Key responsibilities
- Ensure that LSESU functions in a democratic way, in line with our Articles of Association
- Agree dates, rules and regulations pertaining to elections and referenda
- Nominate one of its members to act as the Returning Officer for elections
- Nominate one of its members to act as Chair of Student Town Hall
- Assist with promoting elections, Student Town Halls and other democratic structures
- Ensure the Students' Union's democratic structures are open and accessible to LSE students
- Attend all Student Town Halls
- Review motions to be debated at Student Panels to ensure they work within the Students' Union's bylaws and governing documents
roles
There are 5 different roles within Democracy Committee, with each member being nominated for one of these:
- Returning Officer
- Student Town Hall Chair
- Student Panel Chair
- Democracy Committee Chair
- Democracy Committee Spokesperson
Demoracy Commitee members can be undergraduates, postgraduates, or research students. We encourage international students to put themselves forward.