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@LancasterSU UPDATE: The event is running late, and the AGM will be starting in the next 20-30 minutes. Sit tight and be as comfortable as you can.

@LancasterSU Callum Penn, Chair, thanks for coming and apologising for the late start.
The FTO's PTO's, Student trustees all introduce themselves before we start.

@LancasterSU You can also listen in to @bailrigg_fm's live stream here 🎶
bfm-stream.lancs.ac.uk/agm2019

@LancasterSU This meeting will be following NUS protocols to help the event run smoothly. Everyone must remain seated at all times unless leaving.
Callum has also noted for those in attendance to please use jazz hands instead of clapping as it is more inclusive.

@LancasterSU *How this meeting will work*
The proposer of motion can speech for two minutes, amendments can be debated for a further two minutes. Once all have been brought forward, there will be a larger debate before voting 👍

@LancasterSU Note: Procedural motions have precedence over all other business and must be related only to the conduct of the meeting

@LancasterSU Motion from the floor: Asking why this is an annual general meeting rather than a regular general meeting.
Hannah, @LUSUVPUD, highlights that this wasn’t a political decision.

@LancasterSU A second motion from the floor proposes that item 6 is moved to item 1, arguing that trustees are not voted for and this needs to be addressed.
A third motion from the floor asks why the order of the motions changed altogether, especially the climate change emergency.

@LancasterSU Hannah, @LUSUVPUD highlights Student feedback, was decided to move agenda around to take account for this. We are here because of the sugarhouse and trustee board. There has been time factored in so we will get to it if we keep talking about agenda won’t get to it.

@LancasterSU Gigi, PTO, asks that people respect the jazz hands so people with autism can participate.

@LancasterSU Councillor, Jack O'Dwyer Henry, argues that:
- The ticketing system was unnecessary
- The bylaws talk about 3 separate venues should be used
- Delays in publication, paper copies of agenda only available this morning.
- These changes so close to the meeting is unnecessary.

@LancasterSU @LUSUVPUD agrees with Jack and that the proxy voting and motion was her fault. That the SU was down a member of staff and has had to enter operational sphere rather than political. Holds hands up, should have reacted better. Under normal circumstances, it typically has a longer.

@LancasterSU We are starting with motions, beginning with Save Our Sugarhouse.

@LancasterSU Katie Whearty, talking about how people care about Sugar, over 1000 students signed a petition. Uniquely inclusive and safe venue.
If students want it, then it should be kept, it’s profitable. ‘Bizzare secrecy’ should be ended, sugarhouse task group, nobody has heard of it.

@LancasterSU Into the debates from the floor:
A student who works at Sugar: "What is your plan to support us, because we won't be able to fund ourselves otherwise. This is not a democracy; it's disgusting. You're ignoring the fact that adults need jobs."

@LancasterSU @graeme_os, external trustee, argues:
They are not here to speak against the motion; there are things we can and cannot do because of charity legal framework. They make the decision that they think is the best as individuals.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn continues
When they are on the board as a trustee, they decide what they think is the best as an individual. If we think the offer on the table for an asset is in the best interest of the charity, this is how we have to act.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn
"On the point of staff jobs, the union tries to make sure there are jobs for students and off-campus. Our job as trustees is to act in the interest of the charity... We are not here to provide jobs, not in the education act.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn A student raises they personally think it is troubling that he doesn't think the union should be looking after members. They were sexually assaulted in a nightclub, the 2nd safest nightclub in the country made them feel safe to go out again, relies on the sugarhouse.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn Further students raise:
The SU saying acting in the best interest of the charity, they’re supposed to be providing social and recreational activities which they are not if closing sugar.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn Another student states they were spiked in Daltons once, would not feel safe going there again. Sugar is safer, has gender-neutral toilets and disabled access which Daltons does not. They’re excluding communities for a profit.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn The trustees respond to these student comments stating they are acting in the best interest in charity if someone comes along and makes a serious offer for an asset they must explore this. They emphasise that the board has yet made no decision. @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Graeme_Osborn thanks for the students to share stories about sexual assault/spiking, it is important that there are accessible options for students of all types.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham The trustees will take this into account. Charitable objective previously brought up is only one of our objectives. We have to decide if running a nightclub is the best way to meet all of our charitable goals. Is selling it the best way to do this?

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn Katie Whearty closing speech - this insulting that this is in our best interests, you’re meant to be providing for us, sugar is a safe place for students.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham Motion vote for SAVE OUR SUGARHOUSE:
In room- Nearly everyone in favour - 1 in abstain.
919 voted to approve, 10 to reject, 9 to abstain for proxy vote.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham Remember to tune into the live streams with @LA1TV and @bailrigg_fm!
bfm-stream.lancs.ac.uk/agm2019

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm SUGAR REFERENDUM
Tim Cartmel JCR President seconding motion as are all JCR Presidents except Grizedale.
The Fylde president states that it is of paramount importance for SU to represent the student body, they need to respect the referendum result SU, so needs to be binding

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm Nobody speaks against the motion.
A student has asks Graeme Osborn: do you think its right to have a SU that can overturn anything it wants? Would this be right for a county?
"What’s the point, this isn’t a democracy. You’re a SU, represent the students."

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @Graeme_Osborn responds:
We don't care what happens to the site of Sugar if we sell it. We haven’t decided to enter negotiations to make it into accommodation, it’s not about this. We don’t want to sell it for flats.
We can't be bound by the referendum due to charity law.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm Sarah, PTO, asks what are your actual reasons for selling Sugar? You think it’s in best interests but haven’t told us what the reasons are that are valid.

Ryan, who is seconding this motion, also adds, Sugar is so much more than of a nightclub, its part of the culture.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm Hannah @LUSUVPUD:
They have to balance the roles of trustee and FTO, but she wants the referendum to go ahead. "We should have involved students from the start."
She notes the PTO’s did not vote on sugarhouse.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm George, @LUSUPres
"The board took a collective decision on 24 August to go into talks and chosen since then to suspend due to save our sugar campaign. The student voice should be taken into account.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres George, @LUSUPres, continues:
They entertained sale because council concerns over housing around sugar, and they also looked at reasons to keep it open, including student intake, inclusivity. Lancaster only really has two nightclubs.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @Graeme_Osborn states that FTO's may all have different views, but the trustee board has collective responsibility once has voted. Officers may have different views different from their role as a trustee.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres Continuing from @Graeme_Osborn, on the point of reasons and profits, SU is a charity, they are not here to make a profit. It’s about funding services that we want to offer to students.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres Student, Oliver, wants to know if trustees should talk openly about the decision-making process - asking George specifically.
(Refers to article 4.8 on confidentiality)

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres 4.8 gives George, @LUSUPres, as chair has the power to trustees to speak their opinion.
George Osborn states that this doesn’t change decision, doesn’t also mean anything will change. They are in process of minutes being released as soon as possible.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres George, @LUSUPres, approves the trustees to speak opinion of sugar but still bound by trustee board.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres SUMMARY SPEECH from proposers - the result of referendum will affect student experience for years to come, no matter the stance. You surely must acknowledge how important this is. Asks all students to back motion, making sure the SU democratically listens to its students.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres SUGAR REFERENDUM MOTION
922 VOTES
896 VOTED TO APPROVE

Motion Passes.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres Atree, proposing the next motion states:
"Does 23% mean anything to ourselves? It's how many SU members thought they were listened to, and the new SU president brought this down to single digits."

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres One-third of the current board are not current students, the trustee board will never have our interest. This motion seeks approval removal of 28.3 from the articles of association, as the referendum results can be overturned otherwise. Students should decide if it is binding

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres The debate now opens to the floor.

Why is nobody making a speech against this except Graeme?
Graeme is not a student, so can’t make speeches for/against.

Another student agrees that the referendum should be binding as 23.3.2 makes this law-abiding.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres Bee, @LUSUVPEducation , argues that the responsibility is delegated to exec committee, while the board is able to make decisions.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres One student questions: We don’t know what we’re voting for. If sugar is sold and profit is made, what are we going to get in return?
Another student raises that the people who aren’t students should be letting us have a say on we want. They should listen not to override us.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @Graeme_Osborn states that he has turned up to listen to student voices and to hear students opinions.
"It comes down to what you want us to do. It is not for me as a non-student to say what students do/don't want."
He also highlights he doesn't care what happens to the site.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres A student from the floor: If you're to sell sugar, we're going to tell you to build another sugarhouse. You don't live in Lancaster are not a student; why bother?

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres Graeme states they care about where the proceeds go. Is a requirement that says we can sell it if we deem it to be a financial threat to the union. It might not be a realistic option to rebuild another sugar as there is nowhere to build it, but we will look for recommendations.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres Atree's closing remarks
Discussions into the money from sugar and what to do with it should be happening alongside negotiations to sell. We did not vote for any of the trustees you should not say what is best for us.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres *MOTION VOTES*
PROXY 934
783 APPROVE
27 REJECT
124 ABSTAIN

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres FTO PUBLIC STANCE ON PUBLIC SALE OF SUGAR
Hannah, FTO, reads out the motion on behalf of the students who submitted it.
As political leads, officers are allowed to take a stance on referendum sides. FTO officers should take a stance as political leads by the end of week 4.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres *Opening the floor to debate*
One student states: If we have the money and we get asked what we want to do with it, we haven’t seen this before. Where is the money going when people want LGBT+ disability services. We have no jobs or no safe space, we don't know where to turn.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres Another student raises: How come the a-level results day was on 17th August, and we found out about this in September. Freshers have come here expecting a safe place. Do you not think the sale of sugarhouse will damage the charity and the university's reputation?

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres A student from the floor proposes that this moves to a vote as George has already approved FTO's stating their opinion on the Sugarhouse vote.
This motion passes.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres Motion vote:
PROXY- 934
633 APPROVE
98 AGAINST
203 ABSTAIN
Motion passes

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres We will now take a 10-minute recess break. Be back soon!

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres We're back...
And we're stright into procedural motion asking for 20 minutes discussion on the officer's point of view on the sugarhouse sale and votes. This has been differed to the allocated question time for FTO's.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres Motion 5) Recording of Trustee Board
Amy, County JCR President, wants live streaming of trustee board meetings. The board have made decisions were not in our best interests. No one knows the trustees, but they decide for us.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres Amy continues that she's not saying we have to live stream votes, by streaming of exec committee it can be successful. They are making decisions we didn't ask for us.
"We don't want the money we want sugarhouse."
Would also like SU President what he thinks of this motion.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres Motion Against:
Jenna and Kathy as trustee members highlight that they are students and are volunteers to sit on the trustee board. Within two clicks on SU board, you can find out who they are.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres Atree (student)- Can I ask all of FTO’s what all of their opinions on sugarhouse is?

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres George, @LUSUPres, thinks live streaming of exec committee was a great success, lets the student see how decisions are made and increased transparency. Regarding trustee board meetings, if it passes, he will approve but will not live stream anything confidentiality.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres George, @LUSUPres, is against the sale of the sugarhouse.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres Hannah, @LUSUVPUD thinks it is a brilliant idea to live stream trustee board meeting, any student body meeting that affects students. She thanks @LA1TV for streaming this AGM.
Hannah voted to keep sugar open, and formally asked them to suspend sale along with George.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD Lewis, @LUSUComms, thinks live streaming is a great idea in terms of transparency. He is completely against the sale of the sugarhouse, couldn’t imagine student experience without it. He also voted to suspend the sale.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms Grishma, @LUSUVPWC , doesn't agree with the sale of sugar, as it is not in best interests of students having worked on welfare boards. She voted to suspend the sale.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC Bee, @LUSUVPEducation, furthers that live streaming would be a great step forward before elected had no idea what the trustee board was to understand how the union is run. You can’t put a price on student experience, so she voted to keep sugar open and voted to suspend the sale

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation @Graeme_Osborn states that live streaming presents legal risks for confidentiality. Would also create a risk that some trustees may not be able to say what they truly believe, should this be in a public domain?

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation Jack, as a city councillor, states that it is quite easy to separate confidential info from none info at city council.

Students express that they would rather have the proposed heavily dedicated version of a live stream, would rather that than not at all.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation It is raised that these live streams should be released with a transcript so ALL students can access the information.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation *Summary speech*
Amy - Interesting that the FTOs are for transparency and that the others aren’t, they are careful with their words here tonight. The welfare of students LGBT, and disabled should be the priority, and what can we gain that is so good compared to all of that.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation Motion vote:
PROXY 935 VOTES
610 PASSED
25 AGAINST
300 ABSTAIN

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation STUDENT TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT
Cameron is speaking on behalf of Robert.
The trustee board has a vacancy for an undergrad student, but this has not been well advertised.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation Continuing the previous speech: with important student issues arising its vital that students are fully represented in the board, paramount they are. Recruitment should happen by week 8 of this term.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation It is proposed to move straight to vote in the interest of time

Jenna states why this recruitment hasn’t gone ahead yet is due to logistics, and have to have certain people represented to do all interviews.

PROXY 933 VOTES
579 PASSED
18 AGAINST
336 ABSTAIN

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation A procedural motion passed to extend for half an hour.
Make a brew everyone, we're carrying on going until 9:30pm

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation POSITION ON INDUSTRIAL ACTION
By @LUSUVPEducation
The union took a neutral position previously on industrial action, wants the decision to be based on an informed decision.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation Continuing: During the last set of strikes, tutors didn't say they would be on strike and didn't upload resources, affecting learnings. The university's failings show if this is not provided. Three unions are currently balloting. She welcomes a joint union approach.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation AMENDMENTS -
PG student states that motion doesn’t mention PG students who teach UG. We don’t have enough time to mark your work, affecting your time at university. Gender and racial pay gaps are making higher education inaccessible.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation PG students would strike if it went this way, and they hope @LancasterSU support this.

@LUSUVPEducation highlights it would be premature to approve this as students should be consulted first, and this issue should go to referendum.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation Jack highlights that under 3.3.2.2 should accept pre-arbitrary things as friends so we can vote.
Bee states she wanted opinions and discussion. We need to ask more students what we think; changing the motion to approval is a problem.
Procedural motion was withdrawn.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation We are pausing for clarification on the amendments to the motion.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation Remember to tune in to the live streams on @bailrigg_fm and @LA1TV to see what's going on!

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation Bee, @LUSUVPEducation, states that there have been difficulties getting lecture recording and honest marking. If we support industrial action, would you support us in lecture recording? There should be a discussion with lecturers.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation Gigi, PTO, states that money not given to postgrad students, no idea where the money goes. She is happy to discuss where the money goes.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation POSITION ON INDUSTRIAL ACTION
PROXY
931 VOTES
306 APPROVE
48 REJECT
577 ABSTAIN

Motion passes.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation CLIMATE CHANGE EMERGENCY
Jack O'Dwyer Henry to propose:

It is essential to discuss this as an imminent emergency, climate change. The motion asks for students to take a radical change for University, to stop funding companies that use fossil fuels.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation Jack continues: The motion asks to cut all ties with these companies, as our university invests money in three of these big companies. To stop funding companies that use fossil fuels profiting from the destruction of our planet.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation TO SPEAK AGAINST-
One student recognises urgent issues of climate change but doesn’t like the idea of cutting all ties with Barclays. Santander also on campus which contributed to this issue. Plus working people will be affected.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation STATEMENTS / QUESTIONS
Santander also put a lot of money into internships for students at the uni that would otherwise be unpaid.
Another states that Lancaster is number one in the country for graduate prospects so scaring off such a big employer could be catastrophic.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation Gigi is saying international officer will start a campaign to help international students move bank, Nicholas shaking head. We can’t tell people who bank to go to as we can’t promote international interests.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation One student raises that if we are trying to save our planet, we are as bad as the SU if we pick and choose which companies are bad for our interests. We should act in the interest of the planet.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation Move to vote:

PROXY
934 VOTES
739 APPROVE
56 REJECT
139 ABSTAIN

Motion passed.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation There is currently a discussion on whether to extend or postpone the meeting for the rest of the AGM's agenda.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation The motion passes to extend the meeting until 10pm

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation The next motion was on affordable student housing, presented by Andrew, who states:
The union is promoting housing companies like Caton Court. The view of the motion is that LUSU has a full track record of housing companies, and they should be opposing high living costs.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation Andrew continues that the university should not be making a profit for our need to live.

There is a procedural motion that the motion should go straight to a vote which passes.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation AFFORDABLE HOUSING

PROXY
934 VOTES
740APPROVE
33 REJECT
161 ABSTAIN

Motion passes

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation DEMOCRATISATION
The proposer states:
There is a lack of democracy in our SU and accountability, which needs to be addressed. This asks to set up a university council to elect a trustee board and elected trustees

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation Procedural motion to go straight to vote.
There is a motion against as there needs to be a discussion about these boards; it is not something that we rush into before we make any discussion.

The procedural motion passes.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation PROXY
933 VOTES
607 APPROVE
18 REJECT
308 ABSTAIN

Motion passes.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation INCREASED STUDENT INPUT IN SU SPENDING
Proposed by @LUSUVPUD
The motion asks to increase student input in how union budgets are spent, has more budget left, budgets committee with representation with people from societies, clubs, JCRS, and for how officers spend money.

@LancasterSU @Graeme_Osborn @Jenna_Higham @LA1TV @bailrigg_fm @LUSUPres @LUSUVPUD @LUSUComms @LUSUVPWC @LUSUVPEducation Procedural motion to move straight to voting, which passes.
PROXY
934 VOTES
714 APPROVE
26 REJECT
149 ABSTAIN

Motion passes.

@LUSUVPUD goes through the financial accounts of @LancasterSU for 2019-20

@LUSUVPUD @LancasterSU During the union accounts, questions are raised on the expenditure on mental health services.
Trustee's highlight that there is no specific breakdown because these charts do not take into account JCR's and University spending on services. It is not an accurate representation.

@LUSUVPUD @LancasterSU Question about money on pensions directed to @LUSUVPUD will be replied to at a later date once Hannah can provide accurate information.

@LUSUVPUD @LancasterSU PROXY
934 VOTES
415 APPROVE
74 REJECT
445 ABSTAIN

Motion passes.

@LUSUVPUD @LancasterSU Procedural motion for the meeting to adjourn.
Motion passes.

@LUSUVPUD @LancasterSU Thank you to everyone who read/listened!
Well done to our colleaguesat @LA1TV and @bailrigg_fm
Have a good night everyone.