Representative Council elections 2023
You can read more about the the Representative Council here.
Election schedule
Nomination period: 4.9. – 6.10.2023 (ends at 20:00 on the final day)
Publishing the candidate lists: 13.10.2023
Election days: 30.10. – 8.11.2023 (ends at 15:00 on the final day)
Election night party: 8.11.2023 (voting results published)
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Frequently asked questions
How can I run for office?
You can become a candidate in the election if you 1) are studying in a degree programme in Haaga-Helia and 2) have paid the student union membership fee latest by 30.9.2022 at 18:00 . Becoming a candidate is done by filling a digital candidate form. Training for approved candidates will be organized remotely on Thursday 13.10.2022 at 15 – 18.
How can I form an electoral alliance?
How often the representative council has meetings?
What benefits do the representative council members have?
How can I apply to the board of Helga?
Haaga-Helia Student Union Helga’s new board for the year 2023 will be elected at the organizational meeting of the new representative council. More information about applying to the board will be published later on the student union’s website and social media.
How can I vote?
The voting is done electronically during the election days. You can vote in the election if you 1) are studying in a degree programme in Haaga-Helia and 2) have paid the student union membership fee latest on 21.10.2022 at 12.00 oʼclock . Voting is done online via the digital platform of the student union.
Where can I find my candidate?
How often the representative council has meetings?
Where are the representative council meetings held?
What is Central Election Committee?
Organ of the Student Union. The Committee oversees the election procedures of the Student Union. It also accepts the candidates and validates the result. The committee also elects hallopeds. You must be a member of Helga to apply.
Do you have any questions?
Ilmari Immonen
Chairperson of the Representative Council
ilmari.immonen@helga.fi
Satu Hurme
Chairperson of the Central Election Committee
satu.hurme@myy.haaga-helia.fi