Student Council Tuesday 28 February 2012 at 6.30pm in the Milton Lecture Theatre, Garrod Building. Amendments and Supplementary Agenda
6.1
Amendment to Amendment to the Articles of Association* Proposed and accepted by the proposer of the motion Sophie Richardson (President).
6.2
Amendment to Amendment to the Articles of Association* Proposed and accepted by the proposer of the motion Sophie Richardson (President).
7.3
Amendment to Club Sport Bye-Law and Societies Bye-Law (page 16) Proposed and accepted by the proposer of the motion Dominic Bell (Vice President Student Activities).
7.4
Amendment to Societies Bye-Law (page 17) Proposed by George Ryan (Vice President Association/BLSA President).
7.5
Amendment to Societies Bye-Law (page 17) Proposed by George Ryan (Vice President association/BLSA President).
7.6
Amendment to Club Sport Bye-Law and Societies Bye-Law (page 17) Proposed by Jeeves Wijesuriya (Vice President London).
*Either 6.1 or 6.2 will be withdrawn
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6.1
Amendment to Amendment to the Articles of Association
Proposer:
Sophie Richardson (President)
Delete from QMSU Resolves: ‘1.
To adopt the following into the Articles of Association and renumber as appropriate: 60.2
The following requirements, which are statutory responsibilities of Queen Mary, University of London under the Education Act shall be included in the Bye-Laws, regulations or other applicable internal guidance documents of the Union and may not be removed from such documents or amended without the consent of Queen Mary, University of London: 60.2.1 The Appointments Committee of the Union (if any) shall comprise at least one representative of Queen Mary, University of London; 60.2.2 An independent person appointed by Queen Mary, University of London shall investigate and report on complaints by Students who, in accordance with the Education Act: (i)
are dissatisfied with their dealings with the Union; or
(ii) claim to be unfairly disadvantaged by reason of their having exercised their rights not to be a Member. 60.2.3 The procedure for allocating resources to groups or clubs shall be fair, set down in writing and freely accessible to all Students. 60.2.4 If the Union decides to affiliate to any external organisation, it shall publish notice of the decision which shall include the information required under the Education Act and such notice shall be made available to the University and to Students. 60.2.5 Where the Union is affiliated to any external organisations, it shall review and publish in its annual report a list of external organisations to which an affiliation fee has been paid, or donation given, and these shall be made available to the University and to Students. 60.2.6 Members shall be given an opportunity to review affiliations to external organisations in accordance with the requirements of the Education Act. 60.2.7 Elections shall be conducted fairly and properly no amendments shall be made to the Bye-Laws which would contravene the Education Act.’
Insert into QMSU Resolves: 1. Delete from the Articles of Association 9.1
At intervals of not more than five years, the Board of Trustees shall be required to initiate a review of the Articles of Association.
9.3
The approval of Queen Mary, University of London shall be required for any amendments to the Articles of Association.
2. To adopt the following into the Articles of Association and renumber as appropriate:
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9.1
At intervals of not more than five years, the Board of Trustees and Queen Mary, University of London shall be required to initiate a review of the Articles of Association.
9.3
No amendment to the Articles of Association will be effective unless approval has been received from Queen Mary, University of London.
60.2
The following requirements, which are statutory responsibilities of Queen Mary, University of London under the Education Act shall be included in the Bye-Laws, regulations or other applicable internal guidance documents of the Union and may not be removed from such documents or amended without the consent of Queen Mary, University of London: 60.2.1 The Appointments Committee of the Union (if any) shall comprise at least one representative of Queen Mary, University of London; 60.2.2 An independent person appointed by Queen Mary, University of London shall investigate and report on complaints by Students who, in accordance with the Education Act: (i)
are dissatisfied with their dealings with the Union; or
(ii) claim to be unfairly disadvantaged by reason of their having exercised their rights not to be a Member. 60.2.3 The procedure for allocating resources to groups or clubs shall be fair, set down in writing and freely accessible to all Students. 60.2.4 If the Union decides to affiliate to any external organisation, it shall publish notice of the decision which shall include the information required under the Education Act and such notice shall be made available to the University and to Students. 60.2.5 Where the Union is affiliated to any external organisations, it shall review and publish in its annual report a list of external organisations to which an affiliation fee has been paid, or donation given, and these shall be made available to the University and to Students. 60.2.6 Members shall be given an opportunity to review affiliations to external organisations in accordance with the requirements of the Education Act. The Returning Officer shall report annually to Queen Mary, University of London on the conduct of elections 60.2.7 Elections shall be conducted fairly and properly no amendments shall be made to the Bye-Laws which would contravene the Education Act. 60.2.8 Financial reports of the Union shall be published annually or more frequently, and shall be made available to Queen Mary, University of London and to all students, and each such report should contain in particular: (i)
a list of external organisations to which the Union has made donations in the period to which the report relates; and
(ii)
details of those donations.’
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6.2
Amendment to Amendment to the Articles of Association
Proposer:
Sophie Richardson (President)
Delete from QMSU Resolves: 1. To adopt the following into the Articles of Association and renumber as appropriate: 60.2
The following requirements, which are statutory responsibilities of Queen Mary, University of London under the Education Act shall be included in the Bye-Laws, regulations or other applicable internal guidance documents of the Union and may not be removed from such documents or amended without the consent of Queen Mary, University of London: 60.2.1 The Appointments Committee of the Union (if any) shall comprise at least one representative of Queen Mary, University of London; 60.2.2 An independent person appointed by Queen Mary, University of London shall investigate and report on complaints by Students who, in accordance with the Education Act: (i)
are dissatisfied with their dealings with the Union; or
(ii) claim to be unfairly disadvantaged by reason of their having exercised their rights not to be a Member. 60.2.3 The procedure for allocating resources to groups or clubs shall be fair, set down in writing and freely accessible to all Students. 60.2.4 If the Union decides to affiliate to any external organisation, it shall publish notice of the decision which shall include the information required under the Education Act and such notice shall be made available to the University and to Students. 60.2.5 Where the Union is affiliated to any external organisations, it shall review and publish in its annual report a list of external organisations to which an affiliation fee has been paid, or donation given, and these shall be made available to the University and to Students. 60.2.6 Members shall be given an opportunity to review affiliations to external organisations in accordance with the requirements of the Education Act. 60.2.7 Elections shall be conducted fairly and properly no amendments shall be made to the Bye-Laws which would contravene the Education Act.’
Insert into QMSU Resolves: 1. Delete from the Articles of Association 9.1
At intervals of not more than five years, the Board of Trustees shall be required to initiate a review of the Articles of Association.’
9.3
The approval of Queen Mary, University of London shall be required for any amendments to the Articles of Association.’
33.1
Up to five External Trustees shall be appointed by a simple majority vote of the Appointments Committee provided that the appointment of each External Trustee is ratified by a simple majority vote of the Student Council. For the avoidance of doubt, such appointment shall not take effect until it has been ratified by the Student Council. 4
2. To adopt the following into the Articles of Association and renumber as appropriate: 9.1
At intervals of not more than five years, the Board of Trustees and Queen Mary, University of London shall be required to initiate a review of the Articles of Association.
9.3
No amendment to the Articles of Association will be effective unless approval has been received from Queen Mary, University of London.
33.1
Up to five External Trustees shall be appointed by a simple majority vote of the Appointments Committee provided that the appointment of each External Trustee is ratified by a simple majority vote of the Student Council. For the avoidance of doubt, such appointment shall not take effect until it has been ratified by the Student Council. Queen Mary, University of London will nominate one member of the Appointments Committee. In accordance with the statutory responsibilities of Queen Mary, University of London under the Education Act the following bye-laws or parts of the bye-laws may not be removed or amended without the consent of Queen Mary, University of London:
60.2
60.3
60.2.1 Bye-Law 10:
Elections;
60.2.2 Bye-Law 11:
Affiliations;
60.2.3 Bye-Law 14:
Club Sport 7.0 only;
60.2.4 Bye-Law 15:
Societies, 7.0 only;
60.2.5 Bye-Law 19:
Complaints Procedure; and
60.2.6 Bye-Law 20:
Disciplinary Procedure.
Financial reports of the Union shall be published annually or more frequently, and shall be made available to Queen Mary, University of London and to all students, and each such report should contain in particular: (i)
a list of external organisations to which the Union has made donations in the period to which the report relates; and
(ii)
details of those donations.’
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7.3
Amendment to Club Sport Bye-Law and Societies Bye-Law
Proposer:
Dominic Bell (Vice President Student Activities)
Delete (in Societies Bye-Law): 13.2
(viii)
Support Societies
Delete (in Societies Bye-Law Appendix II): 2.
(x)
Support Societies
Because this item is proposed by the proposer of the motion, this amendment has been accepted and adopted into the motion.
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7.4
Amendment to Societies Bye-Law
Proposer:
George Ryan (Vice President Association/BLSA President)
Delete (in Societies Bye-Law): 1.3
Barts and The London Societies shall be apolitical and non-religious.
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7.5
Amendment to Societies Bye-Law
Proposer:
George Ryan (Vice President Association/BLSA President)
Amend (Societies Bye-Law) to read: 1.3
Barts and The London Societies shall be apolitical.
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7.6
Amendment to Club Sport Bye-Law and Societies Bye-Law
Proposer:
Jeeves Wijesuriya (Vice President Londonn/BLSA President)
Delete (in Club Sport Bye-Law): 13.2
The Club Sport Committee will have both Sports Officers and one position for each of the following: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii)
Women’s Sport Men’s Sport Indoor Sport Outdoor Sport Dance Martial Arts Aquatic Sports Racket Sports’
Delete (in Club Sport Bye-Law Appendix II): 2.
Membership The Chair of Committee shall be a Sports Officer, alternating between the Sports Officer (Mile End) and the Sports Officer (BL). The members of the committee shall include the: (i)
Sports Officer (Mile End)
(ii)
Sports Officer (BL)
And an elected representative from: (iii)
Women’s Sport;
(iv)
Men’s Sport;
(v)
Indoor Sport;
(vi)
Outdoor Sport;
(vii)
Dance;
(viii)
Martial Art;
(ix)
Aquatic Sport; and
(x)
Racket Sport.
A quorum shall be 50% of all members. 4.
Frequency of Meetings Meetings will normally be held a minimum of five times throughout the academic year, with at least two meetings in semester A and two meetings in semester B.
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Insert (in club Sport Bye-Law): 13.2
The Club Sport Committee will have both Sports Officers and eight elected representatives from the members of Club Sport, including four from Queen Mary Clubs and four from Barts and The London Clubs.
13.4
Representatives from Queen Mary Clubs will be elected at a General Clubs Meeting by Queen Mary Clubs only. The Barts and the London representatives will be elected in a similar manner by Barts and The London Clubs.
Insert (in Club Sport Bye-Law APPENDIX II): 2.
Membership The Chair of Committee shall be a Sports Officer, alternating between the Sports Officer (Mile End) and the Sports Officer (BL). The members of the committee shall include the: (i)
Sports Officer (Mile End)
(ii)
Sports Officer (BL)
(iii)
Four elected representative from Queen Mary Clubs;
(iv)
Four elected representative from Barts and The London Clubs;
A quorum shall be at least two of the elected members from Queen Mary Clubs and two of the elected members from Barts and The London Clubs. 4.
Frequency of Meetings Meetings will normally be held a minimum of three times throughout the financial year, with at least one meeting each semester.
Delete (in Societies Bye-Law): 13.2
The Societies Committee will have one position for each of the following: (i)
Cultural Societies
(ii)
Political Societies
(iv)
Faith Societies
(v)
Academic Societies
(v)
Performing Societies
(vi)
Special Interest Societies
(vii)
Campaigning Societies
(viii)
Support Societies’
Delete (in Societies Bye-Law Appendix II): 10
2.
Membership The Chair of Committee shall be a Societies Officer, alternating between the Societies Officer (Mile End) and the Societies Officer (BL). The members of the committee shall include the: (i)
Societies Officer (Mile End)
(ii)
Societies Officer (BL)
And an elected representative from: (iii)
Cultural Societies;
(iv)
Political Societies;
(v)
Faith Societies;
(vi)
Academic Societies;
(vii)
Performing Societies;
(viii)
Special Interest Societies;
(ix)
Campaigning Societies; and
(x)
Support Societies.
A quorum shall be 50% of all members.’
Insert (in Societies Bye-Law): 13.2
The Societies Committee will have Societies Officer and an elected representative from Societies for the following: (i)
Political Societies
(ii)
Faith Societies
(iii)
Cultural Societies (Queen Mary Societies)
(iv)
Cultural Societies (Barts and The London Societies)
(v)
Academic Societies (Queen Mary Societies)
(vi)
Academic Societies (Barts and The London Societies)
(vii)
Performing Societies (Queen Mary Societies)
(viii)
Performing Societies
(ix)
Special Interest Societies (Queen Mary Societies)
(x)
Special Interest Societies (Barts and The London Societies)
(xi)
Campaigning Societies (Queen Mary Societies)
(xii)
Campaigning Societies (Barts and The London Societies)’
(Barts and The London Societies)
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13.4
Representatives from Queen Mary Societies will be elected at a General Societies Meeting by Queen Mary Societies only. The Barts and the London representatives will be elected in a similar manner by Barts and The London Societies.
13.5
Political and Faith Societies’ representatives will be elected by both Queen Mary and Barts and The London Societies at a General Societies Meeting.
Insert (in Societies Bye-Law Appendix II): 2.
Membership The Chair of Committee shall be a Societies Officer, alternating between the Societies Officer (Mile End) and the Societies Officer (BL). The members of the committee shall include the: (i)
Societies Officer (Mile End)
(ii)
Societies Officer (BL)
And an elected representative from: (iii)
Political Societies
(iv)
Faith Societies
(v)
Cultural Societies (Queen Mary Societies)
(vi)
Cultural Societies (Barts and The London Societies)
(vii)
Academic Societies (Queen Mary Societies)
(viii)
Academic Societies (Barts and The London Societies)
(ix)
Performing Societies (Queen Mary Societies)
(x)
Performing Societies (Barts and The London Societies)
(xi)
Special Interest Societies (Queen Mary Societies)
(xii)
Special Interest Societies (Barts and The London Societies)
(xiii)
Campaigning Societies (Queen Mary Societies)
(xiv)
Campaigning Societies (Barts and The London Societies)’
A quorum shall be at least two of the elected members from Queen Mary Societies and two of the elected members from Barts and The London Societies.
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