What is a Student Trustee?
Student Trustees sit on the Board of Directors for the Union. Trustees are not be involved in day to day affairs, but take an overview of how the Union is performing, both financially and in delivering services to students. Trustees are responsible for:
The overall role of the Board is to ensure that the Union is well run, meeting its aims and working within the legal and constitutional framework laid down.
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making sure the decisions that the Union makes are in the best interest of the Union and its members
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Setting the long term plans and direction of the Union
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Ensuring the Union works within the law and constitution
Over the academic year, you will be asked to:
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Attend about 4 Board meetings a year
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Prepare for Board meetings by reading through materials and Board papers beforehand
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Attend the annual Members’ meeting of the Union, where the trustees’ report will be presented to students
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Keep in regular contact by email and phone with the other Trustees and provide feedback and input on issues when they arise
Sound good? Nominate yourself using the link below...
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