance Officer (it
really is a perfect fit):
I prepared regular financial accounts and reports for the Union presenting
these to relevant Committees and managing an annual turnover of circa
£10,000. I prepared budgets and recorded transactions in compliance with
Union policy.
I organised many aspects of several nightlife events with 600+ attendees
including the management of e-ticketing and processing of funds.
I negotiated a three-year contract with my previous union’s website provider,
UnionCloud, and therefore have experience with the ticketing and election
software used by LUSU.
It’s pretty clear by now that I get a bit hot under the collar for a strong set of election
bye-laws but what do I actually want to achieve as your next Democracy and
Finance Officer?
I will continue to ensure that all elections are fair, inclusive and accessible;
promoting diverse participation and striving to break down barriers faced by
our liberation groups.
I will ensure all voting is as accessible as possible to maximise voter turnout
and maintain County’s strong reputation for voter participation.
I will push for maximum transparency of the JCR Executive and ensure that
consultation is undertaken at every possible opportunity to understand what
you, our members, would like to see.
I will seek to build stronger relationships with LUSU in order to work more
collaboratively by bringing as much power as possible into the hands of your
elected representatives – the County JCR.
Democracy and Finance really is my jam, and I would be honoured to have the
privilege of representing you as your next Democracy and Finance Officer. Check
out my Facebook page and come and have a chat (I’m pretty chill, I promise). Vote
#Slater4Greater and Callum Slater #1 for Democracy and Finance!