Student Assembly is the Union's main decision-making body. In this accountability Assembly meeting the Student Officers are held to account for the work they have been doing.
That the role of Student Assembly is to generate debate and create policy that is reflect of the entire student body. What is discussed and agreed in this meeting becomes policy of the Union, and as such the Union will then go on to abide by and campaign on what has been agreed.
Student Assembly also has a role to play in holding the elected Officers accountable. During the year we hold 3 Student Assembly meetings which are designed exclusively to do this. Officers are required to provide reports, and those in attendance are able to question them on their reports and how they are delivering their election promises.
Any student can attend Student Assembly, speak, and submit policy to be discussed. However; only the elected members and the Jury members are able to vote, and therefor make decisions.
Student Assembly is the Union's main decision-making body. It creates and oversees our guiding policies, holds the Student Officers to account, and is involved in Union campaigns and development.
Meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month during term time. All students can attend, but only Members can vote on decisions at them.
Who are the Student Assembly Members?
- The four Officers and ten Student Chairs - all elected every Spring.
- One School Member per academic school, elected every autumn.
- 20 Community Members from the student body at large, elected every autumn.
Where can I find details of past and upcoming meetings?
Minutes for all Student Assembly sessions and Union Meetings, and any confirmed dates for upcoming ones, are here. We've also got a handy list of policies and motions.