This is the schedule for the election to fill the Deputy Chair position on Academic Board.
The schedule specifies the term of office, electorate, dates for nominations and ballot, Returning Officer and election rules. It also includes the nomination form that should be used to nominate as a candidate in this election, and information about Academic Board.
For the election of
| Deputy Chair of Academic Board | one position |
Term of office
Two years: 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028
Electorate
Members of the 2027 Academic Board and staff who have held a position on Academic Board for at least 12 months between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2026 can stand as a candidate (Rule G3-8(2)).
Restrictions
Only 2027 Academic Board members are eligible to nominate candidates and to vote. See the list of 2027 Academic Board members.
Nominations
- Open Thursday 8 October 2026
- Close at 3pm Thursday 22 October 2026
Nomination form
To nominate a candidate in this election use the nomination form: Academic Board — election of the Deputy Chair (PDF).
Ballot
- Open Thursday 5 November 2026
- Close at 3pm Thursday 19 November 2026
A ballot is required if more valid nominations are received than positions vacant. Ballots will take place in UTS: Elections Online Polling Booth.
The names of candidates and candidate statements will be made available at Voting before the ballot opens.
Returning Officer
University Secretary, William Paterson
Election rules
G3, Part 1, Divisions 1 and 2, UTS General Rules
Conduct
Participants in elections (candidates, their representatives and voters) are expected to follow the same high standard of conduct and behaviour during the campaign process as is expected on campus generally. The behaviour of election candidates and their representatives should meet expected standards of conduct. See Code of Conduct for UTS Elections.
Concerns about security due to election-related conduct should be reported to UTS Security and Emergency Management. Phone 02 9514 1192 or dial ‘6’ on any UTS phone.
Results
The results of these elections will be made available at Results around 2 weeks after close of voting, following the declaration of poll by the Returning Officer (Rule G3-36(3) and (4)).
About Academic Board
| Role of the Chair | Refer Rule G3, Part 1, Division 2 and Role of the Deputy Chair of Academic Board (PDF). |
| Terms of reference | Refer Rule G3, Part 1. |
| Number of meetings | Academic Board meets at least 6 times per year. |
| Composition | Academic Board consists of ex officio members and elected members. For more information, see Academic Board: Membership. |
| Membership | The length of Academic Board membership will be 2 years for staff and one year for students. |
| Further information |
For elections contact the Electoral Officer: For Academic Board contact the Principal Governance Officer: |