CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
This is a call for nominations for the election of one postgraduate student to the Council of Curtin University.
Nomination period commences at 9:00am on Thursday, 26 September 2024 and closes at 2:00pm on Monday 14 October 2024.
Council is the University’s governing body, established under the Curtin University Act 1966 (“the Act”). Council is responsible for the overall governance and effective management of the University.
Section 9(1)(d)(ii) of the Act provides that the membership of Council includes “2 persons who are enrolled students – one of whom is a postgraduate student and who is elected by the postgraduate students in the manner prescribed by Statute”.
Student Council members hold office for a period of one year. The term of office for the newly elected postgraduate student to Council will be from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.
Postgraduate students considering nominating for election are encouraged to read the University’s Corporate Governance Statement before nominating. The Statement, other relevant governance documents can be found on the Secretariat webpage.
Elected Student Members are expected to bring a student perspective to the Council. All Council Members are required to act in the best interests of the University at all times.
If you have any questions, please contact the Secretariat at secretariat@curtin.edu.au