The AGM discussed several motions that will nominally reshape the executive of the association. From a practical point of view, the passing of them has little effect on the forthcoming elections except to confuse there [unclear: momentarily]. The following is the Electorial Committee's interpretation of them for the election April 23 and 24.

(i)	The position of President remains unchanged and the candidates are: Don Carson, Stephen Lungley, John McDonald, Peter Rotherham.
(ii)	The motion regarding NZUSA Liason Officer has the effect of removing this position as of December 31, 1974. In other words, it will be contested by: Tony Lane, Anthony Ward.
(iii)	Under motion number 5 any position for which only one application is received, then that applicant must receive at least 50% of the vote, i.e not more than 50% of voters having struck out his/her name.

The only nomination received for the position of Woman's vice-president was that of Diane Hooper. Under normal circumstances her appointment would be final as of the last possible time that she was able to withdraw her application (4.30 Monday, April 8)

It is a debatable point as to whether or not this motion can or should effect the election process that has already been started. The committee leans toward the view that the spirit of the constitution and the spirit of the motion itself should be interpreted to include this motion in the rules for the forthcoming election. However this point has not been finally decided, but it will be made clear on the voting papers.

Candidates are reminded that photographs for display at polling places can be obtained through application to Salient urgently. Polling booths will be at the following times and places:

Tuesday April 23 and Wednesday 24.

Library Foyer 8am and 6pm both days.

Student Union Foyer Sam to 7pm both days.

There will be an election forum on Monday April 22—watch for notices of time and place.

Don Carson

Presidential candidate

Expressed student opinion will determine my actions throughout the remainder of this year if I am elected President. SRC is the policy-making body of the Students Association and no member of the Exec can disregard its directives. Those who disagree with SRC policy have the opportunity to change it through a democratic process instead of choosing to make allegations about the operations of a mythical clique. I will continue to be available to all students wanting advice, support or just to talk.

I am an Arts student, the present Sports Officer, and have been active in student affairs for the past three years. Because of this experience I have an extensive knowledge of both the way the university and student activities are operated and of the personnel involved; this is important knowledge for a President especially when he is elected in a by-election to lake office immediately.

The provision of student car parks in Wai-te-ata Road is a recent positive achiev-achievement that I can claim. As Sports Officer it is difficult to separate personal achievements from collective efforts, or bureaucratic functioning. Because of Sports Council policy I have initiated, a small number of elitist and badly run clubs will find it difficult to receive grants this year. Better grants will be available to those clubs which deserve them.

If elected President, my primary concerns will be among the areas listed below and I will work towards them at both the SRC and Exec level.

1)	Academic workload is the most immediate problem facing the majority of Victoria students. Activity in social, sporting and political life has dropped off alarmingly in the last year.
2)	Because of the pressing needs of work, SRC has declined as an active forum for policy discussion. I intend to cooperate with the SRC Co-ordinator to give a high priority to providing opportunities for wider student participation and involvement in areas as diverse as capping or the forthcoming ZANU appeal raffle.
3)	The cafeteria facilities can and must be improved. Wastage on perishable items must cease and retail buying of fruit and vegetables must be replaced with wholesale buying. The number of food outlets in the Union and their efficiency should also be investigated.
4)	The first priority for Welfare Services must be the provision of adequate creche facilities; the theatre foyer is not a long term solution. There are vacant university buildings in Kelburn Parade which could be used for a creche.
5)	The Staff Club in Rankine Brown is a privileged facility. If regular liquor provisions are obtained for the Union, the Staff Club should revert to library use. Staff and student relations will be enhanced by sharing recreational facilities.

I make no apology for, or secret of, my political beliefs. Last year I was on the executive of the Wellington Committee on Vietnam and have worked with other organisations for progressive change both on and off campus. I will give continued support to progressive groups such as the Tenants Protection Association, the National Anti Aparthied Committee, the Committee on Vietnam, Pensioner's Association, and others.

My previous experience has been: Sports Officer, SRC Rep on the Joint Committee of University Council, Publications Board. Victoria International delegate to 1973 May and August NZUSA Councils.

John McDonald

Presidential candidate

I am a student standing for President of the Students Association, interested in giving rebirth to student social activity, at the expense of intellectual wanking. I am an alternative to the 'clique' who for the past year or so, have controlled internal politics and finance. Hopefully the majority can once again control decision-making for the student body.

My reasons for standing for President are numerous. Firstly, I am tired with the constant attacks by left-wing extremists alleging that most students are apathetic and not interested in student affairs; this is incorrect, students are interested but resent having to express their opinion through Maoist or socialist representatives.

Secondly, I object to a 'clique' carrying so little student support controlling the Students Association, many of whom are using their posts to expound extreme left-wing views. Thirdly, it concerns me that the present executive have spent too much time on arguing the virtues of the far left and not enough time catering for the desires of students in general.

The past year has shown that the Students' Association has been tightly controlled by a group of extremists who have little interest for the students in general. They have in their attempt to destroy Capping done away with the social activities of Capping—was this a reflection of student opinion? If not why has this sort of activity been abolished?

Dissatisfaction is rife in the university—it comes from many neglected quarters. There is a concern by many students that secrecy as to the goings on of the Students Association is a practice of the Students Association. There is some truth in this, I believe every student should if desired have the right to know. Student Association activities and decisions will be published in Salient weekly.

If I am elected President I will inherit the problems associated with the cafeteria. I will look at evidence of different groups and decide which is the best way to improve the cafeteria; after a series of public forums on the problem will have been held.

Basically I am an alternative to the various left wing candidates, personally I am liberal-moderate in my political out-look. This is immaterial if elected, for not as one of my opponents wrote: "Most students do not vole; I do not represent them or their interests. Such students are representative of an ignorance and selfishness that imagines......"—Don Carson. For on becoming President I will represent all students.

I believe that all clubs at this university should have the right to use facilities of the university free of charge. If and when the Sports Council takes the licence with the City Council they will be asked by the Sports Officer to allow all groups within the university to have free access for functions, provided the group is responsible.

Finally I ask you to record the words of Abraham Lincoln—a President should be "from the people" a reflection of public opinion within the society from which he comes; "for the people" once elected representing all those he is President for "by the people" without a positive vote from you the above will become invalid I ask each and everyone of you for your vote.

Diane Hooper

Woman Vice-presidential candidate

Creche facilities and student involvement in their own association would be the two areas of my immediate concern as Woman Vice President.