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Constitution

The constitution of UWS Students' Union.

Our Constitution is the framework for UWS Students' Union. It sets out what we stand for, how we're run, and how students have their say.

Together with our Bye-Laws, it keeps the Union fair, democratic and student-led.

Want to explore more? Just click on the boxes below or, if you have any questions or ideas on how we can improve, email us at unionadmin@uws.ac.uk - we'd love to hear from you!

Constitution

Articles of Association

The framework that sets out our purpose, structures, and how students shape the Union.

Bye Law 1

Board of Trustees

Explains how the Board of Trustees and its sub-committees oversee governance and strategy.

Bye Law 2

Student Council

Explains the operation of the Student Council

Bye Law 3

Executive Committee

Explains the operation of the Executive Committee

Bye Law 4

Elections

Details how the Presidents and Student Officers are elected.

Bye Law 5

Societies Council

This part of the framework sets out how to set up, run, and fund societies.

Bye Law 6

Referenda

Covers how students can call a campus-wide vote to make important decisions and shape the Union’s direction.

Bye Law 7

Complaints Procedure

Explains our complaints process

Bye Law 8

Code of Discipline

Outlines the Union's disciplinary procedures

Bye Law 9

Licensing Scotland Act 2007

Makes clear the requirements of the Licensing Scotland act

UWS/Union

Code of Practice

Outlines the responsibilities that both the University and the Union have towards each other