Democracy
The Student's Union is a democracy governed by a constitution. As of July 2008, the new Union Constitution came into effect. All students of Swansea University are automatically enrolled into the Union at the beginning of each term and then have the right to produce and vote on motions at the Student Forums. Representing the students are the Sabbatical officers or now known as "Full Time Officers", Executive or "Part Time Officers", Societies and a Course Rep assembly. There are also management staff to help with the running of the Union.
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