Western Sydney Law Students’ Association Inc.
Governance
The documents and decisions that govern WSLSA — our constitution, by-laws, member policies and committee minutes.
Governing documents
How WSLSA is run
WSLSA is an incorporated, student-run association. These documents set out how it is governed and what members and committee members can expect.
Primary instrument
The Constitution
The founding document of the Association. It sets out our objects, membership, the Executive Committee, general meetings and how the Association is administered.
Read the ConstitutionInternal regulations
By-Laws
The rules made under the Constitution that govern the day-to-day operation of the Association, its portfolios and its committees.
Read the By-LawsPrivacy & ethics
Code of Conduct
The standards of behaviour expected of members and committee members at WSLSA events and in the Association’s name, and how member information is handled.
Read the Code of ConductStructure
Student-led, member-accountable
WSLSA is governed by an Executive Committee elected by members each year. The Executive is accountable to members through general meetings, the Constitution and the records it keeps.
Every committee member agrees to the Code of Conduct and acts in the interests of the student body, not any individual or firm.
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IMembers
Law students at Western Sydney University who join the Association. Members elect the Executive and vote at general meetings.
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IIExecutive Committee
The President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary, who oversee the Association’s direction, finances and governance.
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IIIDirectors & Officers
Portfolio Directors, Social Justice Officers, the Competitions Subcommittee and Ordinary Officers, who run the Association’s programs.
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IVGeneral meetings
The Annual General Meeting and any special general meetings, where members receive reports, elect the committee and vote on constitutional change.
Transparency
Meeting minutes
The Executive Committee keeps a record of its meetings and decisions. Members can read the minutes archive to see how strategic and financial decisions are made.
Minutes are paraphrased for readability and may contain redactions for confidential sponsorship agreements or sensitive internal matters.
Questions
Contact the Secretary
For questions about the Constitution, by-laws, membership or meeting records, contact the WSLSA Secretary.
