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2020 State Branch Elections

Notice is hereby given of the 2020 Annual General Meeting of each State Branch of DanceSport Australia Limited. This year this will also include elections for each State Branch Board. Below is some important information for members regarding attendance, nominations, voting rights and proxies.

Attendance and Voting Rights

Only Members of DanceSport Australia who are financial and are over the age of 16 years are entitled to attend and vote at DSA meetings - this ensures your name is recorded in the National Register of Members. Additionally, you must have held your membership for at least 12 months.

Structure of State Branch Boards

The State Branch Boards to be elected at the meeting are made up of nine representatives, which include:

2 Coach Representatives;
2 Competitor Representatives; and
5 General Member Representatives

Nomination for Election to State Branch Board

Any person who is an Ordinary Member of DSA and who has voting rights may nominate for election to the State Branch Board. Nominations must be made in writing to the General Secretary, and are to be received 14 days prior to the date of your State Branch Meeting. Please email gensec@dancesport.org.au to request a copy of the nomination form. Nominations do not need to be seconded.

Voting Rights

Members in each Branch are eligible to nominate and/or vote in each category that they currently hold membership. For example:

If you are a licenced coach (meaning you hold DSA Coaching accreditation), you are eligible to nominate and vote for Coach Representatives and in the General Category.
If you are a competitor, you are eligible to nominate and vote for Competitor Representatives and in the General Category.
If you are a licenced coach and competitor, you are eligible to nominate and vote in all categories (Coach, Competitor and General).

Proxy Forms

If you are unable to attend the State Branch AGM, you can complete a Proxy Form. Proxy Forms allow you to give your voting rights to another Member who will be in attendance at the meeting. Proxies must be received by the General Secretary by close of business 48 hours prior to your State Branch Meeting. If you require a Proxy Form, please contact the General Secretary.

State Branch AGM Dates

Below are the details for the meetings for each State, where known. In States where restrictions are still in place, arrangements will be made to hold the meeting via Zoom.

Queensland

9:00am, Sunday 27 September 2020

Via Zoom Meetings - please contact State Executive Officer for meeting details (exec.qld@dancesport.org.au)

Victoria

10:00am, Sunday 4 October 2020

Via Zoom Meetings - please contact State Executive Officer for meeting details (exec.vic@dancesport.org.au)

Tasmania

10:00am, Sunday 4 October 2020

ZEPS Meeting Rooms, 92 High Street, Campbell Town, Tasmania 7210

South Australia

11:00am, Sunday 11 October 2020

Madeleine Zoanetti Dedicated to Dance, 2 East Parade, Kingswood, SA 5063

New South Wales

5:00pm, Sunday 18 October 2020

Via Zoom Meetings - please contact State Executive Officer for meeting details (exec.nsw@dancesport.org.au)