ARM Elections
Branch Councils
Branch Councils are the bodies that help support grassroots activists and build local movements to spread our message about the need for an Australian as Head of State.
Every state and territory where the ARM has more than 30 members has a Branch Council.
There are at least 8 and no more than 12 members in each Branch Council, with each Branch Council determining the exact number of positions available. Where there are more nominations for a state or territory Council than positions available, an election is held by online ballot. Depending on the number of positions made available on each Branch Council, between 8 and 11 members will be elected for each.
Each Branch Council also has a Youth Convenor, who can be appointed by the Youth Council or by the branch council if the Youth Council fails to appoint someone.
The Convenor of each Branch Council is elected by the Branch Council. The Convenor is a member of the ARM National Committee and therefore a Director of the ARM, which is a corporation limited by guarantee.
Branch Councils usually meet several times a year, and that can be in-person or by phone or video link.
There are major national campaign events each year which Branch Councils have a critical role in making successful. These events are supported by the National Office.
Each Council has positions for Youth and Women's Convenors.
Branch Council roles are voluntary.
Elections for Branch Councils will be held online between 16 and 20 October 2023.
To be eligible to nominate for Branch Council, you’ll need to be a financial member by 10am AEST 11 September 2023 and normally reside in the state or territory in which the Branch is established.
We have emailed instructions on how to nominate to those who are eligible on 11 September 2023. Nominations close at 4pm AEST 22 September 2023.
Please note the ARM National Office is not able to assist you to find other members to complete your nomination. Please refer to the Australian Republic Supporters Facebook Group to find people to do this.
National Committee and Youth Convenor
National Committee members are non-executive directors of the ARM who act as the ARM's board. The National Executive is selected by the Committee.
National Committee roles are voluntary. The National Committee meets at least four times per year. There are subcommittees that meet more frequently, and most National Committee members assist the campaign in their home state or territory.
The National Youth Convenor needs to be aged between 18-25 (inclusive) at the time the election for this role closes. The position of National Youth Convenor is elected by members aged 16-25 only.
Elections for National Committee and Youth Convenor were held online between 17 and 21 October 2022.
Eligibility
Candidates must be financial members of the ARM, but are not required to have been members for a particular length of time.
Nominations are submitted electronically and must include the signatures of two financial ARM members and the candidate.
A Returning Officer will be appointed to oversee each election. Decisions made by the Returning Officer are final.
Representation
Our movement is committed to equality and diversity and we want ARM Branch Councils to reflect that. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ people and young people are particularly encouraged to nominate.
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