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Site Representatives

In recognition of the fact that the Union requires specialist representation at all sites where there are students registered the roles of Site Representative exist at the Tower Hamlets & London, Barrow-In-Furness, Whitehaven, Cockermouth and Lilly Hall/Energus sites. These positions fulfil the role of lead Union activist, organiser of student lead events and activities and representative within the wider Union community. Working with all the Sabbatical Officers they should be taking the core elements of each of their responsibilities and taking those core objectives out to the members at their site.

As these roles are reflective of the needs of the local site-based community they are flexible and can dip in and out of the central campaigning and representative activity of the Union to meet their local requirements. One key aspect of their purpose is to engage the students from their site in the relevant processes or activities of the Union, and to represent the specific needs of their site (if there are any) at relevant Union meetings.

Given the distributed nature of the sites of the University these positions have to be able to work with remote assistance and supervision, although the Sabbaticals will be expected to hold regular surgeries at all sites and senior staff are always on hand to provide advice and support. As a local organiser excellent communication and motivational skills would be a great asset to a Site Representative.

The full role description for Site Representatives as they are currently defined in the proposed policy documents is as follows:

10.1 Site Representatives

10.1.1 Site Representatives shall be elected to represent the ‘Gateway’ Sites of the University as defined in Clause 3.4 of the Elections Policy.

10.1.2 Site Representatives shall:

1. Represent the views and opinions of the students within the site to the Executive Committee and Trustee Board and any Assembly or other Union meeting where appropriate.

2. Bring issues and problems arising from the membership to the attention of the relevant Group, Assembly or individual to seek positive outcomes.

3. Assist relevant parties in increasing the involvement of students at the site in Union affairs

4. In association with the relevant parties locally organise and lead the Student Academic Reps from the site in liaising with the Students’ Union.

5. Be a visible and approachable ambassador for the Students’ Union on the site.

6. Assist the Community Sabbatical and other officials in representing the specific needs of students at the site.

Where appropriate help organise local social, educational events in conjunction with the relevant staff/committee.