EUPS Governing Documents
Character of EUPS
EUPS is a non-political and not-for-profit student organization interested in the promotion of the cultural bonds between the (pro)Iranians of the Edinburgh University and in the promotion of the Iranian civilization and culture in the university and worldwide.
Objectives of EUPS
1) Discussion of information and knowledge about issues of student life of the members
2) Promotion of the Iranian civilization and culture in the fields of the Edinburgh University, through strengthened ties with the academic departments at the University of Edinburgh and holding joint events. EUPS will celebrate cultural occasions in an effort to raise cultural awareness among its constituencies.
Activities of EUPS
1) Regular committee member meetings to discuss society events and gives members the opportunity to express their thoughts and ideas. At the same time there is an effort to develop strong communicative bonds between the members
2) Cultural activities on Iran to be held in Edinburgh such as:
- organising lecture series by academics, exhibitions, film projections, music concerts, dance performances.
- sponsoring of cultural events
3) General social events
Founder & Executive Committee
i) Date: January 2000
ii) Duties
President
- Representation of the Society in every official event in the EU (e.g. EUSA) and in the meetings with the members of the EUPS.
- Supervision of the other members of the Executive Committee
- Public relations.
- Cooperation with other members for several issues (e.g. finances, website, e-mail list etc.
Secretary
- The correspondence of the Society.
- Editor of the EUPS Website
- The EUPS emailing list.
- EUSA
Treasurer
- The finances of the society.
i) to keep up-to-date Society accounts
ii) to budget for Society events
iii) to apply for grants that are offered by EUSA
Advisory Members
- The participation in the councils of the committee,
- The occasional replacement of the President and the Secretary in EUSA
- Contribution to the monthly meetings of the members.
- Occasional urgent tasks.
Membership
The membership in the EUPS is divided into:
i) Honorary Membership:
- Individual members recognized for their active and exceptional participation in the EUPS.
- Individuals with long-term presence and research contribution in the field of Iranian civilization and culture.
ii) Individual Membership:
- Every Edinburgh University student (fully matriculated).
- Members of the academic community of EU
- Anyone interested in the Iranian civilization and culture.
Elections
Positions and Individuals:
- The elections for the three (3) positions (President, Secretary, Treasurer) of the Executive Committee are held annually.
- All members have the right to be candidates including the members of the executive committee.
- All members have the right to vote.
Candidateship
- Every candidate must submit a brief Curriculum Vitae (CV) of his/hers and evidence of his/her Identity (ID). The candidate must declare the position he/she pursues.
- The applications must be given to the Executive committee which is obliged to examine them.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Time:
- The elections take place at a particular date and time announced by the Committee one (1) month earlier.
- The applications are examined by the Committee and the names of the applicants- candidates are announced one (1) week before the elections time. The Committee distributes the names of the candidates through the EUPS emailing list to the members for the electoral process.
- The candidates for the positions of the Committee must submit their applications no later than two (2) weeks before the elections (The Submission Deadline is announced by the Committee).
Special Remarks
- In case there are no candidates for the elections, the Committee remains as it is and it is obliged to hold new elections six (6) months later.
- In case the number of the candidates is less than the number of the positions of the Committee, then the elections are held normally and the candidate(s) will be considered for the positions they applied for, only if they are voted by the members of the society. In case they are not voted, the Committee will hold new election in a six months' time.
- In case there is no candidate for one of the positions of the Committee, then the other members of the new committee must hold new elections for the position after some time that they are going to choose.
- The Executive Committee is the supervisor of the elections.
Communication
The means of communication between the members of the EUPS consist of the following sectors:
I) Website
http://eupersiansociety.weebly.com/contact-us.html
The online presence of the EUPS is necessary for the accomplishment of its objectives mentioned above (See Article III). The website includes links about the objectives and activities of the society, its address, its officers, members, pictures from the EUPS activities.
II) Emailing List
[email protected]
The aim of the EUPS e-list is to strengthen the exchange of information between the members about issues of everyday student life (accommodation, matriculation, studies, schedule, cultural news, academic news). Political messages are prohibited.
Resolutions
All the members of the EUPS have the right to refer resolutions to the Executive Committee who is obliged to submit them for voting after its recommendation.
The members can vote on other general matters by 'ordinary resolution', i.e., a simple majority vote.
Amendments
Amendments to the constitution will be proposed by the Executive Committee and adopted by two/thirds of the members in extra voting.
EUPS is a non-political and not-for-profit student organization interested in the promotion of the cultural bonds between the (pro)Iranians of the Edinburgh University and in the promotion of the Iranian civilization and culture in the university and worldwide.
Objectives of EUPS
1) Discussion of information and knowledge about issues of student life of the members
2) Promotion of the Iranian civilization and culture in the fields of the Edinburgh University, through strengthened ties with the academic departments at the University of Edinburgh and holding joint events. EUPS will celebrate cultural occasions in an effort to raise cultural awareness among its constituencies.
Activities of EUPS
1) Regular committee member meetings to discuss society events and gives members the opportunity to express their thoughts and ideas. At the same time there is an effort to develop strong communicative bonds between the members
2) Cultural activities on Iran to be held in Edinburgh such as:
- organising lecture series by academics, exhibitions, film projections, music concerts, dance performances.
- sponsoring of cultural events
3) General social events
Founder & Executive Committee
i) Date: January 2000
ii) Duties
President
- Representation of the Society in every official event in the EU (e.g. EUSA) and in the meetings with the members of the EUPS.
- Supervision of the other members of the Executive Committee
- Public relations.
- Cooperation with other members for several issues (e.g. finances, website, e-mail list etc.
Secretary
- The correspondence of the Society.
- Editor of the EUPS Website
- The EUPS emailing list.
- EUSA
Treasurer
- The finances of the society.
i) to keep up-to-date Society accounts
ii) to budget for Society events
iii) to apply for grants that are offered by EUSA
Advisory Members
- The participation in the councils of the committee,
- The occasional replacement of the President and the Secretary in EUSA
- Contribution to the monthly meetings of the members.
- Occasional urgent tasks.
Membership
The membership in the EUPS is divided into:
i) Honorary Membership:
- Individual members recognized for their active and exceptional participation in the EUPS.
- Individuals with long-term presence and research contribution in the field of Iranian civilization and culture.
ii) Individual Membership:
- Every Edinburgh University student (fully matriculated).
- Members of the academic community of EU
- Anyone interested in the Iranian civilization and culture.
Elections
Positions and Individuals:
- The elections for the three (3) positions (President, Secretary, Treasurer) of the Executive Committee are held annually.
- All members have the right to be candidates including the members of the executive committee.
- All members have the right to vote.
Candidateship
- Every candidate must submit a brief Curriculum Vitae (CV) of his/hers and evidence of his/her Identity (ID). The candidate must declare the position he/she pursues.
- The applications must be given to the Executive committee which is obliged to examine them.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Time:
- The elections take place at a particular date and time announced by the Committee one (1) month earlier.
- The applications are examined by the Committee and the names of the applicants- candidates are announced one (1) week before the elections time. The Committee distributes the names of the candidates through the EUPS emailing list to the members for the electoral process.
- The candidates for the positions of the Committee must submit their applications no later than two (2) weeks before the elections (The Submission Deadline is announced by the Committee).
Special Remarks
- In case there are no candidates for the elections, the Committee remains as it is and it is obliged to hold new elections six (6) months later.
- In case the number of the candidates is less than the number of the positions of the Committee, then the elections are held normally and the candidate(s) will be considered for the positions they applied for, only if they are voted by the members of the society. In case they are not voted, the Committee will hold new election in a six months' time.
- In case there is no candidate for one of the positions of the Committee, then the other members of the new committee must hold new elections for the position after some time that they are going to choose.
- The Executive Committee is the supervisor of the elections.
Communication
The means of communication between the members of the EUPS consist of the following sectors:
I) Website
http://eupersiansociety.weebly.com/contact-us.html
The online presence of the EUPS is necessary for the accomplishment of its objectives mentioned above (See Article III). The website includes links about the objectives and activities of the society, its address, its officers, members, pictures from the EUPS activities.
II) Emailing List
[email protected]
The aim of the EUPS e-list is to strengthen the exchange of information between the members about issues of everyday student life (accommodation, matriculation, studies, schedule, cultural news, academic news). Political messages are prohibited.
Resolutions
All the members of the EUPS have the right to refer resolutions to the Executive Committee who is obliged to submit them for voting after its recommendation.
The members can vote on other general matters by 'ordinary resolution', i.e., a simple majority vote.
Amendments
Amendments to the constitution will be proposed by the Executive Committee and adopted by two/thirds of the members in extra voting.