SDEA Annual General Meeting 2020

SDEA will be holding its annual general meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 13th October 2020, at 7.30pm on Zoom.* 

The meeting allows SDEA to better represent its members and work together to advocate for the value and practice of theatre/drama, especially in these times. See how we have progressed in the past year since the election of the current committee, and make yourself heard and involved in how we progress into 2021.

The full agenda for the Annual General Meeting will be made available soon to SDEA members. if you would like to submit an item for the agenda, you may do so by dropping an email here.

The AGM will commence promptly at 7.30pm or until the quorum of 30 voting members is met.

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The AGM Report for 2020 will be made available shortly.

Access The AGM Report Here


You may find the full agenda of what we will be addressing at this meeting by clicking the button below.

Access The Agenda Here


In this Annual General Meeting we will be holding elections for a new treasurer for the SDEA Committee 2019-2021, following the stepping down of  the previous elected treasurer.

Committee member Fazli Ahmad has been holding the role of interim treasurer until himself or a new official treasurer is elected at this AGM. The official treasurer for the period of 2020-2021 has to be elected by the membership, and will hold the role until the term of the current committee ends at AGM 2021.

If you would like to join the committee as our elected treasurer, or would like to nominate someone who is suitable, read more below.

The Nomination Process

Download and fill in the form here.
You can either:

  • Nominate a member whom you think should be the treasurer for the period of 2020 – 2021, for SDEA Committee 2019 – 2021.
  • Nominate yourself and stand for election.

The nominee will need to get the support of 2 backing SDEA members, as stated on the form.
Return the completed form via email to office@sdea.org.sg by Tuesday, 13th October, 7pm.

Nominees will be required to give a short speech at the AGM prior to voting.


FAQs

Eligibility

Can I nominate myself for the election?
You may nominate yourself, although you will still need to find 2 existing SDEA members to back you as reflected in the form.

Can I nominate someone or myself if I already hold a position in SDEA?
Yes you may. If your nominee is already an SDEA Committee Member, they are still eligible to hold the office of treasurer. Expressed consent must be obtained from the nominee in all cases.

I just recently joined SDEA. Am I eligible for nomination?
You qualify to stand for election to the Committee if you are an active, fully paid up ordinary member (and not an associate member) of good standing with SDEA. To clarify your membership status, you may drop us an email at office@sdea.org.sg.

 

For Nominees

Am I allowed to post about my nomination on social media leading up to the AGM?Yes. You are more than welcome to post about your nomination online. Remember to tag SDEA on social media where applicable. (@sdeaofficial for most channels)

I will be running in the election. Am I required to prepare anything leading up to the election?Yes. Nominees will be required to address the meeting in short speech, justifying why they are the best person for the role. You will not be required to prepare slides.

Backing Members

Can I be a backing member for more than one person for each committee position?Yes, you can back multiple candidates for the same committee position. Your backing is not mutually exclusive.

I am a backing member of a nominee. Will I be required to prepare anything for the AGM?No. You (or the second backer) will however, need to fill up the 80-100 word justification on the form on why you believe in the nomination.

Voting

I don’t know anyone at SDEA and don’t know if I should be voting these elections. Should I come for AGM?
Yes. As a member, you should be present for voting in the AGM, your voice counts. You can use this chance to get to know the nominees and other SDEA members, and learn how you can get more involved in the community.

I will not be in town for the AGM. Can I still vote?Yes. Due to the AGM being held online, the AGM will be accessible to you even if you are not in Singapore and thus will be able to vote.

Will my vote be anonymous?Yes. Your vote is anonymous, and will not be revealed to other members.