Governance
The Students' Union is a democratic, charitable organisation led by our members, students at Lancaster University. The bye-laws, terms of reference, policies, and other documents outline how we work as a democratic organisation and the procedures, protocols, and processes we follow.
Articles of Association
The articles define the Students' Union as a charitable, member-led organisation.
Bye-laws
The bye-laws define how the Students' Union's democracy works. They can only be amended by a vote at Union Assembly and Trustee Board.
terms Of reference
Terms of Reference are the rules and regulations that define the work of Students' Union executives who are sub-committees of Union Assembly.
Bowland College JCR Executive Terms of Reference
Cartmel College JCR Executive Terms of Reference
County College JCR Executive Terms of Reference
Furness College JCR Executive Terms of Reference
Fylde College JCR Executive Terms of Reference
Graduate College PG Board Executive Terms of Reference
Grizedale College JCR Executive Terms of Reference
Policy
Periodically the members of the Students' Union set policy for the organisation via Union Assembly or referenda.
Trans Rights Policy (lapses May 2027)
Plant Based Universities (lapses May 2027)
Lancaster Palestine Solidarity Encampment Policy (lapses June 2027)
Support for cycling and the Lancaster University Cycle Lane Campaign Policy (lapses November 2027)
Support for the Lancaster Tenants Union Rent Campaign Policy (lapses February 2028)
Other Documents
Other documents that define the operations of the Students' Union.