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► Governance

There is a simple, yet effective, structure in place for the governance and representation of Societies at NTSU. By level of authority from top to bottom, here is how it works:

Societies Assembly

Societies Assembly is the highest governing body of societies. It consists of a representative from every society, the VP Societies, and the Societies Management Committee. Any student may attend and vote at the meetings of the Assembly.

During meetings, motions for the Code of Practice (the governing document of all societies) are discussed. The Assembly also acts as a forum for sharing of support and best practice between societies. The Assembly regularly hears applications of new societies, and votes on whether they should be affiliated.

The Assembly convenes five times per year. Upcoming meeting dates for the 2011/12 academic year will be posted here soon.

Minutes from previous Assemblies can be downloaded below:

Code of Practice

The Code of Practice is our democratically agreed governing document; it contains rules, regulations and policies relevant to societies that are agreed upon by all societies. Click here for more info and to download the Code of Practice.

Societies Management Committee (SMC)

Accountable to the Societies Assembly, the SMC meets regularly to discuss the day-to-day support of all societies, and presides over grant allocations, matters of fairness, and key events. The committee pre-approves affiliations.

The Societies Management Committee are:

(Chair) VP Societies - Lekan Adebanjo
Secretary
Events Officer
Finance Officer
Clifton Liaison Officer
Events Officer
(Non-voting) NTSU Societies Coordinator - James Lindsay

Minutes from previous SMC meetings can be downloaded below:

Multi-Faith Forum

Consisting of members of the University Chaplaincy and representatives from all faith societies, this committee meets to discuss and promote cohesion and the advancement of these societies. For more information about the Multi-Faith Forum, email VP Societies Lekan Adebanjo.

VP Societies

Accountable not just to SMC and Societies Assembly, but also to all students, the Vice President Societies is the chief representative of societies. As an elected director of the Students' Union, the VP is able to effect change for the benefit of societies at the highest level. Your VP Societies for the 2011-12 academic year is Lekan Adebanjo.