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2022 Election Guide GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY LAW SOCIETY
2022 Election Guide
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY LAW SOCIETY
This document aims to summarise the provisions of the Constitution and relevant Bylaws relating to the election
process as well as to provide details about the requirements of each position to be elected.

Although care has been taken in the preparation of this document, there may be errors or omissions. The Griffith
University Law Society does not guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document.
2022 Election Guide GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY LAW SOCIETY
Table of Contents
Notice of Election                                         3

Management Committee Position Descriptions                 5

   President                                               5

   Vice-President                                          6

   Secretary                                               7

   Treasurer                                               7

   Relations Manager                                       7

Executive Committee Position Descriptions                  7

   Director of Activities                                  7

   Director of Careers                                     8

   Director of Competitions                                8

   Director of Education                                   9

   Director of Media and Communications                    9

   Director of Sponsorship                                 9

Officers of the Society Position Descriptions              10

   Sponsorship Officer                                     10

   Careers and Alumni Officer                              10

   Education Officer                                       10

   Equity and Wellbeing Officer                            12

   External Competitions Convenor                          12

   Information Technology Officer                          12

    Internal Competitions Convenor (Client Interview)      13

   Internal Competitions Convenor (Mooting)                13

   Internal Competitions Convenor (Negotiation)            13

    Internal Competitions Convenor (Witness Examination)   14

   Law Revue Convenor                                      14

   Marketing Officers                                      14

   Membership and Merchandise Officer                      15

   Mentoring Officer                                       15

   Publication Officer

   Podcast Officer                                         15
Socials Convenors    16

Sports Coordinator   16
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY LAW SOCIETY: Notice of Election
 NOTICE IS HEREBY SERVED that nominations have now opened for the 2021 Election of the
 Griffith University Law Society’s Management Committee, Executive Committee and Officers of the
 Society.

The following Offices are declared open for election:
        1    President; and
        2    Vice-President; and
        3    Secretary; and
        4    Treasurer; and
        5    Griffith Relations Manager; and
        6    Director of Activities; and
        7    Director of Careers; and
        8    Director of Competitions; and
        9    Director of Education; and
        10 Director of Media and Communication; and
        11 Director of Sponsorship; and
        12 Sponsorship Officer; and
        13 Careers and Alumni Officer; and
        14 Education Officer; and
        15 Equity and Wellbeing Officer; and
        16 External Competitions Convenor; and
        17 Information Technology Officer; and
        18 Internal Competitions Convenor (Client Interview); and
        19 Internal Competitions Convenor (Mooting); and
        20 Internal Competitions Convenor (Negotiation); and
        21 Internal Competitions Convenor (Witness Examination); and
        22 Law Revue Convenor; and 23           Marketing Officer (2x); and
        24 Membership and Merchandise Officer; and
        25 Mentoring Officer; and
        26 Publication Officer; and
        27 Podcast Officer; and
        28 Socials Convenor (2x); and 29        Sports Coordinator.

 Nominations can be completed using the form link attached to this document accompanying email.
Organisational Structure
Contesting the Election

If you wish to nominate for election, you just need to find a position (or multiple positions!) that
you’re interested in, check your eligibility and submit a nomination. It is advised that you nominate
yourself for two different positions to increase your chances of being elected in the GULS
committee.

Eligibility to stand

To be eligible to stand for office, you must—
1     Be a financial member of the Griffith University Law Society at the time of nominating; and 2
      Be enrolled in a program with a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor component at Griffith
University; and
3    Be enrolled primarily at a Griffith University Campus in Brisbane or Logan; and
4    Be a current student at the conclusion of their term, OR, receive the approval of two-thirds of
     the Executive Committee to stand if you will not be a current student at the conclusion of their
     time.

 If you have any questions about your eligibility to stand for election, please contact the Returning
 Officer via email at info@guls.org.

Questions about standing

 If you have any general questions about standing as a candidate, please do not hesitate to contact
 our current Executive Committee. You can ask anything, including whether you are a current
 financial member or any other non-technical eligibility questions. You can reach the Executive
 Committee via email at info@guls.org.

Election process

The below sets out the election timeframe:

              Friday 8 October = Nominations open for positions

              Friday 22nd October = Nominations for position close at 5pm

              Friday 29th October = Campaigning/Voting opens

              Friday 5th November = Campaigning/Voting closes at 5pm

              Monday 8th November = Election Results announced by 5pm
Rules for candidates

If you are a candidate for an election, you are prohibited from—
1     Speaking about, or distributing campaign materials regarding their candidacy immediately
      before, after or during any university class; and
2     Speaking about, or distributing campaign materials regarding their candidacy immediately
      before, after or during any official event or meeting of GULS; and
3     Making specific references to other candidates either written or orally; and
4     Using information obtained from the register of members of the Society to contact, or send
      material to, another member of the Society for the purpose of advertising an election
      candidacy; and
5     Disclosing information obtained from the register to someone else, knowing that the
      information is likely to be used to contact, or send material to, another member of the Society
      for the purpose of advertising a candidacy; and
6     Using the Society’s official logo, the official colours of the Society, and any other intellectual
      property owned by the Society (such as photos used for promotional activities), on their
      campaign material.

It is important that all candidates adhere to these rules. If you breach any of these prohibitions,
you may have penalties applied, including having your candidacy vacated. If you have any questions
in relation to these provisions, please contact the returning officer via email at info@guls.org.

Roles and responsibilities of office bearers

All office bearers of the society are required to:

1     Attend a minimum of 60% of GULS’ compulsory events; and
2     Attend meetings of all bodies their office is a member of; and
3     Attend Staff/Student Meetings with the Griffith University Law School; and
4     Attend all General Meetings, Special General Meetings and the Annual General Meeting of
      GULS; and
5     Attend the GULS office for their designated office hours during the trimester; and
6     To maintain and respond to all correspondence to their official Society email and Workplace
      accounts; and
7     Support the work of their colleagues in other roles through attending events and assisting
      where possible.
Management Committee Position Descriptions

 President

The duties of the President are—
     (1) To act as the official representative of the Society; and
     (2) To oversee and bear responsibilities for all activities of the Society; and
     (3) To coordinate and manage the Society’s relationship with the Griffith Law School by

                 (a) Coordinating and chairing Staff/Student Meetings between the Society and the
                     Griffith Law School;
                 (b) To sit on committees of the Griffith Law School as required or invited; and
                 (c) To maintain active communication with Griffith Law School staff; and
     (4) To be a representative of the Society on the Council of the Australian Law Students’
          Association; and
     (5) To promote the interests of the Society through active engagement with relevant external
          stakeholders; and
     (6) To ensure the functions of the Society are carried out; and
     (7) To coordinate the Society’s annual sponsorship drive; and
     (8) To foster the Society’s relationships with other Law Students Societies and Associations
          including, but not limited to:
           (a) Griffith University Law Students’ Association Incorporated;
           (b) University of Queensland Law Society Incorporated;
           (c) Queensland University of Technology Law Society Incorporated; and
           (d) Any other society or association that the Society may interact with from time to
                 time; and
     (9) To be the head of the Management Committee and the Executive Committee and chair
          General Meetings, Management Committee Meetings, and Executive Committee
          Meetings; and
     (10) Ensure that all Offices of the Society are filled, including where vacancies arise; and
     (11) Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
          of the Society; and

 Vice-President

The duties of the Vice-President are—
     (1) To assist the President with the overseeing of all activities of the Society; and
     (2) To assist the President with ensuring the functions of the Society are carried out; and
     (3) To assist the President with the management the Society’s relationship with the Griffith
           Law School; and
     (4) To assist the President with the annual sponsorship drive; and
     (5) To assist the President with any specific projects to be carried out; and
     (6) To assist the Secretary with ensuring the Society complies with its obligations under its
           Constitution and Bylaws; and
(7)   To assist the Secretary with ensuring the Society complies with its Campus Life
            Obligations; and
      (8)   To chair General Meetings, Management Committee Meetings, and Executive
            Committee Meetings in the absence of the President; and
      (9)   Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
            of the society.
  Secretary

 The duties of the Secretary are—
      (1) To call all meetings of the Society, including preparing notices of meeting, and the drafting
            of the agenda of business to be discussed at the meeting in consultation with the
            President; and
      (2) To ensure minutes are kept of all meetings; and
      (3) To keep accurate records of all correspondence and other documents of the Society; and
      (4) To maintain internal correspondence and records of the Society; and
      (5) Maintain the Register of Members; and
      (6) To ensure all of the Society’s records are electronically archived; and
      (7) To educate all office-bearers of the Society about the appropriate procedures for the
            maintenance of records; and
      (8) Make current version of the Constitution and Bylaws available to all office-bearers and
            members of the Society; and
      (9) To ensure the Society complies with its obligations under its Constitution and Bylaws;
            and
      (10) To ensure the Society complies with its Campus Life Obligations; and
      (11) Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
            of the society.

  Treasurer

 The duties of the Treasurer are—
      (1) To maintain the finances of the Society; and
      (2) To receive money and make payments on behalf of the Society, and create and maintain
            invoices where required; and
      (3) To ensure all monies are spent in compliance with the Rules of the Society; and
      (4) To prepare the annual budget and assist with the creation of individual event budgets
            where required; and
      (5) To engage in regular reporting of the Society’s financial health; and
      (6) To maintain full, accurate and complete financial records of the year’s activities including
            income and expenditure of assets or money held by or in the Society name; and
      (7) Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
            of the society.

Relations Manager

The duties of the relations manager are –
   (1) Build and maintain relationships with both internal and external organisations, clubs, and
       stakeholders; and
(2) To assist the management committee with ensuring all functions of the Society are carried out;
    and
(3) Planning, directing, and coordinating activities designed to create and maintain a favorable
      public image for the society; and
  (4) Identify and build rapport with key staff in stakeholder companies to cultivate beneficial
      relationships for the society and its members; and
  (5) Facilitate and lead all Campus Life Obligations including but not limited to:
          a. Club Registration
          b. Transfer of Bank Account Holders
          c. Market Day and Orientation Week Events
          d. Required team trainings and ‘CLUBS’ meetings/events.
  (6) Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running of the
      society.

Executive Committee Position Descriptions

 Director of Activities

The duties of the Director of Activities are—
     (1) To oversee all activities of the Activities Portfolio; and
     (2) To manage all social events and activities of the Society, including social events, social
           sports and the law revue;
To participate and coordinate the Society’s relationship and contractual obligations with the L Card;
and
      (3) To coordinate the Society’s stalls for Market Days and Orientation Days as required; and
      (4) To coordinate the work of the Membership and Merchandise Officer, the Social
             Convenors, the Sports Coordinator and the Law Revue Convenor; and
      (5) To strategically promote and support the social aspect of law school through the running
             of different events; and
      (6) To ensure activities and events of the Activities Portfolio stay within the prescribed
             budgetary amounts; and
      (7) Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
             of the society.

  Director of Careers

 The duties of the Director of Careers are—
      (1) To oversee all activities of the Careers Portfolio; and
      (2) To coordinate the work of the Careers and Alumni Officer; and
      (3) To research and advertise opportunities for improving the student body’s career
            opportunities including job opportunities, internships, clerkships, volunteer opportunities,
            conferences, and workshops; and
      (4) To oversee the organisation of careers events, including liaising with speakers and
            employer organisations, arranging necessary bookings and orders and preparing
            promotional materials; and
      (5) To organise sponsored careers events as required; and
      (6) To publish the Careers Guides of the Society; and
      (7) To ensure activities and events of the Careers Portfolio stay within the prescribed
            budgetary amounts; and
      (8) Maintaining an alumni database for the Society; and
      (9) Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
            of the society.

  Director of Competitions

 The duties of the Director of Competitions are—
      (1) To oversee all activities of the Competitions Portfolio; and
      (2) To organise and advertise all competitions run by the Society; and
      (3) To ensure all competitions adhere to the obligations established in the Competitions
            Bylaw; and
      (4) To coordinate the work of the External Competitions Convenor, the Internal Competitions
            Convenor (Client Interview), the Internal Competitions Convenor (Mooting), the Internal
            Competitions Convenor (Negotiation), and the Internal Competitions Convenor (Witness
            Examination); and
      (5) To coordinate the selection and registration of teams for all national and state
            competitions; and
      (6) To ensure that all trophies and shields in the possession of the Society are cared fore
            and up to date; and
(7)   To ensure activities and events of the Competitions Portfolio stay within the prescribed
           budgetary amounts; and
     (8)   Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
           of the society.

 Director of Education

The duties of the Director of Education are—
     (1) To oversee all activities of the Education Portfolio; and
     (2) To facilitate communication between staff and students regarding educational issues;
           and
     (3) To assist Griffith Law School with the facilitation of Orientation Day and events
           throughout the year as required; and
     (4) To provide mental health and wellbeing, equity and educational initiatives for the student
           body; and
     (5) To oversee the organisation of the first-year mentoring program and any other first-year
           support initiatives; and
     (6) To liaise with other law student societies and associations as necessary; and
     (7) To ensure the continued education of the student body on matters of legal or social
           importance; and
     (8) To coordinate the work of the Education Officer, the Equity and Wellbeing Officer, the
           First Year Representative and the Mentoring Officer; and
     (9) Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
           of the society.

 Director of Media and Communications

The duties of the Director of Media and Communications are—
     (1) To oversee all activities of the Media and Communications Portfolio; and
     (2) To ensure that the Society is issuing weekly notices to its members and the student body;
           and
     (3) To produce frequent episodes of the ‘The Law Student Podcast’ in conjunction with the
           Podcast Officer.
     (4) To oversee the dissemination of all Society publications; and
     (5) To maintain and manage all social media accounts held in the Society’s name; and
     (6) To manage the brand and marketing direction of the Society; and
     (7) To coordinate with other members of the Executive Committee and Management
           Committee to advertise the activities and events of the society; and
     (8) To ensure that the Society’s website is up to date; and
     (9) To coordinate the work of the Information Technology Officer, the two Marketing Officers,
           the Publication Officer and the Podcast Officer; and
     (10) Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
           of the society.
Director of Sponsorship

The duties of the Director of Sponsorship are—
     (1) To assist the President with the annual sponsorship drive; and
(2)   To prepare the Society’s sponsorship prospectus, in consultation with the Management
             Committee; and
       (3)   To seek out new and innovative methods of sponsorship for the Society; and
       (4)   To ensure that all sponsorship obligations of the Society are upheld and met; and
       (5)   To maintain an up-to-date list of the Society’s sponsors and their appropriate contact
             details; and
       (6)   To maintain a database of all communications between the Society and its sponsors; and
       (7)   Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
             of the society.

Officers of the Society Position Descriptions

Sponsorship Officer

The duties of the Sponsorship Officer are-
   (1) To assist the Director of Sponsorship and Management Committee with annual sponsor
       recruitment; and
   (2) To assist in preparing the Society’s sponsorship prospectus; and
   (3) To assist the Director of Sponsorship in drafting emails and correspondence with potential
       sponsors; and
   (4) To ensure that all sponsorship obligations of the Society are upheld and met throughout the
       year; and
   (5) To maintain an up-to-date list of the Society’s sponsors and their appropriate contact details;
       and
   (6) To assist in the maintenance of completed and uncompleted obligations from sponsorship
       agreements; and
   (7) To assist the Director of Sponsorship with any other events or initiatives of the portfolio; and
   (8) Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running of the
       society.

  Careers and Alumni Officer

 The duties of the Careers and Alumni Officer are—
      (1) To ensure the student body is aware of employment opportunities and career paths;
      (2) To ensure the student body is aware of when clerkships and other position applications
            are open and provide information on how to apply for these roles;
      (3) To network with employers with a view to creating further opportunities for the student
            body;
      (4) To add the contact details of alumni working in the industry to the alumni database
            maintained by the Director of Careers;
      (5) research and prepare articles about for the Society’s Careers Guides; and
      (6) To assist the Director of Careers with the organisation of sponsored careers events; and
      (7) To assist the Director of Careers with any other events or initiatives of the portfolio; and
      (8) Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
            of the society.
Education Officer

The duties of the Education Officer are—
     (1) To represent the student body in relation to educational issues; and
     (2) To collect feedback from the student body and ensure it is advocated to the Griffith Law
           School; and
     (3) To ensure that any issues the student body is facing is advocated to the Management
           Committee and Executive Committees; and
     (4) To coordinate exam buster seminars in study week by finding high-achieving student
           presenters in difficult core units; and
     (5) To compile and produce the trimester one, trimester two and summer trimester Electives
           Guides; and
     (6) To assist the Director of Education with any other events or initiatives of the portfolio; and
     (7) Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
           of the society.
Equity and Wellbeing Officer

 The duties of the Equity and Wellbeing Officer are—
      (1) To organise and coordinate the equity and diversity events run by the Society; and
      (2) To compile and produce the Social Justice Guide; and
      (3) To Organise and coordinate events for Mental Health Week in trimester two; and
      (4) To compile and produce the Mental Health Guide in trimester two; and
      (5) To promote diversity among Griffith Law Students by assisting students in minority
            groups or with special needs, i.e., Indigenous students, disabled students, etc.; and
      (6) To promote existing equitable services available to Griffith Law students, e.g.,
            counselling, housing assistance, support against discrimination, financial support, etc.;
            and
      (7) To work with relevant committee members to actively promote mental health awareness;
            and
      (8) To assist the Director of Education with any other events or initiatives of the portfolio; and
      (9) Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
            of the society.

  External Competitions Convenor

 The duties of the External Competitions Convenor are—
      (1) To be responsible for tracking registration dates and key deadlines for all external
            competitions; and
      (2) To organise applications and early promotion of external competitions; and
      (3) To assist the Director of Competitions with selection of delegates to represent the Society
            in external competitions; and
      (4) To ensure all aspects of external competition registration is completed as required; and
      (5) To ensure competitors access to adequate coaches and facilitate practice sessions
            where rules permit it; and
      (6) To assist the Director of Competitions with any other events or initiatives of the portfolio;
            and
      (7) Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
            of the society.

  Information Technology Officer

 The duties of the Information Technology Officer are—
      (1) To regularly develop and maintain the Society’s website; and
      (2) To update notices on the Society website as required on at least a weekly basis;
      (3) To maintain the online photo gallery if required; and
      (4) To liaise with the Director of Sponsorship to ensure compliance with sponsorship
            obligations; and
      (5) To liaise with the Secretary to ensure correct contact details are posted on the website;
            and
      (6) To assist the Director of Media and Communications with initiatives of the Portfolio; and
(7)   Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
      of the society.
Internal Competitions Convenor (Client Interview)

The duties of the Internal Competitions Convenor (Client Interview) are—
     (1) To be responsible for organising and coordinating the Open Client Interview Competition
           and the Junior Client Interview Competition; and
     (2) To collaborate with the Competitions Portfolio for the organisation and running of Open
           Competitions Workshops and Junior Competitions Workshops;
     (3) Organise early promotion of the competitions;
     (4)   To secure adequate judges, clients, and any other role needed for the competition day;
           and
     (5)   To format documents such as: schedules; pairings; briefs; problems; etc.; and
     (6)   To ensure competitors have access to the Competitions Handbook and Bylaw; and
     (7)   To assist the Director of Competitions with any other events or initiatives of the portfolio;
           and
     (8)   Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
           of the society.

 Internal Competitions Convenor (Mooting)

The duties of the Internal Competitions Convenor (Mooting) are—
     (1) To be responsible for organising and coordinating the Open Mooting Competition, the
           Open International Humanitarian Law Moot and the Junior Mooting Competition; and
     (2) To collaborate with the Competitions Portfolio for the organisation and running of Open
           Competitions Workshops and Junior Competitions Workshops;
     (3) Organise the early promotion of the competitions;
     (4)   To secure adequate judges, clients, and any other role needed for the competition day;
           and
     (5)   To format documents such as: schedules; pairings; briefs; problems; etc.; and
     (6)   To ensure competitors have access to the Competitions Handbook and Bylaw; and
     (7)   To assist the Director of Competitions with any other events or initiatives of the portfolio;
           and
     (8)   Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
           of the society.

 Internal Competitions Convenor (Negotiation)

The duties of the Internal Competitions Convenor (Negotiation) are—
     (1) To be responsible for organising and coordinating the Open Negotiation Competition and
           the Junior Negotiation Competition; and
     (2) To collaborate with the Competitions Portfolio for the organisation and running of Open
           Competitions Workshops and Junior Competitions Workshops;
     (3) Organise early promotion of the competitions;
     (4) To secure adequate judges, clients, and any other role needed for the competition day;
           and
     (5) To format documents such as: schedules; pairings; briefs; problems; etc.; and
(6)    To ensure competitors have access to the Competitions Handbook and Bylaw; and
     (7)    To assist the Director of Competitions with any other events or initiatives of the portfolio;
            and
     (8)    Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
            of the society.

 Internal Competitions Convenor (Witness Examination)

The duties of the Internal Competitions Convenor (Witness Examination) are—
     (1) To be responsible for organising and coordinating the Open Witness Examination
           Competition and the Junior Witness Examination Competition; and
     (2) To collaborate with the Competitions Portfolio for the organization and running of Open
           Competitions Workshops and Junior Competitions Workshops;
     (3) To organise early promotion of the competitions;
     (4) To secure adequate judges, clients, and any other role needed for the competition day;
           and
     (5) To format documents such as: schedules; pairings; briefs; problems; etc.; and
     (6) To ensure competitors have access to the Competitions Handbook and Bylaw; and
     (7) To assist the Director of Competitions with any other events or initiatives of the portfolio;
           and
     (8) Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
           of the society.

 Law Revue Convenor

The duties of the Law Revue Convenor are—
     (1) To organise and produce an annual comedic stage production known as law revue; and
     (2) To audition cast members and select appropriate support crew; and
     (3) To oversee the writing of the script; and
     (4) To manage the cast and crew for the success of the production; and
     (5) To work with the Media and Communication Portfolio to ensure successful promotion of
           the event and the selection process; and
     (6) To assist the Director of Activities with any other events or initiatives of the portfolio; and
     (7) Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
           of the society.

Marketing Officers

There are two (2) Marketing Officers

The duties of the Marketing Officers are—
     (1) To create resources, including print materials, online and social media campaigns and
           lecture presentations, to advertise the functions and events of the Society; and
     (2) To maintain and enhance the Society’s social media and online presence to promote the
           functions and events of the Society; and
(3)    To coordinate with the office-bearers of the Society to advertise the functions and events
             of the Society; and
      (4)    To assist the Director of Media and Communications with initiatives of the Portfolio; and
      (5)    Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
             of the society.

 Membership and Merchandise Officer

 The duties of the Membership and Merchandise Officer are—
      (1) To assist the Secretary with the maintenance of the Register of Members; and
      (2) To coordinate the selection and sales of the Society’s merchandise; and
      (3) To manage and coordinate the Society’s presence at Orientation Day and Market Days
            to drive membership of the Society; and
      (4) To manage the cast and crew for the success of the production; and
      (5) To work with the Media and Communication Portfolio to ensure successful promotion of
            the merchandise offering; and
      (6) To assist the Director of Activities with any other events or initiatives of the portfolio; and
      (7) Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
            of the society.

  Mentoring Officer

 The duties of the Mentoring Officer are—
      (1) To coordinate the Society’s mentoring program; and
      (2) To organise and manage regular events and catch-ups as part of the mentoring program;
            and
      (3) To facilitate the mentoring process by matching up mentors and mentees based on
            relevant factors i.e. degree factors, mature age, etc.; and
      (4) To address mentor and mentee concerns and finding the appropriate channels to deal
            with their respective concerns; and
      (5) To assist with promoting the mentoring program during Orientation Week, at Society
            events, and within the law school community; and
      (6) To assist the Director of Education with any other events or initiatives of the portfolio; and
      (7) Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
            of the society.

Publication Officer

 The duties of the Publications Officer are—
      (1) To be responsible for the production and publication of the Society’s newsletter; and
      (2) To be responsible for the production and publication of the Society’s annual yearbook;
            and
      (3) To plan and seek out motivated people to write articles for publications on a variety of
            subjects, both within the law school and other schools of thought that may be relevant or
            interesting for law students; and
(4)    To compile the Society’s event information, photos and other material for inclusion in
             publications; and
      (5)    To assist the Director of Media and Communications with initiatives of the Portfolio; and
      (6)    Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
             of the society.

 Podcast Officer

The duties of the Podcast Officer are—

   (1) To plan and produce episodes of ‘The Law Student Podcast’ at the direction of the Director
       of Media and Communications and the President, including, but not limited to, seeking
       guests for the podcast, planning the content of the podcast, recording the podcast, editing
       the podcast, and posting the podcast on relevant platforms.

   (2) To assist the Director of Media and Communications and the Marketing Officers to maintain
       and enhance the Society’s social media and online presence to promote the functions and
       events of the Society, where required; and

   (3) To assist the Director of Media and Communications with initiatives of the Portfolio; and

   (4) Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running of the
       society

  Socials Convenors

 There are two (2) Socials Convenors

 The duties of the Socials Convenors are—
      (1) To organise all Society social events; and
      (2) To ensure the Society’s social events are available and accessible to a broad cross-
            section of the student body; and
      (3) To ensure Campus Life’s alcohol requirements are complied with; and
      (4) To ensure that all events are marketed well in advance; and
      (5) To assist the Director of Activities with any other events or initiatives of the portfolio; and
      (6) Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-running
            of the society.

  Sports Coordinator

 The duties of the Sports coordinator are—
      (1) To be responsible for organising and coordinating social sporting teams in trimester 1
            and 2; and
      (2) To provide ongoing support for sporting teams and following up social sport payments;
            and
(3)   To pursue inter-varsity opportunities for sporting teams such as grudge matches and UQ
      Law Cup; and
(4)   To ensure early promotion and running of these events and programs; and
(5)   To explore and promote further opportunities for students to engage in physical
      activity; and
(6)   To assist the Director of Activities with any other events or initiatives of the
      portfolio; and
(7)   Any other activities as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth-
      running of the society.
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