SBA Board Nominations
Students For Barrier-Free Access (SBA) is a student-run non-profit organization that advocates for access and the rights of students with disabilities at the University of Toronto. We work to encourage new ways of thinking that challenges dominant understandings of disability and to advocate for education that is socially, environmentally, and financially accessible. In order to be informed and vigilant about barriers and disability-related issues on campus and to be an effective stakeholder in university decision-making, we work with students, faculty, other social justice groups and allies to build an accessible campus and a strong diverse community.
If you would like a chance to shape and expand on some of these great initiatives, consider joining the Board of Directors!
The nomination period runs from Wednesday May 24th, 2017 to Wednesday June 14th, 2015 by 5:30PM. Please have your nomination packages submitted by this date and time.
For more information and for a copy of the nomination package, please visit click the link below. You may also pick up your copy at the SBACentre (215 Huron St, Suite 924) during regular office hours (Mondays – Thursdays 11:30am – 5:30pm and Fridays 12:30pm and 5:30pm).
Nomination Package 2017 – 2018.
Save the Date! We will be having our Annual General Meeting on June 28th, 2017. It is a great opportunity to meet with outgoing, returning, and newly elected SBA Board of Directors.Time: 6pm – 8:30pmLocation: OISE Room 5150Access information: ASL, captioning, a light supper, and TTC tokens provided. Accessible and all gender washrooms available on the same floor. Please note that this is a scent free space. For any accessibility needs or if you have any questions, please email sba@utoronto.ca.
General Questions:
Am I eligible to be a Board Director?
In accordance with our by-laws, SBA members who are graduate, undergraduate, international and part-time students and alumni of the University of Toronto are eligible to be on the board of directors.
Can I vote at the Annual General Meeting?
If you are a student, staff, faculty, or alumni of the University of Toronto, you can vote at the AGM. Please be sure to register at the registration desk with either your student number or UToronto email address.
What if I can’t make it to the AGM but would like to still participate?
If you are unable to attend the AGM in person, you can provide your proxy to another member of SBA who is eligible to vote. You will need to follow the instructions below.
Proxy Voting Instructions
If you are unable to attend the AGM in person you can authorize another SBA voting member to represent you- a proxy.
Proxy Authorization Letter
- Fill out the proxy authorization letter.
- Both you and your proxy need to sign it.
Ballot
- Fill out the ballot and place it in a sealed envelope separately from your authorization letter.
- Ensure that the ballot envelope is anonymous.
Voting Day (AGM)
- Submit your proxy authorization letter to Danie Tucker.
- Place the ballot in the ballot box.
Proxy Letter
I, the undersigned, _______________________, affirm that I am a member of Students for Barrier-Free Access. I verify that I am granting ________________________ the permission to be my proxy for the purpose of electing new board members for Students for Barrier-Free access (SBA) annual general meeting on June 28th, 2017.
I understand that, I am granting this person my explicit permission to take part in the meeting on my behalf, and submit ballots that I have filled out and sealed in an unmarked envelope.
I understand that, in granting this person the permission to vote in my place, I am affirming that I have diligently read the candidate statements for this year and am fully responsible for the actions my proxy will take on my behalf in regards to electing new SBA board members for the 2017-2018 elections.
Sincerely,
[Name in Print]
Signature: __________________________ Date:
Signature of proxy: ___________________________ Date:
Students for Barrier-Free Access 