Democratic Procedures Officers

Ubaid ullah (he/him)

 

Ubaid's Manifesto

1.Make Democracy More Accessible & Engaging:​

• Enhance student engagement in UWE’s Student Union by running inclusive workshops, simplifying communication around elections and Student Ideas, and ensuring all students feel represented and empowered.

2.Ensure Fairness & Transparency in Elections & Student Ideas:

• Uphold fairness and transparency in democratic processes, encourage diverse student leadership, and collaborate with Student Union staff to ensure integrity in all votes and initiatives.

3.Strengthen & Modernize Democratic Procedures

• Gather student feedback to improve Bye-Laws, ensure fair and efficient Student Council meetings, and advocate for digital tools that make student participation more accessible and inclusive.

Democratic Procedures Officer Purpose of Post:

1. To ensure The Students’ Union’s democratic systems are engaging and inclusive.
2. To ensure that democratic processes are conducted in accordance with the bye-laws.
3. To propose changes to democratic systems based on student feedback.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To be a member of and regularly engage with the Democratic Procedures Officers meeting.
• To regularly obtain feedback from students about how they engage and how they would like to engage with The Students’ Union’s democratic processes.
• To maintain your individual email account, replying to emails and queries as and when they come in within a reasonable time.
• To attend and actively encourage students to be involved with the democratic and election processes of The Students’ Union.
• To ensure Student Ideas are conducted fairly and monitor discussion on Ideas. 
• Up hold the core values of The Students’ Union and be an ambassador for The Students’ Union.
• To write proposals for improvements to Bye Law 6 (if you deem it appropriate) based on student feedback and take them to The Students’ Union Executive and Student Council Meeting for approval.

Benefits of the Role:

• Gain an in-depth knowledge of the workings of The Students’ Union and University.
• Training and personal development opportunities tailored to the individual role.
• Meetings and 1-2-1 support with The Students’ Union staff.
• Practical real-life experience.
• Documented on your HEAR.
• A reference for future employers.

If you are interested in running for this role, please contact surepresentation@uwe.ac.uk