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Constitution

The constitution of UWS Students' Union.

Our Constitution sets out the legal 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

Our Memorandum and Articles of Association is the Union’s main governing document. It sets out our charitable purpose, membership, governance arrangements and the democratic rights of students.

Bye-Law

Board of Trustees

Explains the membership, responsibilities and procedures of the Board of Trustees and its committees.

Bye-Law

Student Voice

Explains how students can have their voices heard, influence decisions and hold their elected representatives to account through the Union’s student voice structures.

Bye-Law

Elections

Sets out the rules for electing the President, Vice President for Education, Faculty Vice-Presidents and other elected student representatives.

Bye-Law

Referenda

Explains how students can call and vote in a referendum on an important issue affecting the Union or its members.

 

Bye-Law

Complaints

Explains how students and others can raise a complaint about the Union and how complaints will be considered.

Bye-Law

Code of Discipline

Sets out the standards of behaviour expected from members and explains how alleged breaches will be considered.

 

UWS and the Students' Union

Code of Practice

Explains the responsibilities of the University and the Students’ Union, and how they work together to make sure the Union is democratic, accountable and run in students’ interests.

Standing Orders

Student Members' Meetings

Explains how Student Members’ Meetings are run, including how students can submit ideas, take part in discussions and vote on decisions.

 

 

Bye-Law

Alcohol Licensing 

Explains the rules the Union must follow when alcohol is sold on its premises.