acting as a channel of communication between members, the Association, the University, the University Court and the public as appropriate; ensuring that Association finances operate efficiently and effectively, including agreeing budgets, making financial reports as appropriate and robustly monitoring financial performance; acting as a good employer and supporting the General Manager, effectively reviewing performance; and Establishing sub-committees and working groups to bring forward proposals on any aspect of the Association’s business as appropriate. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Trustees shall meet regularly throughout the year. Meetings of the Board of Trustees shall take place at least every two months. The business to be discussed at each meeting will normally be communicated to the members of the Trustees seven days in advance in the notice of the meeting. Any Trustee wishing to place any item of business on the agenda must submit the motion or item to the Secretary of the Board prior to the issuing of the notice of the meeting. The Board shall operate according to any standing orders it may have passed. The quorum for all meetings of the Trustees shall be seven, at least three of whom shall be external Trustees. RESIGNATION AND DISMISSAL OF TRUSTEES Given that at meetings where they are full members of the committee, attendance is obligatory or an apology for absence, which is reasonable and acceptable, submitted Trustees shall resign or be deemed to have resigned as follows: By giving five days written notice in advance to the Chair. By failing to attend any of Trustee meetings without written apology on any three occasions. By a vote of no confidence at a duly called Referendum. A Referendum can be called by students in line with Bye Law 4. By material breach of any service agreement entered into between a Trustee and the Association, as outlined in the Trustees’ Code of Conduct.
acting as a channel of communication between members, the Association, the University, the University Court and the public as appropriate; ensuring that Association finances operate efficiently and effectively, including agreeing budgets, making financial reports as appropriate and robustly monitoring financial performance; acting as a good employer and supporting the General Manager, effectively reviewing performance; and Establishing sub-committees and working groups to bring forward proposals on any aspect of the Association’s business as appropriate. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Trustees shall meet regularly throughout the year. Meetings of the Board of Trustees shall take place at least every two months. The business to be discussed at each meeting will normally be communicated to the members of the Trustees seven days in advance in the notice of the meeting. Any Trustee wishing to place any item of business on the agenda must submit the motion or item to the Secretary of the Board prior to the issuing of the notice of the meeting. The Board shall operate according to any standing orders it may have passed. The quorum for all meetings of the Trustees shall be seven, at least three of whom shall be external Trustees. RESIGNATION AND DISMISSAL OF TRUSTEES Given that at meetings where they are full members of the committee, attendance is obligatory or an apology for absence, which is reasonable and acceptable, submitted Trustees shall resign or be deemed to have resigned as follows: By giving five days written notice in advance to the Chair. By failing to attend any of Trustee meetings without written apology on any three occasions. By a vote of no confidence at a duly called Referendum. A Referendum can be called by students in line with Bye Law 4. By material breach of any service agreement entered into between a Trustee and the Association, as outlined in the Trustees’ Code of Conduct.
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