2025 Arc @ UNSW Limited - Board Election Notice
Nominations OPEN on Monday 24 February 2025, 9:00am.
This notice should be read in conjunction with the Arc Constitution and Regulations.
Positions to be elected
An election will be held for four (4) Student Director positions on the Arc @ UNSW Limited (Arc) Board.
- Two (2) positions must be filled by women and/or gender diverse students.
- The remaining two (2) positions are unrestricted.
The term of office will be two (2) years commencing June 2025.
Students elected as Directors on the Arc Board and Office Bearers on Arc’s Student Councils are authorised to represent UNSW students on matters relating to the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Nominations
Nominations open at 9am on Monday, 24 February 2025 and close at 11.59pm on Monday, 10 March 2025 (the electoral roll will close at the same time). Late nominations will not be accepted.
Nomination forms will be made available online here.
Forms must not be submitted until nominations are open. Nominations must be submitted prior to the close of nominations to be valid. They may be lodged electronically, using the above link. If a paper nomination form is required for accessibility reasons or otherwise, please contact the Returning Officer on returning.officer@ozemail.com.au
If less than the required number of nominations are received, nominations will be re-opened on Monday 17 March 2025 for 1 week.
After the close of nominations, a draw will determine the order in which candidates appear on the ballot paper.
Qualifications
Candidates and voters must be current UNSW students and Members of Arc at the close of nominations.
Any person who holds an elected position on a student council, wishing to nominate for a student director position, must resign from their student council position prior to the close of nominations, with the exception of the Inter-Residence Council per section 10.8b) in the Arc Regulations.
UNSW College (previously UNSW Global) students are associate members of Arc and not eligible to nominate, vote or campaign in Arc Elections
Candidates must consent to Arc checking their eligibility in accordance with the Arc Regulations.
Candidate Statements
Candidates may submit the following by the close of nominations:
- Candidate Statement of not more than 150 words – information in support of your candidature (docx format).
- A recent photograph (jpeg format).
Voting
If more than the required number of candidates are nominated, an election will be held. Online voting will commence from 7am, Monday 7 April to 9pm, Thursday 10 April 2025. The method of voting will be optional preferential.
Important Dates
- Board Elections and Campaigning Information Session: Thursday 27 February 2025, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Zoom
Elected candidates will be expected to attend the following:
- Board Induction: Week of Monday 28 April-2 May 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm (Date TBD)
- Mandatory Board Strategic Retreat (offsite): Thursday 15 May - Saturday 17 May 2025
- Arc Annual General Meeting: Wednesday 28 May 2025 5:00pm – 6:00pm
- Board Meeting for Chair Elections: Wednesday 25 June 2025 6:00pm
Relevant Documents
Information related to Board Elections can be found on the Arc website.
Further information may be obtained from the Returning Officer at returning.officer@ozemail.com.au
