2023 election for Higher Degree by Research Equity Officer

Notice:

To improve representation for Higher Degree by Research students, notice is hereby given of the election for the position of one (1) SUPRA Higher Degree by Research Student Officer for the 2023–24 term. The election will be held from 7pm on Wednesday 3 May 2023 (Sydney time) online.

Use this Zoom meeting link to attend the election.

Nominations:

Any currently enrolled Higher Degree by Research students at the University of Sydney who are members of SUPRA (or willing to become a member) are eligible to nominate themselves for the Higher Degree by Research Student Officer position, subject to the SUPRA Constitution and SUPRA Electoral Regulations.

Nominations are now open and will close during the election meeting at 7pm on Wednesday 3 May 2023 (Sydney time). Complete the nomination form.

Voting in the elections:

Currently enrolled Higher Degree by Research students, who are members of SUPRA (or willing to become a member) are eligible to vote in the election of the Higher Degree by Research Student Officer. Voting will take place 7–8pm on Wednesday 3 May 2023 (Sydney time) at the online election.

Use this Zoom meeting link to attend and vote in the elections.

Please note:

Please advise us if you have any accessibility requirements for the election by emailing: president@supra.usyd.edu.au

For any electoral questions please direct enquiries to the current HDR Student Officer Arash Araghi: hdr@supra.usyd.edu.au

The role:

The Higher Degree by Research Student Officer is an equity position and has a seat on the SUPRA Council. The duties and responsibilities of the role are defined by SUPRA’s Constitution and the Duty Statement for the Higher Degree by Research Student Officer. The position is a volunteer position and includes a stipend of up to seven (7) hours per week.

The election:

The election will be conducted in accordance with the SUPRA Constitution and the SUPRA Electoral Regulations. The meeting schedule will be as follows:

1. Introduction and election of a Returning Officer
2. Explanation of the election procedure
3. Candidates’ statements/speeches
4. Casting of secret ballots
5. Appointment of scrutineers and counting of votes
6. Announcement of results by Returning Officer.

Polling:

The polling will be open after the candidate statements have been made and all eligible students must cast their votes during this time. The election is conducted in accordance with the SUPRA Constitution and the SUPRA Electoral Regulations.