Since Young Engineers Australia’s inception it has been common practice for students to vote and hold office bearer positions on Young Engineers Australia (YEA) committees. It was recently brought to the attention of the Young Engineers Australia National Committee (YEANC) that there was a question over whether students were, in fact, both eligible to vote in such elections and to hold office bearer positions on YEA committees.
YEA has sought consultation from its members as well as Engineers Australia staff on this matter over the last few months and I am pleased to be able to report that we have resolved the issue. The matter was considered by Council at its August meeting. Council wish to support YEA initiatives, particularly in fostering the interest of engineering students in Engineers Australia. It was resolved that student members of YEA may continue to vote at internal YEA meetings and hold office on YEA committees.
This is a very positive result, and I thank all of those who provided feedback.
Dr Jessica Andrewartha
Chair, Young Engineers Australia
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