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==Management of YSTV== | ==Management of YSTV== | ||
# Management of YSTV will be entrusted to the Committee (see point 9.0). | # Management of YSTV will be entrusted to the Committee (see point 9.0). | ||
# The management of YSTV is conducted by the Station Management Team, which consists of: the Administration Director, the Head of Welfare and Training, the Production Director, the Technical Director, the Computing Director, the Marketing Director and is led by the Station Director. | |||
## The Station Management Team should have at least one meeting a term to discuss the overall direction of YSTV and review longer term plans for the year. The first meeting should take place as soon as possible following elections and the newly elected team having received their handovers. | |||
==Rules of the Media Group== | ==Rules of the Media Group== | ||
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==YSTV's Finance== | ==YSTV's Finance== | ||
# All YSTV’s funds will be lodged with the Students’ Union; all monies should be banked with the YUSU Finance Office. | # All YSTV’s funds will be lodged with the Students’ Union; all monies should be banked with the YUSU Finance Office. | ||
# The President (Chair), Station manager | # The President (Chair), Station manager, Administration Director and Treasurer shall automatically be signatories to accounts opened by YSTV. YUSU must always have an up-to-date signatory list. | ||
# Two of these signatories shall be required for each expense claim and for any contract or undertaking, financial or otherwise, on behalf of YSTV; one of whom must be the treasurer. | # Two of these signatories shall be required for each expense claim and for any contract or undertaking, financial or otherwise, on behalf of YSTV; one of whom must be the treasurer. | ||
# YSTV’s own funds accounts shall be available for inspection at any reasonable time by any YSTV member on the online membership list, or by the Student Activities Officer or the YUSU Societies Coordinator. | # YSTV’s own funds accounts shall be available for inspection at any reasonable time by any YSTV member on the online membership list, or by the Student Activities Officer or the YUSU Societies Coordinator. | ||
# An annual membership fee is required from all YSTV members, unless YSTV states otherwise, and agrees not to receive YUSU grant. The Committee, who are also responsible for its collection, determines this fee. | # An annual membership fee is required from all YSTV members, unless YSTV states otherwise, and agrees not to receive YUSU grant. The Committee, who are also responsible for its collection, determines this fee. | ||
# Students’ Union members shall receive no payment from YSTV, except in legitimate expenses incurred in connection with YSTV business. | # Students’ Union members shall receive no payment from YSTV, except in legitimate expenses incurred in connection with YSTV business. | ||
#All financial transactions will be posted to a private Slack channel. Any member can request access to this channel with a passing vote at admin meeting. | |||
#The current balances for accounts are available through a spreadsheet saved in the YSTV admin drive, updated by the treasurer daily and on-request. | |||
== | == YSTV’s Committee== | ||
# A Committee will conduct | # A Committee will conduct YSTV’s administration. This will not operate in an autonomous manner, but will satisfy all members. | ||
# The democratically elected Committee must consist of: | # The democratically elected Committee must consist of: | ||
##President (Chair) | ##President (Chair) | ||
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##Treasurer | ##Treasurer | ||
#Plus any other members you wish to elect to your Committee but you must name their positions below: | #Plus any other members you wish to elect to your Committee but you must name their positions below: | ||
## Station Director (also the President/Chair of | ## Station Director (also the President/Chair of YSTV); | ||
## | ## Head of Welfare and Training; | ||
## Administration Director (also the Secretary of YSTV); | |||
## Production Director; | ## Production Director; | ||
## Technical Director; | ## Technical Director; | ||
## Computing Director; | ## Computing Director; | ||
## Marketing Director; | |||
## Head of Presentation; | ## Head of Presentation; | ||
## Social Secretary. | ## Social Secretary. | ||
# All of the Committee must be current registered students of the University of York. | # All of the Committee must be current registered students of the University of York. | ||
# Each Committee shall serve one complete year, unless re-elected. | # Each Committee shall serve one complete year, unless re-elected. | ||
# In addition to the named members of the committee, | # In addition to the named members of the committee, YSTV can also elect additional Officers separate from the committee. These positions must be named and defined in the YSTV Policy. | ||
==Election of the Committee== | ==Election of the Committee== | ||
# The committee members must be democratically elected, by using the system of Single Transferable Vote. | # The committee members must be democratically elected, by using the system of Single Transferable Vote. | ||
# Only current members are allowed to stand for elections. | # Only current members are allowed to stand for elections. | ||
# The committee must be elected by | # The committee must be elected by YSTV at a pre-announced Elections meeting (see "Elections"). This must be held at least once in every 12 month period, ideally within one week following the AGM. | ||
# All members should be made aware of their ability to stand for election and vote. | # All members should be made aware of their ability to stand for election and vote. | ||
# Non-members and non YUSU members shall not be permitted to vote or stand for election. | # Non-members and non-YUSU members shall not be permitted to vote or stand for election. | ||
# If any vacancies occur in the committee during the academic year, they shall be democratically filled as soon as is convenient via a by-election during | # If any vacancies occur in the committee during the academic year, they shall be democratically filled as soon as is convenient via a by-election during YSTV’s weekly general meeting. | ||
# The Student Activities Officer can call an AGM of any media group, at which elections can be held, with significant cause to do so. | # The YUSU Student Activities Officer can call an AGM of any media group, at which elections can be held, with significant cause to do so. | ||
# The entire committee shall automatically step down at the beginning of the yearly Elections Meeting. | # The entire committee shall automatically step down at the beginning of the yearly Elections Meeting. | ||
# Members are allowed to hold jointly for all officer positions, but not in teams larger than 2 individuals. Additionally, all members running jointly for a position must adhere to the following regulations. | # Members are allowed to hold jointly for all officer positions, but not in teams larger than 2 individuals. Additionally, all members running jointly for a position must adhere to the following regulations. | ||
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## In committee-only votes, the members which hold a joint position shall only have one collective vote. | ## In committee-only votes, the members which hold a joint position shall only have one collective vote. | ||
## If there is an irreconcilable disagreement between members holding a joint position in regards to a major decision related to their role, there shall be a committee vote in the next appropriate weekly general meeting. All present members shall be allowed to cast a vote on what action shall be taken in order to solve the disagreement and decide on the action to be taken. | ## If there is an irreconcilable disagreement between members holding a joint position in regards to a major decision related to their role, there shall be a committee vote in the next appropriate weekly general meeting. All present members shall be allowed to cast a vote on what action shall be taken in order to solve the disagreement and decide on the action to be taken. | ||
## If the position that is held jointly by two members has a direct Deputy | ## If the position that is held jointly by two members has a direct Deputy, both members are responsible to appropriately delegate responsibilities and share information according to the Deputy’s duties and tasks outlined in the YSTV Policy. | ||
## Both members who are holding a joint position are responsible for appropriately distributing tasks and responsibilities between themselves. Both members are to be held accountable by | ## Both members who are holding a joint position are responsible for appropriately distributing tasks and responsibilities between themselves. Both members are to be held accountable by YSTV and external parties for any action taken by their position, regardless of the individual who was personally responsible for that action | ||
## In the case of inappropriate distribution of tasks or a general lack of communication between the members holding a joint position, the Station Director and the Social Secretary are to intervene and resolve this issue. In the case of the Station Director being the jointly run position in question, this task falls to the | ## In the case of inappropriate distribution of tasks or a general lack of communication between the members holding a joint position, the Station Director and the Social Secretary are to intervene and resolve this issue. In the case of the Station Director being the jointly run position in question, this task falls to the Head of Welfare and Training and the Social Secretary. | ||
==Duties of | ==Duties of YSTV’s Committee== | ||
# | # YSTV's President is responsible for: | ||
## Ensuring that | ## Ensuring that YSTV's policies are adhered to | ||
## Ensuring the | ## Ensuring the YSTV Committee contains officers named in 8.2 | ||
## Attending | ## Attending YSTV Officer Training and YSTV AGM | ||
## Calling and chairing meetings of your societies committee | ## Calling and chairing meetings of your societies committee | ||
## Delegating tasks | ## Delegating tasks | ||
## Being a spokesperson/figurehead | ## Being a spokesperson/figurehead | ||
## Maintaining committee enthusiasm | ## Maintaining committee enthusiasm | ||
## Publicising | ## Publicising YSTV | ||
## Any other duties as agreed by the Committee. | ## Any other duties as agreed by the Committee. | ||
## Ensuring the actions taken by | ## Ensuring the actions taken by YSTV do not damage its longevity and taking measures to future-proof the operation of the station. | ||
# The | # The Administration Director is responsible for: | ||
## | ## Acting as YSTV’s Secretary; | ||
## Taking care of | ## To be the Team Leader for the Administration Team; | ||
## Keeping | ##Taking care of YSTV's admin; | ||
## Arranging meetings and | ## Keeping YSTV’s backpages up-to-date, including signatories and memberships; ## Arranging meetings and booking rooms or venues; | ||
## Creating agendas and keeping minutes of meetings as necessary | ## Creating agendas and keeping minutes of meetings as necessary; | ||
## Collecting post from Activities Office when you receive an email; | |||
## Reading and managing YSTV emails, post, and ensuring official requests on social media have received a response; | |||
## Collecting post from Activities Office when you receive an email | ## Organising the AGM (Annual General Meeting) in association with YSTV's President | ||
## Reading and managing | ## Overseeing the upkeep of YSTV's documentation, making sure all relevant documents are accessible to members through an online service, where GPDR regulations allow for it; | ||
## Organising the AGM (Annual General Meeting) in association with the | ## To oversee the management of key card access and ensure that only members on the key list have key-card access to the Studio; | ||
## | ##Updating any spelling or grammatical errors written into the constitution and/or policy, without changing the meaning, without the need of passing it as an amendment but secretary must alert committee in an admin meeting. | ||
# The Treasurer is responsible for: | # The Treasurer is responsible for: | ||
## Administering | ## Administering YSTV’s finances in accordance with the Constitution, Laws and By-Laws of YUSU; | ||
## Learn and understand the Students’ Union financial system; | |||
## Learn and understand the Students’ Union financial system | ## Keep track of all income/expenditure; | ||
## Keep the committee and members informed of the YSTV’s financial situation; | |||
## Keep track of all income/expenditure | ## Oversee the budget for each event or production that requires expenditure; | ||
## Keep the committee and members informed of the | ## To set fees and manage invoices for equipment hire for non-YSTV projects in association with the Technical Director and Head of Commercial; | ||
## | ## To manage YSTV’s inventory (insurance list) and keep it up to date in liaison with the Technical or Computing Director; | ||
## | ## To coordinate usage of YSTV's space, equipment and members with the Production Team to ensure fair distribution of time between producers and programmes; | ||
## | ## To ensure the upkeep of any rooms occupied by YSTV and ensure accessibility for all members, and to maintain a pleasant working environment, liaising with the Head of Welfare and Training, and where necessary University administration; | ||
## | ## To ensure that all rooms used by YSTV for meetings and OBs are left in an acceptable condition; | ||
#In addition to those noted for the | ## To maintain the Station’s smooth running by ensuring that it is tidy and organised; | ||
## To organise (with the | ##To work with the head of marketing on the application for merchandise and placing the order. | ||
## To coordinate and support the other Officers of | |||
## To ensure that the membership are kept informed of and encouraged to participate in all | #In addition to those noted for the YSTV President above, the Station Director has the following duties: | ||
## To organise (with the Administration Director) and chair the AGM; | |||
## To coordinate and support the other Officers of YSTV; | |||
## To ensure that the membership are kept informed of and encouraged to participate in all YSTV’s activities; | |||
## To work with YUSU and the University to secure the continued independence of YSTV; | ## To work with YUSU and the University to secure the continued independence of YSTV; | ||
## To deal with external clients, the press and media (both campus and commercial), in association with the Commercial | ## To deal with external clients, the press and media (both campus and commercial), in association with the Marketing Director and Head of Commercial. | ||
# The | ##To be YSTV's Media Committee representative or to delegate the position to another member of the committee. | ||
## To deputise the Station Director; | # The Head of Welfare and Training is responsible for: | ||
##To deputise the Station Director; | |||
## To act as a first point of contact for any internal disputes within the | ## To act as a first point of contact for any internal disputes and welfare issues within YSTV; | ||
## To coordinate and support the other Officers in | ##To oversee general welfare and well-being of YSTV’s committee, officers and members. Major well-being issues and disputes shall be discussed with the Station Director and YUSU if necessary; | ||
## To | ##To ensure that all new members when signing up have an option to declare any additional needs, and that these needs are met, with the Station Director and YUSU where necessary; | ||
## To work closely with the Social Secretary to encourage friendship within | ## To coordinate and support the other Officers in YSTV; | ||
## To | ## To regularly communicate with members, in addition to writing a section of the weekly emails and support the other Officers in YSTV; | ||
## To | ## To work closely with the Social Secretary to encourage friendship within YSTV; | ||
## To | ## To be responsible for Health and Safety within the day-to-day working of YSTV; | ||
## To | ## Working with Treasurer to ensure facilities and spaces are accessible for all members, and YUSU where necessary, to ensure a pleasant working environment; | ||
## | ## To organise and lead a termly welfare meeting with the committee and implement any agreed changes; | ||
## | ## To oversee YSTV training; | ||
## | ## To coordinate with the team leads to ensure training is delivered consistently, effectively, and frequently; | ||
## Set out learning objectives for training; | |||
## To be the point of contact for training requests and defer to team lead's where necessary; | |||
## To ensure that communication of training is handled correctly; | |||
## Aim to give at least a week's notice for any training opportunities; | |||
## Communicate training opportunities on appropriate mediums; | |||
## Recommend members to appropriate training opportunities; | |||
## Where possible, encourage and develop different mediums of training delivery; | |||
## Maintain list of who has been trained; | |||
## Maintain list of training opportunities. | |||
# The Production Director has the following duties: | # The Production Director has the following duties: | ||
## To be Team Leader for the Production Team; | ## To be Team Leader for the Production Team; | ||
## To encourage production of a wide range of high quality programming, assisting producers if needed; | ## To encourage production of a wide range of high quality programming, assisting producers if needed; | ||
## To exercise editorial control over all broadcast output, whether in-house or third-party; | ## To exercise editorial control over all broadcast output, whether in-house or third-party; | ||
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## To coordinate and collate YSTV’s entries for the National Student Television Awards alongside the Head of Presentation; | ## To coordinate and collate YSTV’s entries for the National Student Television Awards alongside the Head of Presentation; | ||
## To encourage all members of the Production Team to feel part of the Team; | ## To encourage all members of the Production Team to feel part of the Team; | ||
## To work with the Station Director and | ## To work with the Station Director and Marketing Director to encourage new members to get involved with YSTV and promote new shows. | ||
## To chair weekly Production Meetings, which shall inform all present members about the status of current and upcoming productions and shall give all members the opportunity to bring forth their ideas for new projects; | ## To chair weekly Production Meetings, which shall inform all present members about the status of current and upcoming productions and shall give all members the opportunity to bring forth their ideas for new projects; | ||
## To liaise with external clients alongside the Commercial | ## To liaise with external clients alongside the Marketing Director and Head of Commercial, and appoint producers for commercial productions; | ||
##To ensure that contracts for commercial projects are in the interests of YSTV, and are not at risk of exploitation or of falling through, whilst liaising with YUSU for advice; | |||
## To make members aware of upcoming events or other potential productions. | ## To make members aware of upcoming events or other potential productions. | ||
# The | # The Technical Director has the following responsibilities: | ||
## To be the Team Leader for the | ##To be Team Leader for the Technical Team; | ||
## To | ##To oversee the spending of Technical Team; | ||
## To coordinate the raising of money for | ##To supervise and direct the technical operations of YSTV; | ||
## To ensure that contracts entered into with commercial organisations are | ##To ensure all equipment owned by YSTV is adequately maintained and safe to use; | ||
##To advise YSTV on technical equipment purchases; | |||
##To advise YSTV on technical matters; | |||
##To maintain an up to date audit of all YSTV equipment, assets and risk assessments, alongside the Station Director and Treasurer; | |||
##To deliver relevant technical training to all YSTV members. | |||
##To oversee equipment bookings, allocations and hires through the internal equipment booking system; | |||
##To be responsible for the keys to the server rack; | |||
##To work with the Computing Director to prepare and develop Disaster Recovery plans to enable continued operation or to restore operation as quickly as possible in the event of an emergency, including the loss of the Computing Director, Station, or broadcast equipment. | |||
##To actually get sleep at least twice every week | |||
# The Computing Director has the following responsibilities: | |||
##To be Team Leader for the Computing Team; | |||
##To oversee the spending of Computing Team; | |||
##To be responsible for the operations and maintenance of all general purpose computing equipment owned by YSTV; | |||
##To be responsible for YSTV’s compliance with the regulations laid down by the University of York’s IT Services; | |||
##To advise YSTV on purchases of computing equipment; | |||
##To keep adequate backups of data and software owned by YSTV; | |||
##To liaise with the Technical Director in matters concerning broadcast critical computing equipment; | |||
##To ensure the security of all network connected computer equipment; | |||
##To control access to all computers within the Station; | |||
##To work with the YUSU Data Protection Officer to ensure all information is stored appropriately; | |||
##To ensure the continued running and security of YSTV’s Computing Services, including the encryption of all sensitive information; | |||
##To ensure the privacy of all users and their data in accordance with the appropriate laws from governing bodies; | |||
##To have full unrestricted access to all Computing Services for the purpose of ensuring their continued service and development, including the “root” password for all servers and services used; | |||
##To ensure continued access to necessary services provided by IT Services for either YSTV or for relevant members of YSTV, whichever is appropriate for a given service; | |||
##To be responsible for the keys to the server rack; | |||
##To maintain the relationship between YSTV and IT Services; | |||
##To prepare, develop and lead Disaster Recovery plans with the computing team to enable continued operation or to restore operation of Computing Services as quickly as possible in the event of an emergency, including the loss of privileges to Computing Services. | |||
# The Marketing Director has the following responsibilities: | |||
## To be Team Leader for the Marketing Team; | |||
## To oversee the spending of Marketing Team; | |||
## To coordinate the raising of money for YSTV through advertising and sponsorship, in collaboration with the Treasurer and Head of Commercial; | |||
## To ensure that non-production contracts entered into with commercial organisations are not at the risk of exploitation or of falling through, whilst liaising with YUSU; | |||
## To ensure that all contracts entered into with advertisers and sponsors are met; | ## To ensure that all contracts entered into with advertisers and sponsors are met; | ||
## To coordinate the promotion of YSTV and its activities to students and the general public; | ## To coordinate the promotion of YSTV and its activities to students and the general public; | ||
## To ensure that YSTV, both as a media group and as a television station, is well promoted within the student body and the general public; | |||
## To ensure that YSTV, both as a media group and as a television station, is well promoted within the student body and the general public; | |||
## To encourage new members and the student population to interact more with YSTV; | ## To encourage new members and the student population to interact more with YSTV; | ||
## To coordinate recruitment campaigns for new members; | ## To coordinate recruitment campaigns for new members; | ||
## To be the key contact for external clients alongside the Production Director; | |||
## To oversee YSTV’s presence on Social Media; | ## To oversee YSTV’s presence on Social Media; | ||
## | ##Being responsible for the acquisition of merchandise for YSTV, and actively seek the best quality and best value for YSTV and its members; | ||
##Organise the design of merchandise and work with the treasurer to organise the application of the march order. | |||
## | |||
# The Head of Presentation has the following responsibilities: | # The Head of Presentation has the following responsibilities: | ||
## To work with the | ##To work with the Marketing Director to ensure consistency between on-screen and printed branding; | ||
## To monitor the quality of all output, and advise producers on ways to improve the appearance and technical quality of their programmes; | ##To monitor the quality of all output, and advise producers on ways to improve the appearance and technical quality of their programmes; | ||
## To work closely with the Production Director to nurture producers and productions, encouraging the development of high quality output; | ##To work closely with the Production Director to nurture producers and productions, encouraging the development of high quality output; | ||
## To work closely with the individual Team Leaders to equip producers and other members with the skills necessary to maintain high standards of output; | ##To work closely with the individual Team Leaders to equip producers and other members with the skills necessary to maintain high standards of output; | ||
## To aid the Production Director in assessing and reviewing YSTV’s programming to continually strive to produce programmes of a high quality aimed appropriately at our audience; | ##To aid the Production Director in assessing and reviewing YSTV’s programming to continually strive to produce programmes of a high quality aimed appropriately at our audience; | ||
## To coordinate the logistics of YSTV’s entries to and attendance of the NaSTA conference and awards and be the first point of contact for NaSTA queries. | ## To Liaise with the Head of Welfare and Training to train and standardise the display of motion-graphics for video content. | ||
##To coordinate the logistics of YSTV’s entries to and attendance of the NaSTA conference and awards and be the first point of contact for NaSTA queries. | |||
# The Social Secretary has the following responsibilities: | # The Social Secretary has the following responsibilities: | ||
## To encourage members of | ## To encourage members of YSTV to socialise together; | ||
## To promote friendship and understanding between members of | ##To promote friendship and understanding between members of YSTV; | ||
## To organise social events for members of | ##To organise social events for members of YSTV to facilitate the above; | ||
## To encourage people to get involved with YSTV through socials. | ##To encourage people to get involved with YSTV through socials. | ||
Data Protection | |||
* All membership personal data is subject to General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), law and YUSU procedures. | |||
* The Lead Signatory is responsible for the safety and security of all membership personal data held outside of YUSU software and systems and must take all reasonable steps to ensure access to YUSU software and systems is not shared without YUSU consent. | |||
* The Lead Signatory is required to successfully undertake GDPR online awareness and compliance training supplied by YUSU. | |||
* The Lead Signatory must advise YUSU of any breaches of data protection as soon as they are made aware of any such breach. | |||
* The Lead Signatory can formally nominate a Data Protection Officer from the Lead Signatory who is responsible for overseeing the society’s compliance to GDPR and YUSU procedures. | |||
Key responsibilities include: | |||
#Membership personal data including email addresses are private and confidential and should only be used for society membership purposes and contact that would be reasonably expected as part of the membership offer. | |||
#Bulk or multiple emailing must only be done as “bcc”. | |||
#The Lead Signatory is responsible for obtaining the necessary consents from members to hold and process personal data in relation to membership. | |||
#The Lead Signatory must not share membership personal data with any other society, university department or external organisation without the prior written consent of the data subject or YUSU. | |||
#The Lead Signatory must advise YUSU of any breaches of data protection as soon as they are made aware of the breach. | |||
#Failure to follow YUSU’s data protection guidance and procedures will constitute grounds for de-ratification and/or disciplinary procedures. | |||
==Representation in YUSU Media Comittee== | |||
#YSTV shall be represented at YUSU’s Media Committee by the Media Committee Representative. | |||
#The Media Committee Representative is responsible for: | |||
##Organising, submitting and arguing for YSTV’s annual grant application, and any other grant application that may go through the Media Committee. | |||
##Representing and speaking in the interests of YSTV at the YUSU Media Committee, a board consisting of representatives from all ratified media groups and the YUSU Activities Officer. | |||
##Informing the membership regularly about the proceedings within the Media Committee. | |||
==Dismissal and Resignation of Committee Members:== | ==Dismissal and Resignation of Committee Members:== | ||
#No committee member shall be deemed to be dismissed unless they receive (during their term of office) a vote of ‘no confidence’ from their Committee. | #No committee member shall be deemed to be dismissed unless they receive (during their term of office) a vote of ‘no confidence’ from their Committee. | ||
## A vote of no confidence must be brought forward at an AGM, EGM or a | ## A vote of no confidence must be brought forward at an AGM, EGM or a YSTV committee meeting. Every member of YSTV is able to motion a vote of no confidence. In order to be successful, the motion must be democratically approved by the majority (more than 50 percent) of present members, as long as the necessary quorum is met. | ||
#A dismissed officer may submit themself to an inter-media group vote to confirm or overturn the dismissal. Such vote shall be conducted in consultation with | #A dismissed officer may submit themself to an inter-media group vote to confirm or overturn the dismissal. Such vote shall be conducted in consultation with YSTV's Committee. | ||
#The resignation of an official shall not be of effect unless given in writing to | #The resignation of an official shall not be of effect unless given in writing to YSTV's President and until accepted by YSTV's Committee. | ||
#There is a one-week notice period in which the by-election for the newly vacant role is to be advertised to all YSTV Members, where the original member still holds the role. | |||
==Meetings== | ==Meetings== | ||
# | #YSTV can hold committee meetings, general meetings, AGMs (Annual General Meetings) and EGMs (Extraordinary General Meetings). | ||
#All meetings are open and must be advertised to all members. | #All meetings are open and must be advertised to all members. | ||
#The Committee shall give at least 7 days’ notice of an AGM or an EGM and be advertised to | #The Committee shall give at least 7 days’ notice of an AGM or an EGM and be advertised to YSTV and the YUSU Student Activities Officer. | ||
#The quorum at an AGM shall be 25% of the members of the Media Group or 10 members, whichever is the most. | #The quorum at an AGM shall be 25% of the members of the Media Group or 10 members, whichever is the most. | ||
#An EGM can be called by the President (Chair), any member of the committee upon written request or a majority vote by the station membership subject to quorum. | #An EGM can be called by the President (Chair), any member of the committee upon written request or a majority vote by the station membership subject to quorum. | ||
#Every member of committee is to present a review of their time in office and their accomplishments at the AGM. | #Every member of committee is to present a review of their time in office and their accomplishments at the AGM. | ||
==Amendments to the | ==Amendments to the YSTV Constitution== | ||
#The Constitution may be amended by ½ the members present at a General Meeting and notice of any amendment must be delivered to the | #The Constitution may be amended by ½ the members present at a General Meeting and notice of any amendment must be delivered to the Administration Director and announced at the next AGM. | ||
#If amended, the constitution shall be re-ratified by the Student Activities Officer before coming into effect, this includes name change. | #If amended, the constitution shall be re-ratified by the YUSU Student Activities Officer before coming into effect, this includes name change. | ||
#If amended and ratified, the | #If amended and ratified, the Administration Director of YSTV shall ensure the official constitutional document is updated within one month of the ratification and shall ensure that all members of YSTV have access to the updated constitution and are made aware of the amendments. | ||
== | ==YSTV Complaints Procedure== | ||
#This procedure allows members to raise complaints about any issues relating to | #This procedure allows members to raise complaints about any issues relating to YSTV, | ||
##The safety of activities | ##The safety of activities | ||
##The standards of instruction or leadership | ##The standards of instruction or leadership | ||
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##Bullying and harassment | ##Bullying and harassment | ||
##Disregard of YUSU’s Equal Opportunities policy. | ##Disregard of YUSU’s Equal Opportunities policy. | ||
#Complaints should first be addressed to the | #Complaints should first be addressed to the YSTV President (Chair). If this does not provide a satisfactory outcome, a Formal Complaint should be made to the Student Activities Officer in writing. | ||
#YUSU’s Code of Conduct (Bye-Law 13) will be followed in addressing Formal Complaints. | #YUSU’s Code of Conduct (Bye-Law 13) will be followed in addressing Formal Complaints. | ||
#In serious or unresolved cases, the member will be supported in progressing the complaint through the University's Code of Practice on Harassment and/or Complaints Procedure. | #In serious or unresolved cases, the member will be supported in progressing the complaint through the University's Code of Practice on Harassment and/or Complaints Procedure. | ||
==Declaration (All Committee Members)== | ==Declaration (All Committee Members)== | ||
#As a | #As a YSTV Committee Member I agree to abide by, enforce and operate in accordance with this Constitution, YUSU’s Constitution, YUSU’s Policies and guidelines in the Resource Hub. | ||
(In the form as originally submitted to YUSU, each member of the committee signed below) | (In the form as originally submitted to YUSU, each member of the committee signed below) | ||
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