Adelaide Student Politics

Posted 19th July

The récent incorporation of the SRC, regardless of which constitution was passed, is good news for élections. Begun in early 2008 to replace the SAUA, the fledgling body has seen two sets of appointed office bearers. All involved within the body claim to wish for nothing more than élections to take place this year. Until a few hours ago, however, whether they would occur was uncertain.

All AUU affiliates must be approved at two Board meetings, which makes it impossible for the SRC to be formally affiliated prior the final date for notice of elections to be given (the 27th of July).

There is a way around this. The SAUA after all used to hold its own elections at the same time as the union elections, and the SRC could yet do something similar. "By adopting the AUU's Returning Officer and by approving its own election regulations, it could still have the necessary election procedures in place prior to the 27th", an involved student said.

This Saturday evening, SRC President Paris Dean called a meeting to do just that. Scheduled for Thursday the 23th of July, it is to take place at 4pm, prior to the days Board Meeting at 5.30. 53 pages worth of élection régulations are to be passed at this meeting. That said, it seems to draw heavily from the AUU régulations (by no means light in themselves).

If this works, the first elected SRC (ever) will in a few months be assuming their rôles. Good news folks, barring any last-minute complications.

What am I saying, clearly I've learnt nothing from last years early optimism.

Watch and wait.