Statute 2.1 - Governing Bodies: The Senate

(1) If any casual vacancy occurs within six months before the expiration of the term of office of a Senator it shall not be obligatory to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the term.

(2) Election of Senators to fill vacancies caused by the retirement of Senators elected pursuant to Clauses 13.2(f) and 13.2(g) of the Constitution on the expiration of their term of office shall occur at an Annual General Meeting of Members of Australian Catholic University Limited and shall take effect immediately on the expiration of such term.

(3) When a casual vacancy occurs in the office of a Senator holding office pursuant to Clauses 13.2(h), 13.2(i) or 13.2(j) of the Constitution the Senate shall appoint a person of the same category as the Senator whose office has become vacant PROVIDED THAT if any such casual vacancy occurs within six months before the expiration of the term of office of the relevant Senator it shall not be obligatory to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the term.

(4) No Senator shall make any motion initiating a subject for discussion at any meeting of the Senate except in pursuance of written notice given to the Secretary at least 21 days previously, except that at any meeting the Chancellor, or other person presiding at the meeting, or the Senate by resolution, may permit the introduction of any subject for discussion.

(5) The Chair will conduct the meeting in such a manner so that all members are able to contribute, matters are debated openly and constructively and decisions are clear. When the Chair is satisfied that all debate is concluded, and all amendments have been dealt with, the proposed resolution is read aloud by the Chair and voted on. Voting will normally be on the voices except that any member may request a show of hands or a secret ballot.