Rules & Regulations

Official Guidelines for the Arbor School Cabinet Elections

Filing Deadline: All nomination files and applications must be submitted by July 4, 2026 at 11:59:59 PM.
Each student can participate/nominate themselves for any two of the given cabinet positions (Instruction #1).
Eligibility criteria breakdown:
- Grades XI & XII: Head Boy, Head Girl, Sports Captain, Cultural Captain, Discipline Captain.
- Grade X: Deputy Head Boy, Deputy Head Girl.
- Grades IX & X: Vice Sports Captain, Deputy Cultural Captain, Deputy Discipline Captain, House Captain.
- Grade VIII: House Vice Captain, House Prefects.
The Election Committee finalizes the candidates based on: attendance records, academic GPA averages, behavioral standings, and other co-curricular achievements (Instruction #2).
Minimum academic GPA of 70% (B Grade) and attendance record of 75% is mandatory.

Campaigning is strictly prohibited before the Election Committee releases the finalized nominees list.
Once finalized, candidate campaigning will be held for exactly two to four days prior to the elections (Instruction #3).
Negative campaigning, defamation, or direct personal attacks against rival candidates will lead to immediate disqualification.
All flyer designs and canvas posters must be vetted and signed off by the House Coordinator before placement.

Elections are conducted electronically in the computer laboratories on Polls Day.
Every eligible student elector casts their vote secretly.
Proxy voting or login tampering is a severe violation resulting in suspensions.
Announcements: Election results will be officially announced on the next day of the elections (Instruction #4).

Cabinet officers must wear official badges and uniforms correctly at all times.
Officers must maintain exemplary conduct, and failure in duties will result in warnings and impeachment.