If a Club holds a General Meeting and a Quorum is not present, that club can arrange to conduct that General Meeting’s Member Votes through the Student Portal.ġ. Votes must be held in a fair and open manner.ĩ. Contact a Clubs and Sport Officer if this occurs.ħ. The club president has the casting vote in the event of a tie, except where a conflict of interest arises. If club members express their interest in voting, but are unable to attend due to other commitments, that club member is allowed to vote remotely.Ħ. Every registered club member in attendance must be provided with the opportunity to vote.Ĥ. Every club member in attendance is entitled to a single vote in each resolution and election.ģ. Club member votes must be counted using a simple majority system.Ģ.
Members concerned about proceedings at, or results of, a General Meeting should get in touch with a Clubs and Sport Officer at Swinburne Student Life.ġ.General Meetings must be documented using the General Meeting Minutes Form found on the Club Resources page.Any member can bring forward a motion in a General Meeting.General meetings are a club’s chance to vote on important matters, electing committee positions, and more.
Clubs must notify Swinburne Student Life prior to holding a Special General Meeting.
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The first General Meeting held by a new Club, as part of the New Club Registration Process.Īn ad hoc General Meeting, held outside of the Club Registration/Re-Registration Process. Associate Members do not count towards the number of Club Members present nor the Club’s total Membership.Ī General Meeting held annually as part of the Club Re-Registration Process.
A Quorum is present whenever 50% of the Club’s total membership is present at a General Meeting. The minimum number of Members required to be present at a General Meeting in order for Resolutions to be passed.