Meeting Details

• Date: 21/9/22

• Opened: 5:05 PM

• Closed: [Time not specified]

• Attendance: Listed at the end of the document, no apologies noted

Acknowledgement of Country

The ANU BIPOC Department acknowledges the traditional owners of the land, the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, and pays respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. Emphasis on sovereignty never being ceded.

Motion 1: Acknowledgement of Country

• Added an Acknowledgement of Country to the Constitution.

  • Moved by: Paria Najafzadeh

  • Seconded by: Tisha Shah

  • Passed Unanimously

Motion 2: First Year Representative

• Added the role of First Year Representative with specified election and responsibilities.

  • Moved by: Chanel Nguyen

  • Seconded by: Shad

  • Passed Unanimously

Motion 3: Publicity Officer

• Created the role of Publicity Officer, removing relevant responsibilities from other portfolios.

  • Moved by: Paria Najafzadeh

  • Seconded by: Miriam

  • Passed Unanimously

Motion 4: Changes in Officer Election Mechanism

• Opted out of the ANUSA general election for Officer positions, to hold internal departmental elections.

  • Moved by: Dorcas

  • Seconded by: Tisha

  • Passed Unanimously

Motion 5: Minor Changes to Constitution

• Updated Constitution with new sections, changed 'Skype' to 'Zoom', and amended language regarding additional Deputy Officers.

  • Moved by: Maria

  • Seconded by: Angelina

  • Passed Unanimously

Officer Report

1. Safe Scenes Reflection

   • Positive feedback from opening night and collaborators, though quieter during the week.

2. Elections

   • Officer Elections: Week 10 (Wednesday)

   • Executive Elections: Week 11 (Wednesday)

   • Handover: Week 12

3. DSA x BIPOC Collaboration Week 8

   • Event details being finalized.

4. Racism Report Rally - Week 10

   • Motion to be presented at SRC tonight.

   • Encouragement to invite white allies to attend.

5. Mid Autumn Festival - Week 8

   • Collaboration with ISD for a scavenger hunt.

6. Friday Night Party

   • BIPOC merch will be sold.

7. Safe Space Update

   • Ongoing issues, currently sourcing a quote for bathroom repairs.

Secretary Report

• Working on the Safe Space Policy.

Treasurer Report

• Funds are available, including allocations for the Safe Space.

Social Officer Report

• Upcoming events including Chai ‘n’ Chats and Autonomous Alternatives resuming.

• Planning a chill end-of-year picnic.

• Fenner Racism and Bigotry Panel on October 11th.

Advocacy Officer Report

• Expressed concerns about low turnout for the rally but encouraged mobilization efforts.

Other Business

• Walkovers from Halls to improve rally turnout.

• Angelina organizing an allyship panel at Burgmann.

• Discussion on SALT appropriating Indigenous slang.

• General positive affirmation: "Tea and Slay!"