Our constitution is the most important governing document that sets out how the Students' Union operates. It is split into two key sections: The Articles and Byelaws.
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The Articles
The Articles are 39 pages long and deal with the key principles behind how the Students' Union operates. To change them, students, the Students’ Union trustees, the University (via its Council), and finally the Charity Commission must approve the changes.
The Byelaws
The byelaws provide more detail on specific areas of the Students’ Union and deal with some operational issues. To change them, an amendment must be passed by an all-student vote and then confirmed via a simple majority of the trustees. The trustees may also, exceptionally, amend them on their own authority.
Other Documents
In addition to the above, several other documents govern how the Students' Union operates. They do not form part of the above but are provided here for ease of reference. Please note that the Memorandum of Cooperation is a management document and does not form part of the governance structure.