DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF REGION 9 REPRESENTATIVES

The Assembly will be held on Tuesday 29th of September through Friday 2nd October 2026

The Convention will be held on Friday 2nd October through 4th October 2026

Names, acronyms, and short forms have been removed or edited for consistency with OA Policy

1. Service Bodies are encouraged to choose representatives for at least a two-year term.
2. Each representative will:
   1. Register for the Assembly and Convention.
   2. Request financial assistance (if required) at least 3 months prior to the Assembly.
   3. Book accommodation, preferably at the Assembly/Convention venue.
   4. Organise and book travel arrangements.
   5. Read and discuss materials with the represented service body, including motions.
   6. Consider participating in one of the Region 9 committees at the Assembly and ongoing committee work throughout the year.
   7. Attend all business sessions of the Assembly to vote and participate in debates.
   8. Consider standing for Officer Positions or Committee Chair roles.
   9. Report Assembly matters, workshops, ideas, and goals to their service body. The format of the report is at the discretion of their representative and their service body.
   10. Encourage their service body to choose the next representative a year before the term ends and encourage the successor to observe and assist during the transition year.