In OYY, the highest decision maker is the Student Council, which is elected in the Student Council Elections biannually. The nomination for candidates is open from September 18th until October 16th. The voting period is from October 30th until November 6th. This page contains information for those interested in candidacy as well as for voters!
What is Student Council?
The Student Council consists of 37 regular members and their vice members. The Student Council meets about 7 times a year. It decides annually, among other things, on OYY’s action plan, budget and annually elects OYY’s executive board. The Student Council makes all major financial and political decisions concerning the Student Union. These decisions have been recorded in the policy paper, strategy and contingency plan, which are updated when necessary. In addition, the Student Council makes a decision on the hiring of the secretary general and the editor-in-chief of the Oulu Student magazine.
What elections?
The Student Council Elections are held every other year in late autumn. In 2025, the voting period is from 30 October to 6 November. Every member of OYY has the right to run as a candidate and vote in the elections. Most candidates are part of electoral alliances, which represent students from different faculties or political groups. Anyone can form their own alliance. Candidacy is declared via an online form.
The Candidate Guide offers information and tips about the election season and campaigning. It can also be helpful if you’re still considering whether to run!
All OYY members have the right to run as a candidate and vote, regardless of whether they are undergraduate students or doctoral researchers. Members at all stages of their studies are equally welcome to participate in the student council elections.
Electoral Alliances and Circles
The contact information of the Electoral alliances and circles will be updated here in the order they are registered to us.
Are you founding an electoral alliance or electoral circle?
Contact edustajistovaalit(at)oyy.fi and the contact information of your electoral alliance or circle will be added to our website. The forms needed to found an electoral alliance or circle can be filled in electronically! The links to the forms can be found below.
Guides and forms
The central electoral committee is responsible for organising the elections. In the OYY office, the election coordinator, secretary general and communications specialist also work with the elections. You can always contact us if you have any questions about the elections!
Chair of the central electoral committee Eevasisko Mehtätalo kvl(at)oyy.fi
Secretary General Eetu Leinonen paasihteeri(at)oyy.fi
Election Coordinator Eveliina Tiusanen edustajistovaalit(at)oyy.fi
Communications Specialist Liisa Komminaho viestintaasiantuntija(at)oyy.fi