Organization
The Student Union is a multifaceted organization consisting of the Representative Council, the board, staff members, and student representatives. On this page, you can learn more about each of these bodies.
Representative Council
The Representative Council represents all members of the Student Union and serves as LTKY’s highest decision-making body. It consists of 27 students elected every two years through a democratic election. Every member of the Student Union has the right to vote and stand as a candidate. The Representative Council is responsible for decisions such as setting the Student Union membership fee, approving the annual budget, electing the board, and appointing certain student representatives. During the academic year, the Council meets approximately once a month.
Board
The board of LTKY uses the administrative and executive power given by the Representative Council. It is responsible for managing the Student Union’s day-to-day operations in accordance with the policies set by the Representative Council. Each board member has their own responsibilities and works actively within these. It is responsible for matters concerning both the Lappeenranta and Lahti campuses. The board’s term is one year. While the board meets regularly, its members work full-time throughout their term. The Board appoints the Secretariat and may hire project secretaries for fixed-term, project-based responsibilities.
Staff
The staff are responsible for carrying out tasks assigned to them by the board. They are led by the Executive Director, who oversees the Student Union’s finances, office operations and administration. Staff members work either at the Lappeenranta or Lahti office but serve both campuses. The Executive Director works at both offices on a weekly basis.
Student Representatives
According to the rules of procedure of Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT and the rules of other stakeholders, each administrative body of the University and stakeholders has a student representative elected by the Student Union. The student representatives to official decision-making bodies are appointed by the Student Union’s Representative Council, while representatives to informal working groups and committees are appointed by the Board.