The Union is democratically controlled by its members through the annual election of a team of student representatives who form the Union’s Trustee Board. The membership of the Trustee Board is as follows:

• Five Sabbatical Trustees ( President, Vice President Activities, Vice President Representation, Vice President Communication and Vice President Support & Diversity)

• Four Student Trustees
  

• Four Non Student Trustees (appointed by the sabbatical and student trustees)

The Trustees determine policy for all areas of Union activity. The Sabbatical Trustees are full time officers of the organisation and work for the Union for a year either during or at the end of their degree course in order to represent students on a full time basis. The Trustee Board’s remit can be summarised as

• Formulating, implementing and monitoring strategic plans.

• Providing effective financial management and oversight, including the formation of budgets.

•  Monitoring and evaluating the performance of staff, services and activities.

• Supporting the General Manager and reviewing his performance.

• Providing effective Risk Management Systems.

• Ensuring comprehensive ongoing member consultation.

• Promoting the active involvement of members

• Ensuring effective election/selection, induction and appraisal of Trustee Board members.

The Trustee Board will meet around eight times a year to execute this remit. The Sabbatical Trustees work full time for the organisation alongside the permanent Union staff to implement and carry out the strategy and policies set by the Trustee Board. The remainder of the Trustees will attend eight meetings a year.

For further details, please follow the following links:

Constitution

Trustee Board 2007/8

Role of Trustees

Trustee Code of Conduct

Agendas and Minutes