Convocation Elections

It is important to note that the elections are only open to members of Convocation i.e. Graduates, Professors Emeriti, Principal, Vice-Principal, Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Registrars, full-time permanent academic members of staff, and retired academic employees who have been on the permanent staff in continuous employment for not less than 10 years immediately prior to retirement. Diplomates not in possession of a degree are not eligible to vote in Convocation elections.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND

The first term of office of the current Chancellor of the University of the Witwatersrand, Justice Dikgang Moseneke, comes to an end on 1 November 2012 and he will be automatically nominated as a standing Chancellor for a second term until 1 November 2018.

If any additional nominations for Chancellor are received by 15 JUNE 2012 an election will be held.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF CONVOCATION (EXCO)

The term of office of three members of EXCO expires in 2012 and one member has resigned. Nominations are therefore open for four positions, three of which will be for 4 year terms (28/07/ 2012 - 28/07/2016) and one for a two year term (28/07/2012 - 28/07/2014). The three nominees that received the highest number of votes will serve 4 year terms and the nominee with fourth highest number of votes will serve a 2 year term.

NOMINATION FORMS

You can obtain nomination forms for the Chancellor here or EXCO here.

OR

A Nomination Form can be posted to you on request.

Closing date for nominations is Friday 15 JUNE 2012

Ordinary member Elections will be held by electronic ballot which will be sent to all convocation members on 25 June 2012

Enquiries: Justine Dangor | justine.dangor@wits.ac.za | Tel 011 717 1091