A Referendum may be called on any issue by: a resolution of the Trustees; a majority vote of the Student Council; or a Secure Petition signed by at least 0.5% of Members. Subject to Clause 11.2, a resolution may only be passed by Referendum if at least 2.5% of Members cast a vote in the Referendum and a majority of the votes cast are in favour of the resolution. Referenda shall be conducted in accordance with this Constitution and the Bye-Laws. Subject to Clause 64, the Members may set Policy by Referenda. Policy set by Referenda may overturn Policy set either by the Members in general meeting or by the Student Council. GENERAL MEETINGS Annual General Meeting The Union shall hold an annual general meeting once in each calendar year. Not more than 18 months shall pass between the date of one annual general meeting and the next. The annual general meeting shall be held at such time and place as the Trustees shall think suitable to allow the maximum number of Members to attend. General Meetings The Trustees may call a general meeting at any time. The Trustees shall call a general meeting on receiving a requisition to that effect, signed by at least 0.5% of Members having the right to attend and vote at general meetings. Location of Meetings Annual and general meetings may be carried out at one single venue or simultaneously at a maximum of five separate venues with a video, audio or other real-time link between all of the venues. At the start of such meetings, each venue must indicate by majority vote that they are satisfied with the meeting set-up and technology. Length of Notice A general meeting shall be called by at least 14 clear days’ written notice. Contents of Notice Every notice calling a general meeting shall specify the place, day and time of the
A Referendum may be called on any issue by: a resolution of the Trustees; a majority vote of the Student Council; or a Secure Petition signed by at least 0.5% of Members. Subject to Clause 11.2, a resolution may only be passed by Referendum if at least 2.5% of Members cast a vote in the Referendum and a majority of the votes cast are in favour of the resolution. Referenda shall be conducted in accordance with this Constitution and the Bye-Laws. Subject to Clause 64, the Members may set Policy by Referenda. Policy set by Referenda may overturn Policy set either by the Members in general meeting or by the Student Council. GENERAL MEETINGS Annual General Meeting The Union shall hold an annual general meeting once in each calendar year. Not more than 18 months shall pass between the date of one annual general meeting and the next. The annual general meeting shall be held at such time and place as the Trustees shall think suitable to allow the maximum number of Members to attend. General Meetings The Trustees may call a general meeting at any time. The Trustees shall call a general meeting on receiving a requisition to that effect, signed by at least 0.5% of Members having the right to attend and vote at general meetings. Location of Meetings Annual and general meetings may be carried out at one single venue or simultaneously at a maximum of five separate venues with a video, audio or other real-time link between all of the venues. At the start of such meetings, each venue must indicate by majority vote that they are satisfied with the meeting set-up and technology. Length of Notice A general meeting shall be called by at least 14 clear days’ written notice. Contents of Notice Every notice calling a general meeting shall specify the place, day and time of the
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