This is a guest post by Rob Prager, Leeds J-Soc.
Following the UJS Campaigns Summit which was held in September this year, members of UJS voted on fundamental changes introducing new democratic procedures within UJS.
This included establishing a National Council responsible for advising and scrutinising the work of the UJS Chair and his tzevet (team). The National Council is also empowered to pass bye-laws affecting the governance of UJS with the consent of the UJS tzevet. The Council meets 3 times a year and receives continued support from the UJS tzevet.
The members of the council were elected for a one year term, with fresh elections scheduled to occur next year.
The successfully elected members of the council for 2010/2011 are:
- Emily Black (Convenor), Durham
- Ilana Fenster, Nottingham
- Rob Prager, Leeds
- Joseph Moses, Birmingham
- Alex Green, Birmingham
The National Council held its first meeting in Birmingham on Tuesday 26th October to discuss the upcoming elections for the next UJS President.
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