QUTLS 2025 Committee Election Form

We are excited that you would like to join the QUT Law Society's committee next year! This is the official form to nominate for a 2025 position.

All positions will be elected using a full preferential ballot at our Annual General Meeting on Sunday 27 October 2024. Nominees may select up to 3 positions to nominate for, in order of preference. If a nominee does not get elected to a position, they may apply for a vacant position after the AGM.

Nominations close at 5:00pm on Wednesday 23 October 2024.

We have three types of positions:

Management Committee - responsible for the oversight and management of the Society.
Directors - responsible for direction and oversight of a portfolio (subcommittee).
Officers - responsible for assisting with events and activities within their portfolio.

We encourage you to read the by-laws for the positions and to farmiliarise yourself with the election rules here: https://www.qutlawsociety.com/general-1

Nominees for the Management Committee are invited to give a 2 minute speech followed by 4 minutes of question time. Director nominees will get a 1 minute speech with 2 minutes of question time. Officer nominees will have a short question and answer period.

Requirements

All nominees must:

Be current QUTLS Associate Members. (As in, you are currently studying a Bachelor of Laws at QUT and have a 2024 QUTLS Playing Card).
Be studying law at QUT for the full duration of 2025. Students who will graduate after completing semester 1, 2025 and who will undertake Practical Legal Training at QUT in semester 2 may be eligible to run, but must mention this in their nomination.
Agree to purchase a 2025 QUTLS membership when it is released.
For Management Committee and Director nominations:
- Must be 18 years or older; and
- Must not be an undischarged bankrupt; and
- Must not have been convicted of an offence on indictment or any offence under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld), unless the rehabilitation period has experied.
For Secretary nominations, must also be resident in Queensland or in another State within 65km of the Queensland border; at the time of nomination and during the entire term.

Nominees are strongly encouraged to read the role descriptions in the QUTLS By-Laws here.

Before and after nomination, all persons must comply with rule 58 of the QUTLS Constitution, including:

Not interfering or manipulating (including attempts) with the fair running of the election.
Not make any fraudulent, misleading or deceptive statement, or engage in any such conduct to further their campaign.
Not engage in or promote stacking (as in, inviting people to join the AGM to manipulate any vote).
Not campaign on any form of public advertisement, social media or other publication.
Not create, give away or sell any merchandise as part of a campaign.
Comply with the National Privacy Principles and QUT student conduct policies at all times.

Insurance Disclosure

The QUT Law Society is covered for $20,000,000 in public liability insurance for any one occurance, plus defence costs. This policy will expire at 4:00pm AEST on 30 August 2025.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Date of Birth*

Date

Address (Mandatory for President, Secretary and Treasurer nominees)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

SuburbState

Postcode

Please tick all that apply*

I study a Bachelor of Laws (including double degree and graduate entry) at QUT.I have a 2024 Playing Card.I am eligible to run for the position according to the eligibility criteria at the top of this form.I will be available to attend the AGM in person or on Zoom on 27 October 2024 (if not, you may still nominate but please email the Secretary to discuss).

Please nominate for up to 3 positions in order of preference (a * indicates there are prerequisites that must be addressed in your application - these prerequisites can be found in the by-laws)*

	1st Preference	2nd Preference	3rd Preference
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Director of Creativity
Director of Diversity, Culture and Wellbeing
Director of Education
Director of Events
Director of External Competitions*
First Nations Director
Director of Internal Competitions
Director of Media & Communications
Director of Moot Club
Director of Publications*
Director of Sponsorship
Director of Sport & Health
Administrative Officer
IT Officer
Finance Officer
Creativity Officer
Abilities Officer
Diversity, Culture and Wellbeing Officer
First Year Officer
Gender and Sexuality Officer
Education Officer
Mentor Officer
Events Officer
Merchandising Officer
External Competitions Officer
First Nations Officer
George Street Journal Officer*
Internal Competitions Officer
Design Officer*
Media & Communications Officer
Photographer*
Publications Officer
Social Media Officer
Moot Club Officer
Sponsorship Officer
Health Officer
Sport Officer

Please write a short statement of suitability (max 300 words for each position)*

Upload a photo to be used in your nomination