Occupational Therapy Society General Meeting
AGENDA OF A GENERAL MEETING OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SOCIETY
TO BE HELD AT AUGUST 23, 2025 AT 8PM ON ZOOM
Meeting ID: 7821488791
Password: 617734
https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/j/7821488791?pwd=dG9JT1lLblIxcGZlV3ZoQ2wzeEdFQT09
1. OPENING AND WELCOME
2. APOLOGIES AND LEAVES OF ABSENCE
3. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING & BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
4. ANNUAL REPORTS [N/A]
5. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
3.1.ii) 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:
3.1.ii) 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.
4.3 Attendance of Executive Members at Ordinary and General Meetings is obligatory. Any
Executive Member who does not attend three consecutive meetings without leave can be
dismissed from the Executive by a two-thirds majority vote of those Ordinary Members and
Honorary Members who would otherwise be eligible for Ordinary Membership in
attendance at an Ordinary Meeting.
Amend to:
4.3 Attendance of Executive Members at Ordinary Meetings, General Meetings and
Executive Meetings is obligatory. Any Executive Member who does not attend three
consecutive Ordinary or General meetings without leave can be dismissed from the
Executive by a two-thirds majority vote of those Ordinary Members in attendance at an
Ordinary Meeting
6.1 The Society shall hold an Ordinary Meeting at least once every 12 weeks.
Amend to:
6.1 The Society shall hold an Ordinary Meeting if necessary.
7.7.i) Granting Honorary Membership
Amendment:
To be removed
9.2 Only Ordinary Members, and Honorary Members who would otherwise be eligible for
Ordinary Membership, shall be eligible to be candidates for election or to vote in the
election.
Amend to:
9.2 Only Ordinary Members shall be eligible to be candidates for election or to vote in the election.
9.4.iv) that only Ordinary Members, and Honorary Members who would otherwise be
eligible for Ordinary Membership, shall be eligible to be candidates for election or to vote.
Amend to:
9.4.iv) that only Ordinary Members shall be eligible to be candidates for election or to vote.
10.1 This Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds majority of those Ordinary
Members and Honorary Members who would otherwise be eligible for Ordinary
Membership in attendance at any General Meeting, provided that:
Amend to:
10.1 This Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds majority of those Ordinary
Members in attendance at any General Meeting, provided that:
11.3 All payments of the Society shall be by cheque, signed by at least two members of the
Executive, one of whom must be the Treasurer.
Amend to:
11.3 All payments of the Society shall be by cheque or electronic bank transfer, signed by at
least two members of the Executive, one of whom must be the Treasurer.
6. ELECTION OF EXECUTIVES
Appointment of Returning Officer
Nominations will be considered and voted on for the following positions:
• Social Media Manager
Nominations shall be accepted from the floor during the General Meeting. Members of the
society may verbally nominate themselves or nominate up to three other individuals for
distinct executive positions. Each nominee has the right to accept or decline the nomination.
For a nomination to be valid, it must be seconded by another eligible member. Before
voting commences, all accepted nominees will have the opportunity to deliver a one-minute
speech to present their suitability for the role.
7. GENERAL BUSINESS
8. DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING
9. CLOSE OF MEETING