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SEU Georgian National University SEU Student Self-Government Statute SEU Contents 1.

General Provisions; 2.

Goals and Objectives of Student Self-Government; 3.

General Assembly of Student Self-Government; 4.

President of Student Self-Government; 5.

Vice Presidents of Student Self-Government; 6.

Special Departments of Student Self-Government; 7.

Student Ombudsman; 8.

Student Self-Government Member; 9.

Student Self-Government Financing; 10.

Student Self-Government Election Commission; 11.


Final Provisions.

SEU 1.

General Provisions 1.1.

SEU Student Self-Government is a voluntary association of students formed by universal, equal, direct suffrage by secret ballot; 1.2.

Self-Government elections shall be considered duly held if 1/3 of the students at the university take part in it; 1.3.

Student Self-Government shall develop a statute; 1.4.

Student Self-Government is not a legal entity; 1.5.
Student Self-Government carries out its functions on the basis of the legislation of Georgia, this regulation and other internal university acts; 1.6.

Student Self-Government is independent in its activities; 1.7.

SEU ensures the protection of Student Self-Government rights and legitimate interests; 1.8.

Student Self-Government is chaired by the President.

2.

Goals and Objectives of Student Self-Government 2.1.
The goals of Student Self-Government activities are: • To develop of students' professional training level and creative activity; • To diversify student life; • Student participation in the daily activities of SEU; • To protect the legal rights of students; • To promote students' self-realization and the formation of independent thinking; • To prepare proposals and recommendations for SEU governing bodies to improve the learning process and quality; • To ensure maximum integration of the University into the European educational area and student participation in this process.
2.2.
Student Self-Government is authorized to: • Organize meetings, trainings, intellectual games, literary, sports, cultural, entertainment, scientific events; • Student Self-Government cooperates with university, governmental and non- governmental organizations, as well as associations, state and international organizations; • Student Self-Government can establish links with student organizations and international student associations of Georgian and foreign higher education institutions; SEU 2.3 Student Self-Government bodies are: • General Assembly; • Departments.
3.

General Assembly of Student Self-Government 3.1.

The highest body of Student Self-Government is the General Assembly, which includes all members of the SEU Student Self-Government; 3.2.

The General Assembly is convened at least twice a year.

If necessary, an extraordinary session will be convened at the initiative of 2/3 of the President or members of the self-government.

The meeting is decisive if it is attended by more than half of the members.
50% + 1 of the votes are needed to make a decision at the meeting; 3.3.

The member of the Self-Government shall be notified about the convening of the General Assembly by indicating the date and the agenda 3 days in advance; 3.4.
General Assembly of Student Self-Government: • Elects the President of the self-government from among its members; • Elects the Student Council, which consists of one representative from each course of each faculty of the University; • Elects the student ombudsman by a majority of votes; • Decides to terminate the status of a self-employed member or to accept a new member.

4.

President of the Student Self-Government 4.1.


The President of the Student Self-Government is elected by the General Assembly from among its members by secret ballot for a term of 2 years on the basis of universal, equal, direct elections; 4.2.
The President: • Convenes and chairs the general meeting; • Coordinates the work of self-governing bodies; • Appoints Heads of Departments together with Vice-Presidents; • Dismisses heads of departments in agreement with the vice-presidents, if there are appropriate grounds; • Liaises with the governing bodies of the SEU on behalf of the student self-government; SEU • Represents the Self-Government in relations with organizations and associations in agreement with the vice-presidents; • Sets the date of the next elections in agreement with the Vice-Presidents and the SEU administration; • Discusses and approves priority programs and projects with the Vice-Presidents.
4.3.

The grounds for early termination of the term of office of the Student Self-Government President are: • Personal Statement; • Suspension or termination of student status 4.4.

In the event of early termination of the Self-Government President, the Student Self- Government shall be headed by the first vice-president before the early elections.

5.

Vice Presidents of Student Self-Government 5.1.


The President has 4 Vice-Presidents, who are elected by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the President for a term of 2 years; 5.2.

Vice Presidents: • Conduct their activities in agreement with the President and are accountable to him; • Participate in personnel policy; • Control self-government activities; • Participate in the approval of priority programs and projects; 6.

Special Departments of Student Self-Government 6.1.
The special departments of Student Self-Government are established to fulfill the goals and objectives of Student Self-Government 6.2.

Each department has a head who is appointed for a term of 6 months by agreement of the President and Vice-President; 6.3.

A meeting of the members of the Department shall be convened at least once a month, chaired by the Head of the Department; 6.4.

The Head of Department should agree on a monthly work plan for the President and Vice- Presidents; 6.5.
The Student Self-Government departments are: • Department of Culture; • Department of Sports; • Public Relations Department; SEU • Department of International Relations; • Department of Education; 6.6.
The Department meeting: • Approves the Deputy Heads of the Department upon the recommendation of the Head of the Department; • Organizes and manages the implementation of Self-Government requirements; • A decision can be made if it is attended by more than half of the members, the decision being made by a simple majority of the members present.

7.

Student Ombudsman 7.1.


The Student Ombudsman is a student right defender at the University, elected by the General Assembly of Student Self-Government by a majority of votes.

7.2.

A member of the General Assembly of the Student Self-Government has the right to nominate a student ombudsman.

7.3.
The competences of the Student Ombudsman are: a) To protect of students' rights; b) To representing students' problems with the university administration; c) To protect the interests of the students in the relevant disciplinary commission in case of violation of the ethical norms provided by the University Code of Student Ethics and Disciplinary Responsibility; d) To protect the student's rights in the relevant disciplinary commission in case of violation of the ethical norms provided by the University Code of Ethics towards the student; e) To inform the students about their rights; f) To inform the students about student benefits at the university.
8.

Member of Student Self-Government 8.1.

Student self-government member: • Only university students can be elected as members of the Student Self-Government; • The authority of a Student Self-Government member is defined for a period of 2 years.
8.2 The grounds for early termination of the authority of a Student Self-Government member are: • Personal Statement; • Suspension or termination of student status; SEU • The decision of the President or Vice-President, if it grossly violates the University's bylaws, code of ethics, or this provision; • Declared incapable, missing or dead by a court.

8.3.
8.3.

A student Self-Government member is authorized to: • submit proposals to the General Assembly and request a response to them; • Receive information about student Self-Government activities; • Participate in activities organized by the Student Self-Government, develop and implement them themselves; • Receive support from Student Self-Government to protect their rights and interests; • Have the right to a deliberative vote; • Be elected to student self-governing bodies.

8.4.
8.4.

A member of the Student Self-Government is obliged to: • Comply with the requirements of this Regulation, University Bylaws, Code of Ethics; • Execute the decisions of the General Assembly of the Student Self-Government; • Protect the student reputation, prestige and property.

• Prevent discrediting of the university and student self-government through its activities; • Promote a healthy relationship between the student and the governing bodies of the teaching university.

9.
9.

Student Self-Government Financing 9.1.

Sources of student self-financing are: a) Finances allocated by the University; b) Voluntary donations.

9.2.

The financial side of Student Self-government is controlled by the President along with the Vice Presidents.

10.
10.

Student Self-Government Election Commission 10.1 The establishment of the Central Election Commission for Student Self-Government Elections shall be ensured by the current Student Self-Government in accordance with the regulations of the Student Self-Government Elections of Georgian National University SEU.

11.1 This Statute shall enter into force upon signature; 11.
Final Provisions 11.2 Amendments and additions to the Statute shall be made in accordance with the draft amendments to the General Meeting.

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