Elected representatives

Presidency

The presidency, which consists of a chairman and deputy chairman, is elected on a one-year mandate at the student council in spring. The presidency leads the work of the board, represents the board in the daily running of SSCO, and is responsible for executing the decisions of the board. The presidency is remunerated on a full-time basis and work from the SSCO chancellery at Studentpalatset.

Board

The board, which in addition to the presidency consist of seven to nine ordinary members and their alternate members, is elected on a one-year mandate at the student council in spring. The election is carried out using a list voting system (d’Hondt). SSCO’s board is responsible for the operative activities during the year and prepares the issues that are to be considered by the Council of Students. The board convenes no less than eight times per business year.

Ceremonial masters

The ceremonial masters’ office, which consists of two ceremonial masters, is elected by the board on a one-year mandate during spring. They plan and execute student invitations, massed standards events and other operations in connection with Walpurgis (Sw. Valborg) and Nobel, as well as plan other events and festivities within SSCO. Further information about the different student parties and pubs in Stockholm can be found at www.fester.nu (Swedish only). The ceremonial masters are also responsible for issues regarding serving of alcohol. The ceremonial masters are remunerated at 5-45 percent per ceremonial master, spread out over the year to reflect the work load which is mainly high before and during the Nobel celebrations

Nomination committee

The Nomination committee, which consists of five to seven members, is elected on a one-year mandate at the student council in spring. The Nomination committee prepares the election ahead of SSCO’s student council meetings and meet when agreed upon.