Cabinet Meeting Minutes
The UNSW Law Society Cabinet conducts meetings to make key decisions for the society, approve budget expenditure and appointments.
Note: These minutes are paraphrased accounts of the discussion at the meeting and are uploaded to give our members an idea of the decision-making process in cabinet and the initiatives we discuss. Sensitive items such as the names of executive members, internal disciplinary issues, confidential agreements with sponsors and other external parties have been redacted.
Please direct all queries about the governance of the Law Society to Benjamin at secretary@unswlawsoc.org
Notice of UNSW Law Society Incorporated 2024 Extraordinary General Meeting
All members are reminded of the upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting of the members of UNSW Law Society Inc (‘LawSoc’). Please note the amended agenda. The details of the meeting are as follows:
Date: February 27th 2024
Time: 1–2 pm
Location: UNSW Law Building Room 101 or https://meet.google.com/zcp-juvd-rhh
The following business will be transacted at EGM:
Election of Vice-President (Publications)
Accept the minutes of previous Extraordinary General Meeting on 24 October 2023
Accept the results of the Election of Vice-President (Publications)
Please refer to the attached agenda for more information.
Voting procedure
In accordance with Constitution cl. 32.4, and in the interests of efficiency and environmental sustainability, voting for the resolutions will be by a show of hands for the entire EGM unless the Chair motions for voting by ballot, or alternatively 5 or more members motion for voting by ballot.
In accordance with Constitution cl. 11.2.3, election of the Vice-President (Publications) will be held via secret ballot.
Proxy voting is permitted as per Constitution cl 11.2.3.4 and cl. 32.5. Please return the proxy form no later than 1:00 pm Monday 26th February to the Secretary (secretary@unswlawsoc.org.)
Meeting pack and proxy form
The Meeting Pack can be found here.
The following documents are enclosed in the Meeting Pack:
Current LawSoc Constitution
Current LawSoc Regulations
Meeting agenda
Proxy form
Minutes of 24 October 2023 EGM
Contact
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Secretary, Joseph Bellia, at secretary@unswlawsoc.org.
2024 Vice-President (Publications) Election | Nominations Now Open!
All members of UNSW Law Society Inc (‘LawSoc’) are advised that an election will be held during the 2024 Annual General Meeting for the position of Vice-President (Publications) in Week 3, Term 1 2024. All candidates and voters must be registered LawSoc members. You can register here for membership.
What is the LawSoc Cabinet?
The Cabinet is the governing body of LawSoc, responsible for the overall governance and financial management of LawSoc. Cabinet members are individually responsible for leading portfolios to run events, projects, and initiatives for the student body, as well as being collectively responsible for the Society overall.
The following position will be up for election for a tenure commencing on immediately following the Annual General Meeting to 30 November 2024.
Vice-President (Publications)
The nomination form can be accessed here.
By nominating yourself, you agree to be bound by the rules governing LawSoc Cabinet elections as outlined in the Constitution and Regulations.
Further guidance regarding campaigning procedure will be sent to candidates once nominations close.
Nominations close at 1pm on the 26th of February.
Candidates will be announced at the AGM (27th February).
Campaigning is not permitted for this election.
Candidates will be given 3 minutes to speak at the Annual General Meeting. Questions may be permitted depending on the number of candidates.
Election Timeline
Nominations Due
When: Monday 26th Feb (Week 3), 1pm
Candidates Announced
When: At the Annual General Meeting (27th Feb)
Campaign Period
When: No campaigning is permitted for this election.
Voting Period
When: At the AGM (27th Feb) - only LawSoc members registered prior to the meeting will be permitted to vote. You must be present at the meeting (whether in person or via Google Meet) to vote.
You will be sent an individualised voting link to the email address you provided to LawSoc. It is essential to note that only REGISTERED members of the UNSW Law Society prior to the start of the AGM are eligible to vote in this election. Please ensure that you have signed up to the society.
Announcement of the Vice-President (Publications)
When: At the AGM (27th Feb)
Results of the Election will be announced during the AGM, as well as on the UNSW Law Society website, the Brief and on relevant social media.
Returning Officer
The Cabinet is pleased to appoint Zhong Guan as Returning Officer for the election. Zhong was Treasurer of LawSoc in 2023 and brings deep experience and knowledge of the society, its constitution and regulations to the role which will be invaluable in conducting a fair, transparent election. Zhong is contactable by email at returningofficer@unswlawsoc.org.
Documents
The following documents are available at this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fpkXOhliOvBkIo4Ipneja9snZ0QVvBNU?usp=sharing
Nomination Form
Vice-President (Publications) Position Description
LawSoc Constitution
LawSoc Regulations
Candidate Information Booklet
Contact
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Secretary, Joseph Bellia, at secretary@unswlawsoc.org.
Notice of Appointment of Returning Officer for Election of Vice-President (Publications)
The Cabinet is pleased to appoint Zhong Guan as Returning Officer for the election of the position of Vice-President (Publications). Zhong was Treasurer of LawSoc in 2023 and brings deep experience and knowledge of the society, its constitution and regulations to the role which will be invaluable in conducting a fair, transparent election. Zhong is contactable by email at returningofficer@unswlawsoc.org.
Any objections to Zhong’s appointment as Returning Officer are due to the Presidents (presidents@unswlawsoc.org) within 48 hours of this notice being published.