This is the schedule for the special election to fill an academic staff casual vacancy 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 special election, and information about Academic Board.
For the election of
| An academic staff from the Faculty of Design and Society | one position |
Term of office
Date of declaration until 31 December 2027
Electorate
Any academic staff member (continuing or fixed-term) from the Faculty of Design and Society can stand as a candidate, nominate candidates and vote for their faculty position (Rule G3-22(1)(b)).
Nominations
- Open Tuesday 16 June 2026
- Close at 3pm Tuesday 30 June 2026
Nomination form
To nominate a candidate in this election use the nomination form: Academic Board — special election of an academic staff (136kb PDF).
Ballot
- Open Friday 2 July 2026
- Close at 3pm Friday 16 July 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
University General Rules, G3, Part 3
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 +61 2 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
| Terms of reference | Refer Rule G3, Part 1. |
| Number of meetings | Academic Board meets at least 6 times a 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 the Principle Governance Officer: |