The new constitution being passed at yesterday's EGM
The new constitution of the University of Huddersfield Students’ Union (UHSU) was unanimously passed at yesterday’s Extra-ordinary General Meeting (EGM).
The constitution, the rule book by which the Union must abide, has been streamlined and written to comply with the UK Charities Act.
Among the changes, the five sabbatical officer titles and remits have been changed to further develop student interaction.
As of next academic year, the VP Education and Welfare role will be split into two – creating a VP Education and a VP Welfare and Equalities.
The role of VP Communications will now be VP Communications and Democracy and will have a larger role in co-ordinating Union Council sessions, elections and other democratic processes of the Union.
The VP Internal Affairs role has been dropped and the role of President will remain much the same.
The VP Sports and Societies will be replaced by the VP Student Activities whose remit will increase to cover charities and other extra-curricular student activities.
The new constitution will also increase the number of current Union councillors, electing two first-year representatives and expanding to include one representative from each of the University’s academic schools.
Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) officer and Woman’s officer roles will also be created alongside a Radio Station Co-ordinator position.
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