HY Y’S REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL
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WHAT EVEN IS THE REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL? THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDENT UNION IS TO ACT AS A LINK BETWEEN ITS MEMBERS AND TO PROMOTE THEIR SOCIETAL, SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL ASPIRATIONS AS WELL AS THEIR ASPIRATIONS REGARDING STUDIES AND STUDENTS’ STATUS IN SOCIETY.
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THE REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL IS IN CHARGE OF DECISION-MAKING IN OUR STUDENT UNION The council consists of 60 students elected every other year. All our members have the right to vote in the elections as well as to run as a candidate in them. The Representative Council decides on issues such as HYY’s Constitution and budget as well as appoints the Board. The council meets around once a month during academic terms. The meetings are streamed live – you can follow them from the comfort of your home!
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THE REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL IS THE HIGHEST DECISION-MAKER IN THE STUDENT UNION The duties of the Representative Council include several election tasks. The council elects the Student Union’s chair, secretary general and Board, for instance. Its duties also include monitoring and managing the Student Union’s finances and operations. The council also decides on the regulations needed to support the Student Union’s operation. All the duties of the Representative Council are listed in HYY’s Constitution.
