The President
Who shall be a member of the Executive Committee and shall be responsible for the co-ordination of the activities of the union’s officers, delegating duties when appropriate, shall:
- Be the chief accounting officer for theUnionand will ensure that the annual accounts are prepared and will be responsible for their presentation at the appropriate committees.
- Be the Chief Learner Advocate.
- Be the prime representative of the Union and seek to involve as many students in theUnionas possible and shall take a leadership role in the promotion of the interests of Union Members.
- Attend the Colleges’ Corporation Board meetings and other relevant College committees and upon approval of the Board shall be a Student Governor.
- Lead the Unions delegations to NUS annual conference, regional conferences and any area conference and report back to Student Parliament on these events.
- Be the chief signatory to Union accounts if over the age of 18.
- Be responsible in maintaining communication between theUnionand the College and will act as the Unions prime representative when liaising with the College regarding matters affecting students.
- Meet with the Returning Officer and ensure that elections happen in accordance with the Union Constitution.
- Inform Student Parliament of any resignations made by Officers of the Union.
- Be the Chairperson of the Unions Executive Committee meetings.
- Ensure that training takes place for the Unions Executive Officers following their election.
- Maintain all legal documentation relating to theUnion, including the Constitution, instrument and articles of government, the Union Code of Practice and all Legal Advice.
- Ensure that all officers of theUnioncompile a written or give an oral report to the Student Parliament.
- Co-ordinate the production of the Union Annual Report which is presented to Student Parliament for approval. Upon approval this should be submitted to the College Corporation Board by the outgoing President.
- Be a member of the Student Parliament and ensure that all decisions made are acted upon.
- Be responsible for the Staffing of theUnionand any discipline issues.
- Be the public spokesperson of the Students’ Union.
- Ensure student representation in student disciplinary and academic appeals and will be responsible for their appointment.
- Act reasonably and prudently, in accordance with the Constitution in all matter in the best interests of the Union.
- Be responsible for paying Union bills promptly and for sending out relevant invoices for money owed to the Union.
- Assist in the elections of Student Parliament, and attend and facilitate Student Involvement Groups.