MTU Cork SU Structure

The Students’ Union is a democratic organisation governed by the constitution which was passed on 7th May 2020. The new constitution includes the provision to change the name of the Union from Cork Institute of Technology Students’ Union (CIT SU) to Munster Technological University Cork Students Union (MTU CSU). Copies of the constitution are available online at www.mtucorksu.ie. The management of the Unions affairs is conducted on four levels; Referendum, General Meeting, Union Council and Union Executive.

Referendum

This is the supreme decision making instrument of the Union - motions are put to a vote and all members are entitled to vote.

General Meeting

Union General Meetings are the supreme governing body of the Union subject to the decision of a Referendum. These take place twice per semester and give students an opportunity to air their views and concerns. Attendance of these meetings is vital to the representational functionality of your Union.

Union Council

Union Council is made up of all the Class Reps and the members of the Union Executive. Union Council determines the policy of the Union and mandate the Union Executive subject to the decision of Union General Meeting and Referenda. They meet three times per semester.

Class Reps

It is essential that each class elects a Class Rep. This person acts as a representative for their class and is their class’s chief spokesperson. It is important that the person who is elected is committed to the position, not only will they represent their class but they may also organise social events. Training is provided and looks excellent on a CV. The Vice President Education co-ordinates the Class Rep elections early in the academic year.

Union Council Awards

At the end of the year each student will have the opportunity to nominate their Class Rep for a Union Council Award. The Union Council Awards recognise outstanding Class Reps for their contribution to their class and the Union as a whole. The Institute/University President also awards a Presidential Citation to one Class Rep. Each Class Rep will also receive a Certificate of Merit at the ceremony.

Union Executive

The Union Executive is responsible for the initiation of policy of the Union subject to approval of Union Council, General Meeting and Referendum. They meet on a monthly basis. There are three full-time (sabbatical) officers and three part-time (non-sabbatical) officers in the Students’ Union.

Union Executive

Reports to Class Reps and layers below

Union Council

Class Reps report to student body at UGM and layers below General Meeting

UGMs consist of the general study body and meet monthly Referendum

Taken when required by student body and is the supreme decision making body