STUDENT LEADERS WANTED
ELECTION GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE
You can download a copy of the 2013 Candidate Handbook here
WHAT IS A STUDENT BOARD DIRECTOR AND WHAT IS THEIR ROLE?
Student board directors are currently enrolled students at the University of Sydney and Access members who want to make a difference. They are elected, for a two-year term, into a board position by fellow students on the basis of their ideas for the future and their passion for student life.
USU Board is made up of 13 directors: 11 who are elected by Sydney University students and staff, and 2 who are appointed by the University Senate.
Collectively, student board directors are responsible for governing the USU, developing and reviewing policies, improving programs and services, creating new spaces and managing the USU’s finances.
They make important and far-reaching decisions. For example, student board directors have been responsible for key programs such as our coveted C&S Program, INCUBATE, Verge Festival and Interfaith Week; initiatives such as sustainable coffee; even infrastructure such as the Holme Building redevelopment, Verge Gallery and the International Student Lounge.
KEY DATES
2013-2015 USU Board nominations open Monday 18 March and close at 5pm on the Monday 15 April 2013.
Important Election-related Dates
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DATE
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TIME
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EVENT
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LOCATION
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Mon March 18
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9am
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Board Nominations Open
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usuonline.com.au
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Wed March 20
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1pm
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Holme student Lounge
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Monday March 25
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1pm
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Women’s Mentoring Session
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Manning Room 1
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Monday April 15
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5pm
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Board Nominations applications Close
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Access Office
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Tuesday April 16
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4pm
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Ballot Draw / Candidate Information Session
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Holme Sutherland room
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Mon May 6
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Campaigning can begin
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See regulations for rules
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Tues May 7
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12.45pm
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Election Soapbox
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Manning Bar
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Thurs May 16
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10am
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Absentee voting opens
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Access and ISL
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Tues May 21
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10am
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SCA / CON / Mallett St Voting Day
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SCA / CON / Mallett St
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4pm
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Pre Polling (absentee voting) Closes
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Access and ISL
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Wed May 22
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from 7.30am
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ELECTION DAY!
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All over campus
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7pm
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Election Night Party
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Hermann’s Bar
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An election for the position of SIX Board Directors will take place on Wednesday 22 May 2013.
The following members have been nominated for the position:
Bebe D'Souza
Alexandra Brown
Tim Matthews
William Dawes
Eve Radunz
Jordan Smith
Joshua Crawford
Grace O'Brien
Robby Magyar
Kade Denton
Tara Waniganayaka
Georg Tamm
Patrick Ward
Sarah Louise Marriott
Jeremy Elphick
Thomas Francis Russell
Kanika Batra
The candidates will appear on the ballot paper in the order shown above.
The Returning Officer may be contacted via the Access Centre on .
*Dates may be subject to change
MORE INFO
More information will become available soon.
Keep an eye out for regular updates on our Facebook page at and if you require any more information contact .
* The 2013 election grants have been made available by reallocating budget from USU’s commercial operations – not from Access members’ fees. The number of grants available will be determined after initial interest has become evident. The grants serve to create a fairer elections process.
** This feedback was generated on USU Hub – a forum for gathering current student feedback on USU matters. To join the Hub, simply register at: www.usuonline.com.