Structure
The membership elects a committee at the annual general meeting. The highest position is that of Auditor. With the exception of Vice-Auditor and Speaker Development Officer,which are appointed by the Auditor, all other positions are elected by the membership. While many debating societies use a mayoral style chain to indicate the Auditor, in UL the auditor wears an academic style purple gown. Due to the semester system in UL where students spend semesters away from college on "Co-Op" work experience there is often a change in Auditor, and other committee members, mid way through the year. Vice positions were abolished in 2008 but may be re-instated in the future.
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