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As far as I have heard (please correct me if I'm wrong) but the SALSA motion was going to be put to the vote at the AGM, but in the end it was decided that there were not enough people present to pass a motion of that magnitude. However I now hear that the union council themselves passed it. How if there were not enough people to vote on a motion of this importance, can the union council then justify deciding and passing the motion among themselves?

The SALSA motion was not on the agenda for the AGM, rather a motion was tabled regarding the AUT action, and despite it being after the deadline for motions it was accepted in order to facilitate debate. The AGM was unfortunately deemed inquorate at that point and could not procede since there were too few students in the room to make a legal decision. The SALSA motion was brought to Union Council as an emergency motion following the campaign last Friday, coupled with strong feeling about the issue. This body has elected representatives to ensure that a broad range of student views are aired. Council is legally our decision making body in between general union meetings and so they could properly discuss this issue. Any member can attend and speak at council, though only elected members may vote. Should you wish to know how to call another general meeting to discuss this issue, please email chair@susu.org

Last updated: 25th May 2006
 

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