Read the motion for strengthening NUS' democracy

Read the motion, ask questions and, if necessary, submit amendments by the deadline for ordinary motions on Tuesday 28 February.

For more information, please read this blog from NUS President Malia Bouattia. 

Background:

In April 2016, National Conference voted for a vision of a new NUS democracy. This vision was made up of 12 principles including four from the Quality Students' Unions framework: Inclusiveness, Transparency, Considered Judgement, Popular Control.

A report outlining proposals for changes to our democracy and governance, developed with the support of the Centre for the Study of Democracy, has been published here.

The Task and Finish Group will meet on 31 January to shape the final proposal that will be submitted to National Conference. In order to inform this meeting, space has been made below where you can answer three questions regarding each proposal in the report.

Our elected full-time officers are all committed to bringing forward a proposal to National Conference 2017. Check out what some officers think in the video below and let us know your thoughts by responding to the consultation above.

Here were some of our officers' initial ideas for reform:

• Richard Brooks: Is it time for NUS England?
• Sorana Vieru: A little more conversation for a little more action
• Shakira Martin: A regional revolution for FE
• Jasper Williams and Hannah Stewart: What would be a fairer approach to Liberation in the Nations
• Malia Bouattia: Strengthening NUS' democracy: what would work for you?