Governance
The Students' Union is a democratic, charitable organisation led by our members, students at Lancaster University. The byelaws, terms of reference, policies, and other documents outline how we work as a democratic organisation and the procedures, protocols, and processes we follow.
Articles of Association
The articles define the Students' Union as a charitable, member-led organisation.
Byelaws
The byelaws define how the Students' Union's democracy works. They can only be amended by a vote at Union Assembly and Trustee Board.
5. Full Time Officer Group Byelaw
6. Democracy and Elections Byelaw
9. Procedure for Union Assembly Byelaw
10. Accountability and Transparency Byelaw
14. Campaigns and Liberation Groups Byelaw
15. Student Members' Meeting Byelaw
Terms of Reference
Terms of Reference are the rules and regulations that define the work of Students' Union executives who are sub-committees of Union Assembly.
Societies Committee Terms of Reference | Appendix A | Appendix B
Sport Committee Terms of Reference
Bowland College JCR Executive Terms of Reference
Cartmel College JCR Executive Terms of Reference
County College JCR Executive Terms of Reference
Furness College JCR Executive Terms of Reference
Fylde College JCR Executive Terms of Reference
Graduate College PG Board Executive Terms of Reference
Grizedale College JCR Executive Terms of Reference
Lonsdale College JCR Executive Terms of Reference
Pendle College JCR Executive Terms of Reference
LGBTQ+ Forum Terms of Reference
Students with Disabilities Forum Terms of Reference
Policy
Periodically the members of the Students' Union set policy for the organisation via Union Assembly or referenda.
External Religious Advertisement (lapses February 2026)
Accessibility Policy (lapses May 2026)
Pronoun Policy (lapses May 2026)
Safe Space Policy (lapses May 2026)
Student Number Growth Policy (lapses May 2026)
Impact of the ongoing conflict in Israel-Palestine on students in Lancaster (lapses December 2026)
Wednesday Afternoons and Timetabling (lapses February 2027)
Harm Reduction Drugs and Alcohol (lapses February 2027)
Trans Rights Policy (lapses May 2027)
Plant Based Universities (lapses May 2027)
Lancaster Palestine Solidarity Encampment Policy (lapses June 2027)
Support for cycling and the Lancaster University Cycle Lane Campaign Policy (lapses November 2027)
Other Documents
Other documents that define the operations of the Students' Union.
Financial Regulations and Financial Regulations Appendix A
