Democratic Procedures

Democratic procedures have anything to do with ensuring that your student group is run in a way that allows all your members to have their say. They also outline the rules that ensure that your group and your members run in a way in line with the SU's guidelines.

FAQ's

*Q What is an AGM

*A An Annual General Meeting is a chance for all members of your Society to get together review the year, discuss any issues and elect a new committee for the following academic year. The AGM is a meeting that all members of a society are invited to and is held by the end of the academic year.

*Q What are the key things I need to remember?

*L Annual General Meetings (AGM) are compulsory for every society.

*L AGMs must be advertised at least 14 days in advance to all members.

*L There must be a quorate of 10% of the society membership in order for the AGM to be valid and take place.

*L The AGM must include a brief financial update for the society members & the future committee.

*L Minutes must be taken and made available to all your members. A copy must also be sent to Societies Team.

*L Check with the department for AGM deadline.

*L The online committee form must be submitted by the deadline date. Only the current Chair can submit and amend this document, please note there will be no amendments after the deadline.

*L All other relevant forms (see compulsory list) must be submitted by the deadline to the Societies Team.

*Q Where can I find more information about running an AGM?

*A Running an AGM

*Q Where can I find more information about running an EGM?

*A Running an EGM

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