Board and Governance

Our Board meets monthly, except December and January, and includes of:

The Chair, appointed by the University Council
The Treasurer, appointed by the University Council
One other Director, appointed by the University Council
Two Staff Directors, who come from the University’s staff and are appointed by the University Council
Seven Student Directors, who come from the student body and are elected by the students of the University
The CEO of ActivateUTS

We encourage all students and University staff to take an interest in the Union.

When are board positions filled?

Elections for student positions are conducted annually by the University, usually in September, for two-year terms commencing on 7 October.
Four Student Directors are elected in even-numbered years and three Student Directors are elected in odd-numbered years.
Staff Directors with the skills and experience considered necessary by the University Council are appointed for a two-year term commencing on 7 October.

One Staff Director is appointed in each year.

Professor Peter Booth - Chairman