Chestnut Residence Council

This is a very exciting opportunity and will look great on your resume! You will have lots of support, so if this position sounds interesting to you, take the leap and give it a go.

The President coordinates and oversees all Council activities. They plan Council and Executive meeting. They provide support and guidance to the Executive and Floor Representatives, and act as a liaison between the Residence Life Office and student council. They ensure all Council members fulfill their duties. They sit on various committees of the Council to lead other necessary Council tasks. They sit on various Residence Life Office committees to represent the student voice to Chestnut Residence. They act as a signing authority for Council funds.

The VP social organises residence-wide social events to promote residence spirit, including the chairing the semi-formal committee to organise the annual dance. They act as a signing authority for Council funds. They support Council in other areas as needed.

The Council is in the process of updating our constitution and this role is not very relevant anymore, so we encourage you to run for a different executive position. You can perform these duties in the position of VP social. The VP external promotes charitable acts and provides information about volunteer opportunities to students. They educate residents about the various holidays and traditions celebrated by their follow residents. They build relationships with other student organisations on campus. They support Council in other areas as needed.

The Council is in the process of updating our constitution and this role is not very relevant anymore, so we encourage you to run for a different executive position. You can perform these duties in the position of VP social. The VP Athletics promotes physical activity and fitness within the Residence by organizing and registering intramural teams and organising sporting activities. They support Council in other areas as needed.

Filled for 2024-25

This is a very important role and is best filled by someone who is comfortable using Excel. The VP finance manages the Council’s financial accounts and maintains accurate records as is required by the Office of the Vice Provost. They chair the Finance Committee and prepare and present the annual budget to Council and provide regular financial updates. They make all arrangements for the audit of the Council’s finances. They perform the duties of the President in their absence. They act as a signing authority for Council funds.

Filled for 2024-25

The VP Internal maintains CRC equipment including, but not limited to the Urban ping pong table, the Urban pool table, and music room equipment in collaboration with the Chestnut Assistant Dean Residence Administration. They sit on the Residence Affairs committee to share the student voice with Chestnut Residence staff and relay relevant information back to students at council meetings. They chair the internal commission and are responsible for internal affairs, including leading constitutional updates.

The VP Communications promotes and communicates Council events and manages the Council’s Instagram page. They also maintain the Council’s bulletin boards and support with other event promotion as needed. They support Council in other areas as needed.