Democratic Procedures Officers

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Ahmar razzaq (he/him)

I will work hard to ensure that:

Every member has an equal chance to contribute.
Decision-making is transparent and accessible.
Meetings are both organised and welcoming.
The committee is supported in building a society that thrives on fairness, unity, and respect.

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

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.

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