Media and Communications Society (MECOSOC) Annual General Meeting
Come join us at MECOSOCβs Annual General Meeting! π€
Become an exec and have your say in creating fun and fresh events for the next year whilst making new friends, or just come along to learn more about how the society is run!
β Here are the 12 positions available for nomination:
π1x President
π1x Vice-President
π 1x Secretary
πΈ 1x Treasurer
ποΈ 1x Events Officer
π² 2x Publicity Officer
π» 1x External Communication Officer
π«Ά1x First-Year Officer
π€ 4x General Executives
Nominate yourself for an executive position* via the link in our bio! π
*Nominations will close on the 19th of August at 12:00PM.
DETAILS of the AGM:
ποΈ Friday 19th August
β° 6:30PM
Access the zoom link via MECOSOC's Instagram bio
Disclaimer: In order to nominate for a position or vote at the AGM, you must be an Ordinary Member of the society or an Honorary Member who otherwise qualifies for Ordinary Membership. This includes the payment of the $5 membership fee. If you have questions about eligibility, please contact the MecoSoc exec and we will be able to clarify for you.
AGENDA OF A GENERAL MEETING OF THE MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS SOCIETY TO BE HELD HYBRID AT AT 6:30PM, 19TH SEPTEMBER 2025 AT N401 JOHN WOOLLEY BUILDING AND ZOOM ZOOM LINK:
Topic: MECOSOC Annual General Meeting Time: Sep 19, 2025 06:30 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/j/86538583824 Or iPhone one-tap : Australia: +61370182005,,86538583824# or +61731853730,,86538583824# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location)οΌ Australia: +61 3 7018 2005 or +61 7 3185 3730 or +61 8 6119 3900 or +61 8 7150 1149 or +61 2 8015 6011 Meeting ID: 865 3858 3824 International numbers available: https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/u/kBm2kq3vE Or an H.323/SIP room system: Dial: 86538583824@@zmau.us or SIP:[email protected] or 103.122.166.55 Meeting ID: 86538583824
1. OPENING, WELCOME AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
2. APOLOGIES AND LEAVES OF ABSENCE
3. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING & BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
4. ANNUAL REPORTS
a. President
b. Treasurer
c. Secretary
5. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
The following mandatory amendments to the constitution are proposed:
4.1 The Society shall have an Executive consisting of:
i) A President (Required)
ii) A Vice President iii)
A Secretary (Required)
iv) A Treasurer (Required)
v) An Events Officer
vi) An External Communications Officer
vii) A Publicity Officer
viii) A First-Year Officer
ix) Up to 4 General Executives
Amend to:
4.1 The Society shall have an Executive consisting of:
i) A President (Required)
ii) A Vice President
iii) A Secretary (Required)
iv) A Treasurer (Required)
v) An Events Officer
vi) An External Communications Officer
vii) Up to 2 Publicity Officers
viii) A First-Year Officer
ix) Up to 4 General Executives
5.5 A PR Officer shall:
(i) Receive and reply to all correspondence on behalf of the society on its social media channels.
(ii) Liaise with Events Officer to produce Facebook events and promotional material for social media.
(iii) Organise design elements to accompany social posts (eg. Facebook banners)
(iv) Liase with other media societies from other universities
(v) Monitor the Facebook page to ensure all information is updated and correct.
Amend to:
The Publicity Officer(s) shall:
(i) Receive and reply to all correspondence on behalf of the society on its social media channels.
(ii) Liaise with Events Officer to produce Facebook events and promotional material for social media.
(iii) Organise design elements to accompany social posts (eg. Facebook banners)
(iv) Liase with other media societies from other universities
(v) Monitor the Facebook page to ensure all information is updated and correct.
7.1 The Society shall hold General Meetings as required during semester.
Amend to:
The Society shall hold General Meetings as required.
6. ELECTION OF THE EXECUTIVE
Appointment of Returning Officer
Nominations will be considered and voted on for the following positions:
President x 1
Vice President x 1
Secretary x 1
Treasurer x 1
Events Officer x 1
External Communications Officer x 1
Publicity Officer x 2
First Year Officer x 1
General Executive x 4
Submit nominations by filling out the form below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWnG_S5B9H4ATtgK1hV8G-b13dKalEDc_u WnwZHtarCtQDzA/viewform?usp=dialog
Disclaimer: In order to nominate for a position or vote at the AGM, you must be an Ordinary Member of the society or an Honorary Member who otherwise qualifies for Ordinary Membership. This includes the payment of the $5 membership fee. If you have questions about eligibility, please contact the MecoSoc exec and we will be able to clarify for you.
7. GENERAL BUSINESS
i) Nomination of Bank Signatories
8. DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING
9. CLOSE OF MEETING
