APPOINTMENT OF AN ENROLLED STUDENT TO THE KALGOORLIE CAMPUS COUNCIL
Curtin University Act 1966 (WA)
Term of office commencing on 1 January 2024 and concluding on 31 December 2024
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
This is a call for nominations for the appointment of an enrolled student to the Kalgoorlie Campus Council.
The Kalgoorlie Campus Council is established under the Curtin University Act 1966 (‘the Act’) and has certain governance functions in respect of the Kalgoorlie Campus. Section 21M(1)(h) of the Act provides that the Kalgoorlie Campus Council shall include “an enrolled student of the Kalgoorlie Campus and who is appointed by the Council of the University” for a term of office of one year.
The term of office of the current student member of the Kalgoorlie Campus Council, Ms Leah Bailey, expires on 31 December 2023. The term of office for a newly appointed enrolled student to the Kalgoorlie Campus Council will commence on 1 January 2024 and conclude on 31 December 2024.
It is important for nominees to understand that appointed members do not ‘represent’ the constituencies from which they are drawn. Rather they are expected to bring a student perspective to the Campus Council. All members, whether appointed or elected, are required to act at all times in the interests of the University.
Students considering nominating for appointment are encouraged to read the Charter for the Kalgoorlie Campus Council on the Secretariat website. Generally, the Kalgoorlie Campus Council meets on four occasions each year.
Students Eligible for Appointment
All enrolled students of the Kalgoorlie Campus are eligible for appointment to the Kalgoorlie Campus Council.
Please note that pursuant to section 2(3) of Schedule 2 of the Act, “a member appointed under section 21M(1)(h) may be reappointed once, but only once, on the expiry of their term, if they continue to be qualified under section 21M(1)(h)”.
Students Eligible to Nominate a Candidate
Any enrolled student of the Kalgoorlie Campus may nominate another enrolled student, to be a candidate for this appointment.
Nominations and Supporting Candidate Statements
Nominations should be made using the nomination form [.pdf 181kB]. The nomination form must be completed, signed and dated by both the nominee and nominator, and be returned to the Secretariat by 5:00 pm on Monday, 30 October 2023 via email (scan and send to the secretariat@curtin.edu.au).
Nominees must provide in electronic format a short statement, not exceeding 150 words describing the experience, skills and expertise which they can bring to the Kalgoorlie Campus Council. The Returning Officer reserves the right to edit or abbreviate any statement exceeding 150 words. Direct the statement to secretariat@curtin.edu.au.
The University encourages diversity on its Committees and therefore particularly encourages nominations from people from diverse backgrounds.
All completed nomination forms must be returned to the Secretariat by 5:00 pm on Monday, 30 October 2023.
Nomination forms and candidate statements received by the Secretariat after 5:00pm on Monday, 30 October 2023 will not be accepted.
Appointment Process
- Following the receipt of nominations, the Vice-Chancellor will consider the nominations and candidate statements received in accordance with the relevant procedures.
- The Vice-Chancellor will make a recommendation on the preferred nominee to the University Council for approval.
- Once the University Council has made a resolution on the matter at its meeting to be held on 6 December 2023, the Council Secretary will formally advise the successful nominee by letter and advise the Kalgoorlie Campus Council of the appointment.
For more information, please visit the Secretariat website.
Jon Porter
Director, Secretariat and Council Secretary
Returning Officer
