Student Union of Latvia
The aim of the Student Union of Latvia (LSA, ) is to represent Latvia's students, and to work for the observance of their rights and interests at a national and international level. Structure. The principal decision–making body of the LSA is the Congress that develops conceptual action plans, approves finances as well as elects the president and vice-president. The Congress gathers once a year and representatives are nominated by student unions. The LSA Council comes together regularly once per two months and decides about LSA statements and positions, about the development of the organisation  as well as defining the responsibilities of the members of the Board. It elects the Board. Representatives are nominated by student unions. LSA’s president, vice-president and officers are responsible for the daily work of organising and executing the policies laid down by the Congress and realizing the statements of the Council. The president administers the work of the officers. For the 2016-2017 term, the organisation's president is Maira Belova. Its vice president is Marta Megne. Membership. Since 1998, LSA is a full member of European Students' Union, an umbrella organisation of national European student unions. LSA  is also a member of NOM (Nordic Organisational meeting) and BOM (Baltic organisational meeting), which both are Nordic and Baltic student unions` cooperation networks to share experiences and support. Members. The members of LSA come from student unions of all Latvia higher education institutions. Accomplishments. Since 1994 LSA has submitted a number of proposals, regulations, amendments of law, as well as organised educational and informational seminars and other events. Among the main recent events the following can be mentioned: Partnerships. One LSA representative each is a member of the Accreditation Commission of the Ministry of Education and Science, of  the Council of Higher Education, and of the Convention of Councillors of the State Youth Initiative Centre. The organization cooperates with the Rectors’ Council, the National Youth Council of Latvia, and the National Pupil Council of Latvia. It is a member of the Baltic Organisation Meeting (BOM) of Baltic national unions of students. Projects. Every year LSA organises both thematic and educational seminars for the activists of local student unions: