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Executive Committee
5 offices
Executive Committee
President
- Chief executive officer of the SRC; presides over all executive decisions
- Represents students at university management and external bodies
- Appoints the Speaker and other executive officers (subject to LC approval)
- Signs all official SRC instruments and warrants
- May declare a state of emergency within the SRC with LC approval
Executive Committee
Vice President
- Chairs the Students' Academic Board
- Acts as President when the President is absent or incapacitated
- Oversees committee coordination and inter-body communication
- Attends and participates in Legislative Council sessions
Executive Committee
General Secretary
- Keeper of all SRC records, minutes, and official correspondence
- Publishes all SRC notices and agendas
- Oversees the Clubs & Societies Commission with the Legal Affairs Commission
- Designated deputy: Deputy General Secretary (running-mate)
Executive Committee
Financial Secretary
- Manages, controls, and accounts for all SRC funds
- Prepares and presents the annual SRC budget
- Signs off on all disbursements alongside the President & General Secretary
- Designated deputy: Deputy Financial Secretary (running-mate)
Executive Committee
Public Relations Officer
- Manages all SRC communications and public image
- Coordinates media relations and press releases
- Chairs the Public Relations Office Committee
- Publishes student-facing reports and announcements
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Other Executive Officers
10 offices
Leads all inter-institutional student relations and external advocacy on behalf of SUC students.
Key Responsibilities
- Represents SUC SRC at GRASAG, NUGS, PUSAG, and all external student bodies
- Builds and sustains partnerships with other universities and institutions
- Coordinates joint programs and solidarity actions with external student bodies
- Works with External Affairs Secretary on all official correspondence
HKA MandateHenry's president-elect team will pursue active PUSAG-level engagement so SUC students have a stronger national student voice.
Supports the External Affairs President; manages documentation and logistics for all inter-institutional engagements.
Key Responsibilities
- Records minutes and proceedings of all external meetings
- Manages outgoing correspondence to external student bodies
- Maintains a register of all inter-institutional agreements and MOUs
Chairs the Gender Commission; champions the rights, welfare, and representation of women students at SUC.
Key Responsibilities
- Advocates for gender equity policies within the university
- Organises programs on women's rights, empowerment, and leadership
- Liaises with university authorities on matters affecting female students
- Chairs the Women in Leadership forum and Gender Commission meetings
HKA MandateThe president-elect team will establish a dedicated Women in Leadership & Inclusion Roundtable to strengthen structural representation.
The dedicated voice of weekend and part-time students, ensuring their unique needs are heard in all SRC decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Represents all part-time and weekend-programme students in the Executive
- Advocates for scheduling, access, and welfare policies that accommodate part-time students
- Reports on part-time student issues at every General Council meeting
Chief legal officer of the SRC. Chairs the Legal Affairs Commission and represents the SRC in all Judicial Committee hearings.
Key Responsibilities
- Appointed by the President; chairs the Legal Affairs Commission
- Sole SRC representative at all Judicial Committee hearings
- Advises all commissions on drafting working documents and by-laws
- Presents periodic legal affairs reports to Legislative Council
- All proceedings against the President are instituted through this office
Chairs the Welfare Commission; oversees all student welfare initiatives including health, housing, and emergency support.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinates welfare programs for all students including international and graduate students
- Manages the SRC Welfare Fund and emergency support mechanisms
- Liaises with the university on hostel allocation, health services, and campus safety
- Chairs all Welfare Commission meetings and reports to the Executive
HKA MandateThe Academic Support Fund will sit within this commissioner's mandate, with emergency support for students facing small fee balances.
Chairs the Entertainment & Organizing Commission; plans and delivers all SRC social and cultural events including SRC Week.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads planning for SRC Week, cultural events, and campus social activities
- Coordinates with Hall/Hostel entertainment committees and ISA
- Manages event budgets and logistics in collaboration with the Financial Secretary
- Ensures inclusivity and broad participation in all SRC events
Chairs the Sports & Games Commission; collaborates with the Sports Directorate to promote athletic activity campus-wide.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinates inter-faculty, inter-hall, and inter-institutional sports competitions
- Collaborates with the university Sports Directorate on facilities and programming
- Ensures student athletes receive SRC support and recognition
- Drafts the commission's working document with the Legal Affairs Commission
Oversees all SRC property and campus facility matters; chairs the Properties & Facilities Commission.
Key Responsibilities
- Manages SRC assets, equipment, and property
- Liaises with university estates on campus infrastructure needs
- Oversees hostel and facilities sub-committees
- Drafts the commission's working document with the Legal Affairs Commission
HKA MandateThe live Hostel Allocation Tracker will be coordinated through this commissioner's office.
Chairs the Transport Commission; manages all SRC-related student transportation concerns and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinates transport for SRC events, excursions, and inter-campus travel
- Advocates for student transport subsidies and improved routes
- Manages SRC transport assets and vendor relations
- Drafts the commission's working document with the Legal Affairs Commission
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Legislative Council
Parliament of the SRC
Presides over all Legislative Council sessions; appointed by the President and approved by the Council.
Key Responsibilities
- Chairs all Legislative Council sittings; maintains order and procedure
- Certifies all bills and resolutions passed by the Council
- Ensures the Standing Orders of Legislature are observed
- Appointed by the President under Article 20(1)(b); subject to LC approval
Elected by the Legislative Council; presides when the Speaker is absent and supports council administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Acts as Speaker in the absence or incapacitation of the Speaker
- Elected directly by members of the Legislative Council
- Assists the Speaker in enforcing Standing Orders
Administrative head of the Legislative Council secretariat; manages records, agenda, and official LC documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepares and circulates legislative agendas and minutes
- Maintains the official records of all LC proceedings
- Advises the Speaker on parliamentary procedure
Sit in the Legislative Council as elected representatives of their respective faculties; vote on all council matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent all students within their faculty at the Legislative Council
- Vote on SRC budgets, appointments, and policy resolutions
- Relay council decisions back to their faculty communities
- Participate in legislative committee work as assigned
Residential student leaders who sit in the Legislative Council and represent the interests of their halls and hostels.
Key Responsibilities
- Voice hostel-specific welfare and facilities issues in the LC
- Vote on all legislative matters; approve SRC budgets and appointments
- Coordinate with the Welfare and Properties Commissioners on hall issues
Represent international students within the Legislative Council; ensure ISA concerns are embedded in all SRC decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Full voting members of the Legislative Council
- Advocate for international students' welfare, housing, and academic needs
- Participate in all standing committee work relevant to international students
Sits in the Legislative Council representing graduate students, where a graduate student body exists at SUC.
Key Responsibilities
- Full voting member of the Legislative Council (if graduate student body exists)
- Represents graduate-level academic and welfare concerns
- Participates in relevant standing committee work
Constitutional NoteThe constitution states this seat is filled "if any" — the position is conditional on the existence of a recognised graduate student association at SUC.
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Judicial Council
Independent of Executive & Legislature
Head of the SRC's independent judiciary; presides over all Judicial Committee hearings and deliberations.
Key Responsibilities
- Chairs all Judicial Committee sittings and delivers binding rulings
- Exercises original, appellate, supervisory, and review jurisdiction
- Interprets the SRC Constitution when disputes arise
- May not be removed by the Executive or Legislature — independence guaranteed
Maintains all official Judicial Council records; manages documentation of hearings, orders, and rulings.
Key Responsibilities
- Records verbatim minutes of all Judicial Committee hearings
- Manages the official register of all judicial orders and decisions
- Handles administrative correspondence of the Judicial Council
Serve on the Judicial Committee as representatives of their faculties; participate in hearings involving faculty-level disputes.
Key Responsibilities
- Sit on the Judicial Committee for all hearings as required
- Handle first-instance judicial matters arising from their faculties
- Ensure judicial decisions are communicated to their faculties
Represent halls and hostels on the Judicial Committee; handle residential disputes and disciplinary matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Sit on the Judicial Committee for residential and hostel disputes
- Ensure fair and due-process hearings for hall residents
- Communicate judicial decisions to hall/hostel leadership
Represents international students in the Judicial Council; ensures equitable treatment of ISA members in all proceedings.
Key Responsibilities
- Sits on the Judicial Committee for all hearings involving international students
- Advocates for culturally sensitive and fair judicial processes
Represents graduate students on the Judicial Committee where a graduate student body exists at SUC.
Key Responsibilities
- Sits on the Judicial Committee for matters involving graduate students
- Ensures graduate students receive fair representation in all proceedings
Constitutional NoteConditional on the existence of a recognised graduate student body at SUC, consistent with the constitution's "if any" provision.
Sits on the Judicial Council as a representative of the SUC-SRC Cadet Corps, where such a corps exists.
Key Responsibilities
- Represents cadet students in Judicial Council proceedings
- Participates in Judicial Committee hearings as required
Constitutional NoteThis position, often omitted from unofficial summaries, is explicitly included in Chapter 8 of the SUC SRC Constitution.
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Standing Commissions & Committees
Chapter 9 · 12 bodies
Plans and delivers all student welfare programs — from health support to emergency relief and campus safety initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Designs and delivers student health, mental wellness, and safety programs
- Manages emergency welfare funds and hardship support
- Coordinates with halls/hostels and ISA on welfare-related issues
- Reports to the Executive and Legislative Council on welfare matters
HKA MandateThe Academic Support Fund and Exam Wellness Package will be delivered through this commission under the student mandate.
Plans, organizes, and executes all SRC social and cultural events including SRC Week and campus-wide celebrations.
Key Responsibilities
- Plans and delivers SRC Week, orientation events, and social programs
- Coordinates with ISA and hall entertainment sub-committees
- Manages event budgets, logistics, and vendor relationships
- Ensures all events are inclusive and open to the entire student body
Manages all SRC properties and advocates for improved campus facilities for students.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintains an inventory of all SRC assets and equipment
- Advocates with university management on campus infrastructure improvements
- Oversees facility sub-committees in halls, hostels, and faculties
- Coordinates hostel allocation processes
Oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of all major SRC capital and development projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops project plans, timelines, and budgets for SRC initiatives
- Monitors project progress and reports to the Executive and LC
- Ensures delivery of legacy infrastructure projects
- Coordinates with Properties Commission and university management
HKA MandatePublic Project Trackers, live and visible to all students, will be managed through this committee under HKA's operating model.
Manages all SRC transportation matters — from event logistics to student travel advocacy and fleet coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinates transport for SRC events, excursions, and inter-campus activities
- Negotiates student transport subsidies with service providers
- Manages SRC transport assets and vendor contracts
- Advises on safe travel during vacation periods
Coordinates all student sporting activities on campus, from inter-faculty leagues to external competitions.
Key Responsibilities
- Organises inter-faculty, inter-hall, and inter-university sports competitions
- Collaborates with the Sports Directorate on facilities and programming
- Identifies and supports talented student athletes
- Manages sports equipment and venue bookings
Regulates, supports, and grows all SRC-recognised student clubs and societies on campus.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintains a register of all SRC-recognised clubs and societies
- Reviews and approves applications for new club recognition
- Enforces by-laws regulating club operations (drafted with Legal Affairs)
- Allocates SRC support and resources to active clubs
The SRC's academic advocacy body; addresses all matters relating to student academic welfare, rights, and representation.
Key Responsibilities
- Advocates on student academic concerns: grading, timetabling, and teaching quality
- Engages university academic departments on student representation
- Coordinates the Academic Support Fund eligibility framework
- Liaises with Deans and Heads of Department on student academic welfare
HKA MandateDavid, as Vice President-Elect, will chair this board with an active mandate, including exam welfare negotiations and Level 100-400 departmental rep integration.
Produces and oversees all official SRC publications, newsletters, and student media content.
Key Responsibilities
- Publishes the official SRC newsletter and student-facing communications
- Maintains editorial standards for all SRC print and digital content
- Works with the PRO to ensure timely and accurate student information
- Archives all official SRC publications and records
Oversees all SRC financial planning, budget approval, expenditure monitoring, and audit compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviews and recommends approval of all SRC budgets to the LC
- Monitors expenditure against approved budgets throughout the year
- Coordinates the annual internal audit with the Audit Committee
- Ensures all signatories and financial controls are in place
HKA MandateMonthly "You Spoke, We Acted" reports will include a finance summary, with an end-of-tenure audit involving independent student auditors.
Manages all SRC communications, branding, media relations, and student-facing information dissemination.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops the SRC's communications strategy and media presence
- Manages all social media, press releases, and public announcements
- Coordinates coverage of SRC events and activities
- Produces the monthly "You Spoke, We Acted" report under HKA's reporting model
Drives technology adoption and digital innovation across the SRC and student community at SUC.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains the SRC's digital infrastructure and tools
- Promotes technology literacy and innovation programs for students
- Advises the Executive on digital strategy and platforms
- Commissioners elected by the student body under Chapter 12
HKA MandateTIDCom will power the Digital Suggestion Box, live project trackers, and WhatsApp Live infrastructure from Day 1.
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Gender (Women's) Commission
Chapter 11
A constitutionally-established standalone commission (not merely an executive officer role) dedicated to women's rights, empowerment, and representation at SUC.
Key Responsibilities
- Advocates for gender equity and anti-discrimination policies at the university
- Organises empowerment programs, leadership seminars, and awareness campaigns
- Manages the Commission's own dedicated finance line under the SRC budget
- Reports independently to the Executive and Legislative Council
- Chaired by the Gender (Women's) Commissioner
Constitutional NoteChapter 11 establishes the Gender Commission as a separate body with its own structure and finance provisions — not merely an executive officer role. Often overlooked in informal summaries.
