Thursday 19-05-2022 - 13:00

Governance Review 2022 Referendums

You were given the opportunity to vote Yes, No or Abstain on the following two questions:

 

“Should Lancaster University Students' Union adopt the proposed new Articles of Association from 1st August 2022?”

Under the union’s Articles of Association, a turnout of at least 10% is required in order for referendum policy decisions to be considered valid.

1884 votes were received, a total turnout of 11.31%.

• Yes: 1586 (84%)
• No: 98 (5%)
• Abstain: 200 (11%)

As the turnout for the referenda did reach quoracy (10% of the student population, 1667), the results are binding, so Yes wins with 2/3rds majority.

 

“Should the Students’ Union allow candidates to campaign in groups for Union Assembly Delegate Elections?”

Under the union’s Articles of Association, a turnout of at least 10% is required in order for referendum policy decisions to be considered valid.

2101 votes were received, a total turnout of 12.61%.

• Yes: 1634 (78%)
• No: 268 (13%)
• Abstain: 198 (9%)

As the turnout for the referenda did reach quoracy (10% of the student population, 1667), the results are binding, so Yes wins with 2/3rds majority.