HOW TO GET INVOLVED – NOMINATING FOR POSITIONS AND CONVENORSHIPS

 

Applying for positions other than Skullduggery, MedCamp, Functions, MedRevue and RedParty:

NOMINATION PROCEDURE:
• Fill in the <<on-line nomination form>> by writing a short statement on your reasons for application (50 words for committee positions; 100 words for executive positions)
• To be eligible for proxy votes, these forms are due by 5pm Friday 11th September
• You will receive an email confirming receipt of your nomination
• On Monday 14th September, the nominees and their statements will be published on the AMSS website

PROXY VOTES:
• Proxy voting opens from Monday 14th September
• Proxy votes can be emailed to < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it > with a reason as to why a proxy vote is being submitted
• Please note that proxy votes will only be accepted on receipt of a substantial reason for non-attendance at the AGM, such as on medical or geographical grounds (rural placement) – assignment or work commitments are not substantial reasons and validity will be handled at the discretion of the Returning Officer and election panel

LATE NOMINATIONS:
• Position nominations will be accepted at the AGM on Thursday 17th September until elections begin
• Late nominations received after 5pm Friday 11th September will not be eligible for proxy votes

VOTING PROCEDURE:
• Nominees are required to give a short speech at the AGM (1 minute for committee positions and 2 minutes for executive positions)
• Nominees will also be asked questions from the floor following their speech
• Voting is by secret ballot
• Candidate will be chosen by simple majority and will be announced at the conclusion of the AGM

Applying for Skullduggery, MedCamp, Functions, MedRevue and RedParty:

APPLICATION:
• Submit to the AMSS Secretary < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it > by 5pm Sunday 6th September:

 One-page cover letter about yourself including relevant past experience and

 One-page outlining ideas and initiatives for the event(s) [note: a detailed proposal is not required]

INTERVIEW:
• The applicants will be invited to discuss their application at a short interview with the AMSS Executive and current position-holders on Tuesday 8th September

CANDIDATE SELECTION:
• Candidate selection will be based on the applicants’ ideas and initiatives for the event(s), past experience, and organisation skills and motivation
• The interviewing panel consisting of the AMSS Executive and the current position-holders will consider both the application and the interview when making the final decision