Council → Student Council

About Student Council

Student Council is a team of student representatives for curricular and extracurricular activities. The Student Council role is to give students an opportunity to experience leadership and to express their opinions and grievances. In order to create a healthy environment and promote the overall growth of the students at the College, the Student Council will continuously seek to identify student-related concerns and assist in their resolution.

Objectives

✔ To be the voice of the students to the administration, and vice versa as well.

✔ To develop and provide opportunities for leadership by organizing and carrying out college activities.

✔ To provide a platform where the students can showcase their talent without hesitation.

✔ To develop student potential and promote educated, honest, interested, and active citizenship.

✔ To encourage student involvement in the council, different clubs, committees, and other activities

Role and Responsibilities

President

The President is responsible for presiding over meetings of the Council. The President, with the Secretary, prepares the agenda for each meeting and, where necessary, signs the minutes once they have been agreed by the Council. The President may also be designated to represent the Council at meetings with management.

Vice-President

The Vice-Presidents are responsible for assisting the President, and when the President is absent from a meeting she/he assumes the role of the President for that meeting.

Secretary

The Secretary, with the President, is responsible for maintaining accurate and organized records of all council meetings. This includes creating agendas, taking minutes, and recording attendance.

Joint Secretary

The Joint Secretary typically assists the Secretary in their duties. This may involve helping with administrative tasks, such as organizing meetings, taking minutes, and managing correspondence.

Treasurer

Treasurer positions in a student council primarily revolve around managing the council's finances and ensuring financial responsibility.

Joint Treasurer

The Joint Treasurer works closely with the Treasurer to help manage the council's finances effectively. They assist in various financial tasks and responsibilities.

Member

Members in the Student Council actively engage in council meetings, discussions, and activities. Attend meetings regularly and contribute constructively to discussions and decision-making. Effective communication, teamwork, and a commitment to serving the student community are essential qualities for a successful member of a student council.