South Asian Business Society Annual General Meeting

South Asian Business Society – Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The South Asian Business Society will be hosting its Annual General Meeting to close out the current term and set the foundation for the upcoming year. This session will provide members with transparency on society operations, celebrate key achievements, and facilitate the election and handover of the incoming executive team.

AGENDA OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SOUTH ASIAN BUSINESS SOCIETY

TO BE HELD ON 24TH NOVEMBER, 2025, BETWEEN 5 PM and 7 PM AEST AT MANNING MEETING ROOM 1,

1. OPENING AND WELCOME

This section begins the meeting and acknowledges everyone attending. The 2025 executive team will outline the purpose of the AGM and set the tone for the session.

2. APOLOGIES AND LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Members who are unable to attend are formally recorded. This ensures transparency and an accurate attendance record.

3. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING & BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

The 2025 executive team reviews the minutes from the last meeting and confirms they are accurate. Any outstanding actions or follow-ups from the previous meeting are addressed.

4. ANNUAL REPORTS

Executive members present summaries of their work over the year, including achievements, challenges and key activities. This provides members with a clear view of the society's performance and impact.

5. ELECTION OF EXECUTIVES

Returning officer is appointed. Nominees for executive roles are introduced and members vote to select the incoming leadership team. Successful candidates are announced during the meeting.

Sequence of Events:

(i) Appointment of Returning Officer

(ii) Nominations will be considered and voted on for the following positions:

· President

· Secretary

· Treasurer

· Vice-President

· Director of Events (2 Positions)

· Director of Marketing (2 Positions)

· Director of External Relations (2 Positions)

Candidates will be given the opportunity to give a one-minute speech followed by a 5 minute Q&A briefly during the AGM.

Nomination Instructions: Members interested in applying for executive roles are required to submit their nomination form before the AGM. Nominations can be made via the official SABS nomination form here: https://forms.gle/FDNLDRkXtiGrFdFaA

Deadline to submit: 24/11/2025, 5PM AEST

6. GENERAL BUSINESS

i) Nomination of Bank Signatories

7. DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

8. CLOSE OF MEETING

The executive team formally ends the AGM and thanks everyone for attending. Any final messages or reminders may be shared before closing.

**We will ensure all required details are completed before the deadline.

Venue: Manning Meeting Room 1, USYD
Date and Time: 24/11/2025, 5pm-7pm AEST

Zoom Link for the AGM: https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/j/84340365320

This event is internal and non-commercial, designed to support student governance, leadership continuity, and society development.

AV facilities are requested for presentations.

We look forward to having our members join us to help shape the next chapter of SABS.