Standing Committee
The Union is run by student officers, who are unpaid and try to squeeze in degrees at the same time!
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Anna Holt - President:
president@dus.org.uk
The President is in charge of delivering a successful term. They chair debates, meetings, and coordinate the action of the Union Officers. The President is ultimately responsible for the Durham Union Society to its trustees and critically to you, its members.
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Katharine Thane - Secretary:
The Secretary is the administrative hub of the Union. The Secretary is responsible for communicating the members’ views to the other officers, recording the minutes of the debates and meetings, changes in the Constitution and has ultimate responsibility for the college secretaries.
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Sam Richards - Treasurer:
The Treasurer is in charge of the money! The Treasurer liaises with the responsible officers and sets budgets. They are the check and balance on spending, and keep the accounts up to date before presenting them to the trustees.
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Mhairi Campbell - Custodian.
The Custodian is responsible for 24 North Bailey Club. Working with the Assistant Treasurer and Bar Manager and staff, they ensure the smooth running of 24, and communicate all resolutions from the officers to Gordon, the Bar Manager.
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Chessie Kettle - Social Secretary:
The Social Secretary is responsible for delivering all of the Union’s fantastic social events that are held each term. They are supported in their role by the social committee.
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Michael Plygawko - Sponsorship Secretary:
The Sponsorship Secretary works closely with all of the other officers to ensure that all areas of the Union receive sponsorship. They are responsible for making and maintaining links between the Union and external parties.
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Guy Miscampbell- Director of Debating
debating@dus.org.uk
The Director of Debating is responsible for student debating, both inside and outside of Durham. Day to day tasks include running Monday Night Workshops and Advanced Debating Practice, selecting teams to represent Durham at Inter-Varsity competitions, and organising competitions such as Durham Schools, the Open and our own IV.
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Rishi Mansigani - President Elect
The President Elect is responsible for organising next term\\\\\\\'s debates. This is a very important role requiring a lot of preparation during the preceeding one and a half terms. The President elect will often be found in the Union Office helping organise their speakers, socials and events during their term. - Good Luck!
