Law Revue 13 May GM

1. OPENING AND WELCOME

The Chair opened the meeting with an acknowledgement of country and welcomed everyone.

2. APOLOGIES AND LEAVES OF ABSENCE

3. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

Motion to accept the minutes of the previous meeting.

(Name of Mover/Name of Seconder)

Any business arising from the minutes.

4. REPORTS

[Include full annual report/s of executives.]

5. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

The following amendments were proposed to the membership:

3.1(ii) Associate Membership: All holders of a current Access Card of The University of Sydney Union other than those who qualify for Ordinary Membership shall be eligible for Associate Membership of the Society.Associate Members are not eligible to hold Executive positions, vote in elections or vote at meetings of the Society.

Amend to:

Associate Membership: All Members of The University of Sydney Union other than those who

qualify for Ordinary Membership shall be eligible for Associate Membership of the Society.

Associate Members are not eligible to hold Executive positions, vote in elections or vote at meetings of the Society.

13.1 The Society shall hold Ordinary Meetings as needed during semester (teaching period, Weeks 1-13).

Amend to:

The Society shall hold Ordinary Meetings as needed.

14.1 The Society shall hold General Meetings as required during semester (teaching period, Weeks 1-13).

Amend to:

The Society shall hold General Meetings as required.

14.7(iv) Dismissing Executive Members for reasons other than that in 4.3 of the Constitution.

Amend to:

Dismissing Executive Members for failure to adequately perform their executive, provided that the Executive Member is given reasonable right of reply.

15.4 The Annual General Meeting shall be held between 9am and 9pm at a place on a campus of the University of Sydney during semester (teaching period, Weeks 1-13). The Annual General Meeting shall be chaired by the President or an Executive Member not standing for election to any position.

Amend to:

The Annual General Meeting shall be held between 9am and 9pm at a place on a campus of the University of Sydney and/or via video conference. The Annual General Meeting shall be chaired by the President or an Executive Member not standing for election to any position.

Add:

Clause 15.7 Society meetings may not be held during the University closure period surrounding the Christmas and New Year Public Holidays, and notice must be called outside of this period.

20.5 The finances of the Society shall be maintained in accordance with the C&S Handbook for Treasurers produced by the Clubs & Societies Office of The University of the Sydney Union, and submitted for audit by the Clubs & Societies Auditor immediately following the Financial Year End of the Society in the month of October each year.

Amend to:

The finances of the Society shall be maintained in accordance with the C&S Handbook for Treasurers produced by the Clubs & Societies Office of The University of the Sydney Union, and submitted for audit by the Clubs & Societies Auditor immediately following the Financial Year End of the Society in the month of August each year.

20.7 The financial year of the Society shall run from the 1st November to the 31st October following.

Amend to:

The financial year of the Society shall run from the 1st September to the 31st August following.

The amendments to be passed en bloc by a 2/3 majority vote of Ordinary Members.