Welcome to TMAPS’ 2026 By-Elections
TMAPS is hosting an election during our Semi-Annual General Meeting held on December 2nd, 2026 to for vacant positions on our board of directors. Elections will be governed by the bylaws and the elections policy of TMAPS.
The Board is composed of eleven (11) members duly elected from the membership at the Annual General Meeting or at a General Meeting should a by-election be required. Board position terms shall be held from May 1 to April 30. If Board members satisfy the duties and responsibilities listed below, they will be eligible for an honorarium of up to $500 per Academic Session, which shall be paid out three times during the fiscal year (see Policy Manual on Board of Directors’ Honoraria).
Vacant Positions
One (1) Certificate Director who shall be responsible for representing Certificate
members and engaging in outreach to the membership, as well as generally
promoting the work of TMAPS.
Two (2) Part-time Directors who shall be responsible for representing Part-time
Degree Members and engaging in outreach to the membership, as well as generally
promoting the work of TMAPS.
Full Election Schedule
Nominations Virtual Q&A Session with CRO: November 9th, | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Register Here
Nominations Deadline: November 13th by 7:00 pm
All Candidates Meeting with CRO: November 20th, 2:00pm – 3:00 pm
Campaigning Period: November 23 to December 1st
Virtual Semi-Annual General Meeting (SAGM): December 2nd | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Register Here
Advance Polls (Online): November 27th – November 30th
Voting day: December 1st
Voting Ends: December 2nd at 7:00pm
Election Results Announced: December 4th
Meet our Chief Returning Officer (CRO)
The role of the CRO, as an unbiased, third-party is to oversee the organization and operation of a democratic election for TMAPS’ five Executive positions as well as Board of Director positions for the Toronto Metropolitans Part Time Student Union.
The CRO also assists in publicizing the elections and ensures all pertinent information and forms related to the elections are developed and accessible. They coordinate with the candidates and organize and conduct the Election Forum at the Semi-Annual General Meeting while adjudicating and enforcing all election bylaws and policies.
Contact our current CRO for election related inquiries at elections@tmaps.ca
View and connect with your current board of executives and directors here.
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