The new changes to Student Council have been implemented and were on show at the first meeting of this term on Tuesday 28 October.
The election process was hindered when only 14 candidates put themselves forward to be voted onto a board of 13.
Efforts were made this year to make Student Council more democratic by electing a representational body of 60 people, made up of the Academic Council, 15 members from the Athletic Union and Societies, 15 members from key minority groups and 14 members from the student body.
However, representation within the block of 60 was compromised by a lack of interest from the general student population.
The Council is made up of a diverse mix of students ranging from undergraduates, society members, activists and postgraduates.
Some of the elected representatives stated their reasons for being part of the council. Mia Hollsing said: “I want to encourage an active, fighting Union.” Nina Williams, another member, said “I just love meeting new people.”
As well as changes to the make-up of the council, it has also been decided that only elected council members can vote to pass or reject motions.
The changes to student council were hoped to put an end to undemocratic decisions being made by a minority of the student body.
