• Societies are groups for likeminded students to achieve things together
• Societies must have 3 committee members and 10 paid members
• Societies are run by democratically elected students
• Societies must charge a membership fee of a minimum of £3. 
• Societies have a constitution to accurately reflect their aims and objectives
• Societies are guided by The Code of Practice to ensure they are fair
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All societies must have a constitution that states their aims, objectives, and other key details. You can submit your constitution via this form. (this must be completed by the society President.)

Guidance notes for completing the form:

• Section 1 (Society Details- Society name, aims and objectives) and Section 2 (Committee Details- Roles and responsibilities) may be amended by a two-thirds majority of those present and voting at a General Meeting of the society. 
• Section 2 (Committee Details- Current elected committee details) can be amended by a written resignation from a committee member and replacement through committee elections as outlined in the Society Code of Practice. 
• Section 3 (Societies Constitution- Terms of Agreement) applies to all societies and is not amendable.

• Committees work together to provide an excellent service to their members.
• Committees consist of a President, Vice President and a third position, such as a Secretary. Any additional roles must be defined in a society’s constitution.
• Committees should all have a committee member responsible for the Welfare of their members.
• Committees are elected through online elections held in term two - running successful elections allows the society to continue into the next academic year.
• Any committee resignations should be emailed to opportunities@su.ntu.ac.uk and the position filled to maintain a full committee.
• All committee members must follow the Code of Practice, Societies Constitution: Terms of Agreement and Student Union Policy.
• Once agreed, committee members should go here to create your own constitution.
• All committee members must also be paid members of the society.

• Members enjoy regular, varied and inclusive society activity.
• As a paid member of a society, any NTU student can participate in events, stand for committee positions and vote in society matters.
• Associate members can only participate in events.
• Members can expect an Annual General Meeting (AGM) before the election period to talk about the society’s year, finances and vote on any constitution changes.

• The VP Opportunities role is to represent, develop and support all societies.
• Societies Assembly is the main democratic forum that all societies must send a representative to. This exists to receive updates, discuss opportunities, drive change and hold the VP Opportunities to account.
• Societies are organised into 5 houses (Academic & Vocational; Political, Campaign & Causes; Culture & Faith and Media & Creative). 
• Each society committee is accountable to their membership.

• Each society must have a Development Plan which is continually updated by new committees during the handover period.
• The plan offers advice on regular society activities and events and helps us to identify what support you need to help your society grow.
• If your society is new, you’ll need to start a fresh development plan. 
• Each committee is required to arrange a Development Meeting with an Opportunities Coordinator in September/October and again in January/February to discuss their plan and progress. Book your meeting here. By default, development meetings happen on Teams. If you would like to meet in person, email the Opportunities team stating your preferred campus.
• Please see the Development Plan guidance and example Development Plan for help.

• You must register for your online elections by completing the Society Election Registration Form which your Opportunities team will email you closer to the time.
• Find a how to run an AGM.