Sydney University Surgical Society Annual General Meeting

Date: Thursday, 16th October 2025
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM AEST
Location: Zoom (link to be provided upon registration)
Open to: All students

Join us for the Sydney University Surgical Society’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) as we reflect on the achievements of 2025, celebrate our members' contributions, and elect the incoming executive committee for 2026!

This is your opportunity to:

• Hear a recap of our 2025 initiatives, events, and milestones
• Play an active role in shaping the future direction of SUSS
• Nominate yourself or vote for next year’s committee
• Connect with fellow students passionate about surgery and medical leadership

Executive Committee Elections:
Elections for the 2026 Executive Committee will be held during the meeting.
Eligibility: Open to previous SUSS Council members who have served for a minimum of 1 year.
Nomination Requirement: Please prepare a 1-minute speech as part of your application.

Whether you're a current member, considering getting involved, or simply curious about what we do—everyone is welcome.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the next chapter of SUSS!

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AGENDA OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE SYDNEY UNIVERSITY SURGICAL SOCIETY TO BE HELD AT 1930 HRS ON THE 16TH OCTOBER, 2025 VIA ZOOM ZOOM LINK: https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/u/k6SR2ZIR0

1. OPENING AND WELCOME

2. APOLOGIES AND LEAVES OF ABSENCE

3. ANNUAL REPORT

4. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

a. THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION ARE PROPOSED:

5. ELECTION OF EXECUTIVES

a. APPOINTMENT OF RETURNING OFFICER

b. NOMINATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED AND VOTED ON FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

i. PRESIDENT

ii. VICE-PRESIDENT

iii. SECRETARY

iv. TREASURER

c. IN ORDER TO STAND FOR ELECTION, CANDIDATES MUST BE NOMINATED ON THE FLOOR, THEIR NOMINATION SECONDED AND THEY MUST ACCEPT THIS NOMINATION. IN ORDER TO BE NOMINATED FOR, OR ELECTED TO, ANY EXECUTIVE POSITIONS, CANDIDATES MUST HAVE PREVIOUSLY SERVED FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) YEAR ON THE COUNCIL.

d. VOTING WILL OCCUR VIA ZOOM POLL, WITH ONE (1) VOTE FOR EACH ATTENDEE, PER POSITION, IN A FIRST-PREFERENCE PLURALITY MANNER

i. IN THE EVENT OF A SINGLE NOMINATION FOR A POSITION, MEMBERS WILL HAVE A ‘VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE’ OPTION

6. GENERAL BUSINESS

a. NOMINATION OF BANK SIGNATORIES

7. DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING:

8. CLOSE OF MEETING