secret ballot will be conducted using technology approved by the Committee which allow anonymity of the voters. 23.7
Voting by proxy is not permitted at any meeting.
24.
Discipline and expulsion of Members
24.1
Where a person (whether or not a Member) is found by the Committee to have: a) breached this Constitution; or b) breached any agreement between that person and the Committee; or c) neglected or knowingly jeopardised the interests of the Committee or acted in a way which is unworthy of the Committee or the College; the Committee may in its absolute discretion determine that the person is ineligible for membership of the ESU or to hold any position on the Committee for such period as the Committee in its absolute discretion determines.
24.2
If the Committee expels or suspends a Member, the Secretary must provide written notice within seven (7) days of the action being taken and the reason given by the Committee for having taken such action. The Register of Members must be updated to reflect the decision.
25.
Grievance Procedure
25.1
Any Member may give written notice to the President of a dispute under this Constitution between: a) a Member and another Member; or b) a Member and the Committee.
25.2
The President will within seven (7) days, forward written details of the dispute to all relevant parties, requiring them to attempt to resolve the dispute in good faith within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the notice or such other time as the parties agree.
25.3
The dispute shall be referred to mediation if the parties are unable to resolve the dispute at the meeting referred to in clause 25.2, or if any party fails to attend that meeting, or the meeting does not occur. Unless all parties agree to continue attempts to resolve the dispute in good faith, the parties shall proceed to mediate the dispute and shall be
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