Article Index
JCR Constitution
A. introduction
B Membership
C Access to Information
D External Affiliation
E Meetings
F Executive Committee
G Sub-committees
H Officers
I College Bodies
J Regular Events
K Finances
L Website
M Society Rooms
N Campaigns of Action
O Referenda
Standing Orders
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  1. A. Introduction
    1. This Constitution is applicable to and binding upon the Stapeldon Society, also known as Exeter College JCR, herein referred to as ‘The Society’.  All references to ‘The College’ are to Exeter College unless stated explicitly otherwise.  All other constitutions and constitutional amendments that have been passed by the Society previously are hereby superseded and of no further effect.
    2. The Society is a charity, and is exempt from registering under schedule 2 of the Charities Act 1993.  It shall consist of all junior members of Exeter College, subject to Section B of this Constitution, and shall be the recognised body of junior members of the College in dealing with all College and University authorities and with other student bodies.  The object of the Society is to promote the interests and welfare of, and social activities among, its members, and to represent the interests of undergraduates of the College to the Governing Body of the College.
    3. This Constitution shall be displayed on the website of the Society, and a hard copy held in the President’s room, to be open to inspection by any member and by anyone qualified for membership of the Society.  Another copy shall be deposited with the Sub-Rector.
    4. The Secretary of the Society shall be the interpreter of this Constitution.  Any member of the Society may overturn any ruling of Secretary upon obtaining the support of a two-thirds majority vote at a quorate General Meeting.
    5. This Constitution may be amended, by a motion passed by a two-thirds majority vote of those present and voting at a quorate General Meeting, provided at least two days notice is given of the motion.  Amendments made at any time to the Constitution shall be subject to the consent of the Governing Body.
    6. There shall be Standing Orders to govern the procedures of the Society.  These may be amended in the same way as the Constitution.
    7. Under the provisions of the Education Act (1994) the Governing Body is required to review this Constitution not later than the year 2014, and at intervals of not more than five years thereafter.
    8. All media interest in the Society and any of its members should be notified to the Home Bursar as College Media Liaison Officer.  This is not intended to prevent contact with the media but to ensure that advice is available in circumstances where it may be helpful.


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