Notice of election: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Equity Officer

2024 election for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Officer

The election for the position of one (1) SUPRA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Officer for the 2024–25 term will be held from 3pm, Wednesday 24 April 2024 (Sydney time) online.

Use this link to attend the election.

The role

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Officer. The position is a volunteer position and includes a stipend of up to seven (7) hours per week.

Nominations

Any currently enrolled Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander postgraduate student who is a member of SUPRA (or willing to become a member) is eligible to nominate themselves for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Officer position, subject to the SUPRA Constitution and SUPRA Electoral Regulations.

Nomination forms must be received before 5pm, Monday 22 April 2024 (Sydney time).

Complete the nomination form.

Voting in the election

Any currently enrolled Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander postgraduate student who is a member of SUPRA (or willing to become a member) is eligible to vote in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Officer election. Voting will take place 3pm, Wednesday 24 April 2024 (Sydney time) at the online election.

Use this link to attend and vote in the elections.

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

The election

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

1. introduction
2. the Returning Officer is elected
3. election procedures are explained
4. candidates’ statements/speeches
5. voting takes place via secret ballots
6. scrutineers are appointed and votes are counted
7. the Returning Officer announces the results.

Polling

The polling will be open after the candidate statements have been made. 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.