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The President is a full time Officer Trustee position for one year. They are responsible for Co-Chairing the Trustee Board and Chairing the Voice & Support Sub-Committee of the Union, along with being a member of the University Council. 

Alongside this, the President leads the Academic Rep system in the Union and plays a leading role of the Voice department of the Union. They play a crucial role in representing students within the Students’ Union, the University and the wider community.

The President works closely with the Union’s full-time Director to oversee the day-to-day running of the Union services and facilities. They will also work with the Director in determining and delivering the Strategy for the organisation.

Some of the President's duties include:

  • To attend all relevant University and Students’ Union Committees.
  • Be the lead voting member of the Students’ Union for NUS National Conference.
  • Be the main contact for bodies to which the Union may be affiliated to.
  • To lead the Voice & Support Sub-Committee.
  • Oversee and maintain the Students’ Union’s Policies.
  • To work with the permanent staff team of the Union to deliver relevant and value for money services to students.
  • To ensure all policies of the Union are up to date and adhered to. 
  • To ensure compliance with the Union Consitution.

To find out more about the role of the President and the Trustee Board, take a look at the reources below:

Union Constitution - Click Here.

Union Bye Law B (Elected Officers & The Trustee Board) - Click Here.

 

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