2024 AF 1 USI Commercial Entities Engagement Strategy *
Proposed by DCU Students’ Union
Comhdháil Notes
External commercial entities such as but not limited to event agencies, promoters, marketing agencies and brands often look to use Students’ Unions and the Union of Students Ireland as ways to engage with new customers.
Comhdháil Further Notes
That engaging with such companies can provide a benefit to students and provide students with new opportunities.
Comhdháil Believes
That it is of utmost importance that there is a fair, transparent and clear procedure that aligns with the USI Constitution is accessible to all Member Organisations outlining the criteria of what external commercial entities USI engage with.
Comhdháil Further Believes
Engagement with commercial entities should, where applicable, provide USI with financial benefits directly to the organisation.
Comhdháil Mandates
The USI President develops a clear procedure on the selection and vetting of external commercial entities that USI will consider working with in the future. This procedure shall be presented to the next Comhairle Náisúinta for discussion, and sent to the next Comhdháil for approval.
Comhdháil Further Mandates
Annually the USI President develops and reviews a costing rate guide for external commercial entities to engage with USI.
Comhdháil Further Mandates
That USI only works with commercial entities whose values align with stances approved by Comhdháil and the values of the USI Constitution.
SUPPORTING CONTENT
USI External Companies Engagement Strategy
AMENDMENT
Proposed by Maynooth Students’ Union
Remove:
“Comhdháil Notes: External commercial entities such as but…
and replace with
“Comhdháil notes: External entities and companies such as but…”
Remove:
“Comhdháil Mandates: The USI President develops a clear procedure on the selection and vetting of external commercial entities that USI will consider working with in the future”
and replace with:
“Comhdháil Mandates:
The USI President develops a clear procedure on the selection and vetting of external entities and organisations that USI will consider working with in the future”
Remove:
“That USI only works with commercial entities whose values align with stances approved by Comhdháil and the values of the USI Constitution…”
and replace with
“That USI only works with external entities and companies whose values align with stances approved by Comhdháil or Comhairle Náisúinta and the values of the USI Constitution…”
2024 AF 2 Mediation for MOs
Proposed by: Comhaltas na Mac Léinn, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe
Comhdháil Notes:
Mediation is a delicate and sometimes necessary step needed for MOs to carry out their responsibilities in a cohesive work environment.
Comhdháil also Notes:
This service is a privilege that not all MOs can afford, either due to cost or lack of resources.
Therefore, Comhdháil Mandates:
That the Coiste Gnó of USI will make themselves available to organise mediation for MOs that feel they would benefit from the service. The mediatory services will be requested by the MO through the Coiste Gnó member of their choosing and comfortability.