Students’ union adds two part-time officers

THE students’ union has decided to co-opt two new officers to its parttime executive group following the recent resignations from important roles.

Stephen Marshall will join as the new post graduate officer, and Izzy Granville will take over the role of students with disabilities officer.

The two new officers ran in the elections last year and both finished second. 

In line with best practice, they will be given the opportunity to represent those students with a mandate to do so.

Luke James, SU president said: “It’s important that all sections of the student community are represented and having a student officer working hard for them.

“That’s why I’ve moved to co-opt new part-time officers in the positions that are now vacant.”

He also explained that with the full time officer elections coming up, a set of by-elections would not be practical.

“There isn’t enough time for new elections for these two positions,” he added.

“The process of electing new fulltime officers is already underway and just two working days after we announce the new full-time officers, the process of electing the majority of our part-time officers starts again.”

Stephen Marshall said: “I’m thrilled to be able to serve as a part-time officer for the rest of the year.

“I look forward to continuing to represent fellow students as I have done all through my time here at Swansea.”

For the time being, the co-option allows currently underrepresented students to have a voice within the students’ union.