Democracy

So what is Student Assembly?

Student Assembly is an open meeting that all SHU students can attend, this gives students the chance to draw attention to certain issues. There is no need to do this formally, students can just turn up and raise their point.

At the Assembly there will be an Assembly Chair who is responsible for ensuring everyone has equal say in the meeting. There will also be two Assembly Reps who are responsible for taking the points raised at the Assembly to Union Council which will make any appropriate decisions in relation to the points raised.

What does Assembly actually do?

It gives any SHU student the opportunity to have their say on any issue that they may feel strongly about.  Any issues raised will be taken to  Union Council for appropriate actions/decisions to be made.

When is the Student Assembly?

Student Assembly is held at points throughout the year at both campuses. As soon as we have the dates set we shall update them here and on the what’s on guide on the home page.

Want to be more involved in Student Assembly?

Well why not put yourself forward to become an Assemby Rep or Assembly Chair!?

These roles represent a brilliant opportunity to learn new skills such as meetinf management, communication, diplomacy, advocacy, organisation and impartiality. 

Assembly Chair:

General Purpose of the Role:

The purpose of this role is to preside over and chair Assembly meetings. In this role you will be responsible for chairing the meetings of Assembly and ensuring everyone has the chance to have their say in a relaxed non-confrontational space.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Promote the assembly to members of the Union and encourage engagement.
• Give notice of Assembly meetings to the Assembly reps, the Officers and the members of the Union.
• Be responsible for putting together an agenda in liaison with the secretary or their nominated delegate.
• Chair the meetings and facilitate discussions around issues affecting students as students.
• Aid the assembly reps in preparation of items for Union Council.

2x Assembly Reps:

General Purpose of the Role:

The purpose of this role is to act as the main link the between Assembly and Union Council. In this role your job would be to ensure that matters which the Assembly have agreed on are taken to Union Council for either discussion or voting on and then feeding back to the Assembly.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Aid the Chair in promoting the assembly to members of the Union.
• Be responsible for putting together an agenda in liaison with the secretary or their nominated delegate.
• Participate in discussions and help the Chair in encouraging others to do so.
• Prepare and present the agreed views of the assembly to Union Council.
• Communicate and feedback from Union Council to the Assembly.

We hold elections for these positions once a year around April so if you want to hold either of the above positions you will need to put yourself forward during the nominations period. You will be given full support with your nominations form and throughout the election period.

For information and exact dates for nominations email hallamelections@shu.ac.uk