AGMs

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is where decisions are made about the Students’ Union and the work we do. It is the most important meeting for the Students’ Union.

We also hold General Meetings throughout the year

Full details about the AGM and GM can be found in Standing order B of the Constitution (page 5). Download the Constitution here.

Why hold an AGM?
Each year the Students’ Union receives approximately £700.000 of funding each year. We are accountable to our members (students at the University of Westminster) and meetings like the AGM offer students the chance have a say in the work we do.

Who attends?
All University of Westminster students can attend the meeting The Sabbatical Officers (students elected to positions in the Students’ Union), permanent members of Students’ Union staff, Students’ Union trustees, representatives from the National Union of Students (NUS) and representatives from the University also attend.

How do I raise an issue at an AGM/GM?
Students can raise issues that concern them by proposing a motion or asking a question on the day. A motion is raised by a student and voted upon by those attending the Annual General Meeting. Examples of motions include a proposal for something to change in the Students’ Union or a suggestion for a campaign or a policy position.

How to write a motion
All motions must:
 state the facts of the issue starting with ‘This Union notes …’
 describe the beliefs around the issue starting with ‘This Union believes …’
 outline the actions to be taken starting with ‘This Union resolves...'

Summary of AGM 2011

Summary of AGM 2010