Hi, The union's Big Elections are coming up and it's important you know how this affects your show. 1) We're predominantly funded by the union - therefore it's not right to use IC Radio as a platform to promote candidates above others - we have to be impartial 2) Before campaigning begins - do not mention any names of people who may or may not be running. This may be considered campaigning, and it makes bad things happen 3) After campaigning begins - 3rd March - any mention of a candidate for any of the positions<https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/big-elections-2014/positions> must be followed with a mention of all the other candidates for that position 4) Any invitations to candidates to attend a show, should be extended to everyone running for that position, with 48 hours notice. *I must be told, and give approval to, any show doing this with 48 hours notice too* *5) There must be no personal slurs/attacks/libel/gossip against any of the candidates at any time by anyone. *This pf course goes for any other broadcast as well Questions: 1) I'm *standing for a position,* can I mention this? Yes, but you must also mention everyone else who is standing for the position. You can do your show without inviting everyone else on though as you can continue anything you already do. 2) My show's* never going to make any difference* anyway! Maybe, but if someone complains and we have broken the rules, the candidate you supported is likely to have their campaign stopped 3) Oh no! I think I've* already broken the rules.* What do I do? Don't worry, email me and we'll have the show taken off the website. 4) This is all a bit *over the top?* No, last year one of the Felix candidates has their campaign stopped (after a rule breach that took down College's email system) and the year before the entire Union's website was taken down because of a (non elections related) radio broadcast. 5) I don't understand, can I check the rules? Yes, email myself or the returning officers on elections@imperial.ac.uk 6) I really want to talk about the elections - but I don't want to muck up. Then come and help on our joint 'meet the candidates' show next week *Don't forget - IC Radio's AGM - 13th March - shared studio - free food and drink - from 7 o'clock* I hope that makes sense, any questions do drop me an email. George Butcher Station Manager ICRadio.com P: 07958268391 Beit Quadrangle, Prince Consort Road, London, SW7 2BB