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students in their union: clubs and societies handbook 2002/315. glossaryAGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Annual General MeetingAmendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A change to a motion or constitutionBUSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .British Universities Sports AssociationChairperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The impartial convenor and leader of a meetingCodes of Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A statement of safety standards, precautions and systemsConstitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A formal document that sets out the aims/objectives and working practicesof a union or organisation.EGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Extraordinary/Emergency General MeetingGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General MeetingIGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inaugural General MeetingMiDAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, organised by the Community TransportAssociation U.K.Minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The written records of a meetingMotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .An issue debated at a meetingNSLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .National Student Learning ProgrammePresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The elected leader of a club or a societyQuoracy/Quorum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The minimum number of people needed to make a vote validRisk Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A legal requirement that is the process of recognising hazards and analysingwhat risks they pose to individuals.Sabbatical Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A one time student that has been elected by the student body to representthem through the students’ union.Stadia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The leading, innovative and diverse network supporting quality studentdevelopment opportunities.Ultra Vires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Is Latin for “beyond the powers” (please refer to the Ultra Vires factsheet)Laws to be aware of:The Data Protection Act 1998 Sex Discrimination Act 1975Race Relations Act 1976 Health & Safety at Work Act 1974The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 199989