The Governance Review Project 2008-2010 progressed from its review stage in March 2009 when members had the opportunity to choose from the three models of Governance by way of a referendum.

The options included retaining the current model or expanding the role of Class Reps through the 'Academic-Related' Approach. However, the model chosen with 46% of the vote was the 'Open Forum Approach'.

Since the selection, the Governance Review Working Group have worked hard to realise the model through the production of a brand new Constitution and Schedules which was presented to the Big Student Meeting on October 22nd 2009.

They were unanimously adopted by the membership at this, the third quorate Association General Meeting in just nine months - this replacement signified the biggest change to the governance structure of the organisation since it was first officially formed in 1893!

Throughout the Spring Semester of 2010, the project will be focussed on the recruitment of our first ever External Trustees, the Election of our brand new Executive and Student Officers, as well as preparation for the transition between the old and new structures and procedures.