How to Submit a Motion at UBU
UBU is currently going through a total turnaround, refreshing our democratic processes, raising our standards, and putting student power back where it belongs. As we rebuild a stronger, more transparent Union, your ideas are the foundation of that change.
A motion is your formal tool to set UBU’s direction, create real policy, or mandate your Union to take action on issues that matter to you.
Get in touch with us early. UBU staff will work alongside you to gather evidence, build momentum, and draft realistic resolutions that UBU can deliver.
Every motion requires a Proposer and a Seconder (you must both submit your UB number and the seconders name cannot be anonymous).
Present your motion to monthly UBU General Meetings. Following a debate with speeches for/against and a Q&A session, attendees will vote.
If passed, your motion becomes official UBU policy for up to five years, committing the Union team to work toward its goals.
To help you structure your proposal effectively, check out our guide structured around three key sections:
The facts, context, or current situation on campus.
i.e. There are a lot of hungry cats on campus.
The principles, stance, or position UBU should take.
i.e. Hungry cats are unhappy
The specific, tangible actions UBU must take to solve the issue.
1. UBU be mandated to buy cat food to feed the hungry cats.
2. Students should be encouraged to feed the hungry cats.
Submission deadlines apply prior to each UBU General Meeting. Reach out early so our team can help you refine your motion before submission!