Under Article 6.1.3 of the MISU Constitution, the MISU Executive Committee has called a referendum to:
Adopt a new democratic ecosystem for MISU to replace the current failing representative democracy structures.
The Timeline
The Executive Committee debated the motion and called a referendum on 29.01.2026.
Union Council will meet on 04.02.2026 to debate the motion. Union Council is open to all students to attend.
The referendum for students to vote on the changes will be held on Thursday, 12 Feb 2026.
If the changes are approved, the Representation System will come into effect in June 2026, with elections to fill the new roles to be held in March 2026.
The Changes
To adopt this new democratic ecosystem, the following Articles of the MISU Constitution will need to be amended:
Article 5. Governance
Article 8. Management Board (currently Article 19)
Article 9. (NEW) Democracy and Student Voice Framework
Article 10. Advocacy Officer Team (currently Article 10. Executive Committee)
Articles 11-20. Renumbered and updated to remove references to Union Council and Class Representatives and align with new democratic framework
Article 11. Amendments
Article 12. Accountability and Discipline
Article 13. Indemnity
Article 14. Elections
Article 15. Interpretation
Article 16. Autonomy
Article 17. Affiliations
Article 18. Finance
Article 19. General Manager
Article 20. Standing Orders
Note: Full constitutional text and detailed proposal document available in the coming weeks.
Voting Day
Voting Day will take place on Thursday, 12 February 2026 from 8am to 6pm and the ballot will appear as follows:
Do you approve the adoption of a new democratic ecosystem for MISU, including the constitutional amendments required to implement it?
YES
NO