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Vote in Court of Convocation elections
What is the Court of Convocation?
The Court of Convocation is an official body that allows graduates to elect their representatives at University Council.
The University Council is the University's governing body. There are 16 members: staff, students, graduates, and ministerial appointees. The Vice-Chancellor - the University's chief academic and administrative officer - is also a member. Council is chaired by the Chancellor.
Who is eligible to vote?
You are eligible to vote if you are:
- a degree graduate of The University of Auckland
- a graduate of the University of New Zealand
- a graduate full-time member of staff at The University of Auckland who has elected to be a member of the Court of Convocation.
When is the next election?
The next election by the Court of Convocation is scheduled to be held in October 2013.
Who are our current representatives?
- Jan M Dawson (BCom) – term ends 9 September 2015
- Ian M Parton (BE(Hons)PhD) – term ends 9 September 2015
- Kate Sutton (MA) - term ends 20 October 2013
