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Law
The 1994 Education Act is the main piece of legislation governing the conduct of students' unions. The Union is also affected by the law relating to exempt charities. The Union's Subsiduary Companies are regulated by Company Law and Licensing Laws. The Union is not normally regarded as a public authority and therefore the most provision of the Human Rights Act and the Freedom of Information Act do not apply to the Union.
University Calendar
Notes
Constitution
The Union Constition is the Union's Governing Document. The document outlines the aims of the Students' Union and its structure. The Constitution may only be change by University Council. Members may recommend a change to the Constitution by passing a referendum motion requiring a change.
Appendices

The Union is governed by the following appendices to its constitution.

  • Appendix I: Referenda
  • Appendix II: Union Meetings
  • Appendix III: Bodies Reporting to Council
  • Appendix IV: Elections
  • Appendix V: Societies and Sports Clubs
  • Appendix VI: Elected Representatives
  • Appendix VII: Equal Opportunities Appendix
Regulations
The Union is governed by the following regulations:
  • Referenda Regulations
  • Elections Regulations
  • Finance Regulations
  • General Disciplinary Regulations
  • Licensed Areas Disciplinary Regulations
Policy
Policy is set by the following bodies:
  • Referenda
  • General Meetings
  • Union Council
Other Documents

Societies and Sports Club Constitutions

Codes of Conduct for Student Media Societies

Protocols

Staff-Student Protocol (SSP)

Officers' Room Protocol


John Cross 2005

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