2.5 The University’s Board of Governors is due to consider the proposed amendments to the Code of Practice at their next meeting on 6th November 2013. 3.0 Proposed Amendments 3.1 To change the reporting of the Students’ Union’s budget from a standalone paper to being included in the University’s budget paper to Governors. 3.2 An annual report will be submitted to Governors to demonstrate conformity with the Code of Practice, appended to the Students’ Union Annual Report and Impact Report. 3.3 Revision to the section on the Students’ Union Complaints Procedure which is tabled alongside this report. The procedure has been updated in light of recent staffing changes and to improve conformity with the Code of Practice. 4.0 Recommendations 4.1 To approve the changes to the Code of Practice. Education Act 1994: Students’ Union Code of Practice Implementing Section 22 Introduction This code of practice is issued in accordance with the Education Act 1994: Section 22(3) and incorporating the requirements of Section 22(2) and sets out the taken to ensure compliance. the provisions of the Act, Bath Spa University (the University) and Bath Spa University Students’ Union (the Union) have a duty to comply with the requirements and take such steps as reasonably practicable to ensure that the Students’ Union operates in a fair and democratic manner and is accountable for its finances. This code of practice shall be jointly published annually by the University and the Union, and shall be brought to the attention of all students. In accordance with requirements, this code of practice shall be kept under review by Bath Spa University Board of Governors (the Board of Governors) and updated as required. Code of Practice Each section is referred to alphabetically in accordance with the appropriate paragraph in Section 22(2) of the Education Act. Constitution (a) The Union has a written constitution and by-laws which govern the way it operates. Copies are available from the Students’ Union Office or electronically via the website. (b) The constitution is subject to approval by General Meeting of the Union and the Board of Governors, and reviewed by the Union’s Board of Trustees and University’s Board of Governors at intervals of no more than five years. Membership
2.5 The University’s Board of Governors is due to consider the proposed amendments to the Code of Practice at their next meeting on 6th November 2013. 3.0 Proposed Amendments 3.1 To change the reporting of the Students’ Union’s budget from a standalone paper to being included in the University’s budget paper to Governors. 3.2 An annual report will be submitted to Governors to demonstrate conformity with the Code of Practice, appended to the Students’ Union Annual Report and Impact Report. 3.3 Revision to the section on the Students’ Union Complaints Procedure which is tabled alongside this report. The procedure has been updated in light of recent staffing changes and to improve conformity with the Code of Practice. 4.0 Recommendations 4.1 To approve the changes to the Code of Practice. Education Act 1994: Students’ Union Code of Practice Implementing Section 22 Introduction This code of practice is issued in accordance with the Education Act 1994: Section 22(3) and incorporating the requirements of Section 22(2) and sets out the taken to ensure compliance. the provisions of the Act, Bath Spa University (the University) and Bath Spa University Students’ Union (the Union) have a duty to comply with the requirements and take such steps as reasonably practicable to ensure that the Students’ Union operates in a fair and democratic manner and is accountable for its finances. This code of practice shall be jointly published annually by the University and the Union, and shall be brought to the attention of all students. In accordance with requirements, this code of practice shall be kept under review by Bath Spa University Board of Governors (the Board of Governors) and updated as required. Code of Practice Each section is referred to alphabetically in accordance with the appropriate paragraph in Section 22(2) of the Education Act. Constitution (a) The Union has a written constitution and by-laws which govern the way it operates. Copies are available from the Students’ Union Office or electronically via the website. (b) The constitution is subject to approval by General Meeting of the Union and the Board of Governors, and reviewed by the Union’s Board of Trustees and University’s Board of Governors at intervals of no more than five years. Membership