Senate elections

What elections are held for Fellows of Senate?

Elections are held for the following categories of Fellows of Senate:

Elections held every 2 years

• one Fellow elected by and from the undergraduate students of the University
• one Fellow elected by and from the postgraduate students of the University
• four Fellows elected by and from the academic staff of the University
• one Fellow elected by and from the non-academic staff of the University

Elections held every 4 years

• five Fellows elected by and from the graduates of the University

These elections are conducted in accordance with the University of Sydney By-law 1999.

Other Senate elections

The following additional elections by Senate are conducted:

• the Chancellor elected by Senate - an existing Fellow of Senate or an external person is elected to this position for a four year term of office.
• the Deputy Chancellor elected by Senate - a Fellow of Senate is elected to this position for a two year term of office.
• the Chair, Buildings & Estates Committee elected by Senate - a Fellow of Senate is elected to this position for a two year term of office.
• the Chair, Finance & Audit Committee elected by Senate - a Fellow of Senate is elected to this position for a two year term of office.
• the Chair, Investment & Commercialisation Committee elected by Senate - a Fellow of Senate is elected to this position for a two year term of office.
• the Chair, Safety & Risk Management Committee elected by Senate - a Fellow of Senate is elected to this position for a two year term of office.
• five Fellows elected by Senate to membership of the Chair Appointments Committee - for a two year term of office.
• two Fellows elected by Senate to membership of the Nominations & Appointments Committee - for a two year term of office.

These elections are conducted in accordance with the University of Sydney By-law 1999 and relevant Resolutions of Senate.

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