ARM Elections
National Committee and Youth Convenor
National Committee members are non-executive directors of the ARM who are act as the ARM's board. The National Executive is selected by the Committee.
National Committee roles are voluntary. The National Committee usually meets four times per year. There are subcommittees that meet more frequently, and most National Committee members assist the campaign in their home city or state.
An election for ten members of the National Committee will take place in September 2018. One Youth Convenor will be elected from and by ARM members who are between the ages of 16-25 inclusive.
To be eligible to stand for the National Committee or as Youth Convenor, you need to be a financial member at 10am on Monday 24 September 2018. Nominations are due by 4pm on Friday 5 October and two members who are financial at that date must endorse your nomination.
Please note the ARM National Office is not able to assist you to find a person to nominate you.
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 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. Where there are more than 8 nominations for a state or territory Council, an election is held by online ballot and up to 12 members are elected.
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 ARM, which is a corporation limited by guarantee.
Branch Councils usually meet several times a year, and that can be face to face or electronically.
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.
The next Branch Council elections are due in late 2019.
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.
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.
Documents
Nomination Form - National Committee
Nomination Form - Youth Convenor
Enquiries
returning.officer@republic.org.au