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Referenda

19. A Referendum may be called on any issue by: 19.1. a resolution of the Trustees 19.2. a majority vote of the Union Council 19.3. a Secure Petition signed by at least 200 Members.

20. Subject to Clauses 11.2 and 56.1, a resolution may only be passed by Referendum if at least 5% cast a vote in the Referendum and a majority of the votes cast are in favour of the resolution.

21. Referenda shall be conducted in accordance with this Constitution and the Bye-Laws.

22. Subject to Clause 66, the members may set policy by referenda. Policy set by referenda may overturn policy set either by the members in a general meeting or by the Union Council.

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