EXTRAORDINARY ASSEMBLY

 Extraordinary Assembly December 2022

11:00am - 2:45pm

The Coiste Gnó has called for an Extraordinary Assembly (EA) to take place on December 10th for the following purposes

  • Election of a new Leas-Uachtarán

ISSU member schools STUDENT COUNCILS may nominate up to 2 voting and 2 non-voting delegates to attend on the day.

ISSU non-member schools STUDENT COUNCILS may nominate up to 4 observer delegates to attend on the day.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED


Extraordinary Assembly Documents

elections

There are 1 election being run on the day. The position of Leas-Uachtarán of the Coiste Gnó.

Please read the ELECTION HANDBOOK if you are interested in nominating yourself for the vacant position.

 

The Leas-Uachtarán Role

The ISSU Leas-Uachtarán assists the Uachtarán in leading the organisation day to day,

ensuring all structures within the union communicate effectively and delegating work to the officers of the Coiste Gnó. The Leas-Uachtarán will assume the duties of the Uachtarán in their absence. Working with the Uachtarán, they will ensure that the yearly work plan of the ISSU is fulfilled within their term and that the Coiste Gnó act on Directive Mandates passed at the Comhdháil Bhliaintiúl. The Leas-Uachtarán will also represent the organisation on a national level, along with the Uachtarán in dealings with stakeholders and partners where appropriate. The Leas-Uachtarán will also help to promote the grassroots engagement and membership development of the union.

Sample tasks

10.2.1 Working closely with Coiste Gnó officers and offering support with their individual

mandates e.g. campaign development, event planning, report writing

10.2.2 Attending meetings with stakeholders and partners in education

10.2.3 Giving media interviews in the absence of the Uachtarán 

10.2.4 Writing and presenting education-related submissions to relevant stakeholders with the Uachtarán in conjunction with other Coiste Gnó Officers and supported by the Secretariat.

What does this mean?:

Your remit is very much internal. You should focus on supporting the Uachtarán, building the union internally, ensuring all structures within the union communicate effectively and help with the grassroots engagement and membership development of the union. Emphasis on help, the Regional Officers and RLSO should take lead on this.

The only case in which you would really work externally is when delegated to or you’re running an individual project.

ie. the Uachtarán delegates a meeting to you or asks you to attend alongside her. 

Otherwise, you wouldn’t unless it’s relevant to a specific project you are involved in such as meeting with a group or person to discuss your individual project.

 

Extraordinary Assembly Timeline

  • Tuesday 8th November - Extraordinary Assembly Announced

  • Tuesday 8th November - Nominations Open

  • Saturday 26th November - Nominations Close

  • Tuesday 29th November- Change of Mind Deadline

  • Friday 2nd December, 11:59pm - Manifesto Deadline

  • Saturday 3rd December - Campaigning Begins

  • Saturday 10th December - Extraordinary Assembly