student council

Elected pupil body

A student council is an elected body of students that represents the student population in a school, typically organizing events, voicing concerns to administration, and managing aspects of school life.

Positions often include president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer: She ran for student council president.

The term also refers to the concept or activity: He's been involved in student council since freshman year.

leadership

president

Elected leader of nation

chairperson · representative · parliamentarian · coordinator · organizer · facilitator · liaison · spokesperson · delegation · mentor

governance

bylaws

Organization's internal regulations

quorum · minutes · resolutions · oversight · policy-making · committee · legislation · parliamentary procedure · agenda · charter

election

voting

Formally registering a choice

polls · nominees · turnout · runoff · platforms · endorsements · incumbent · challenger · caucus · primary

representation

voice

Sound from throat

feedback · concerns · petitions · proposals · suggestions · interests · grievances · negotiation · communication · inclusivity

initiatives

fundraising

Soliciting money for organizations

homecoming · dances · pep rallies · community service · food drive · volunteering · awareness campaigns · assemblies · traditions · talent show

Categories
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governance body type

student councilfaculty senate

Professors' governing assembly

board of trustees · administration · school board · board of directors · principal's office

institutional authority hierarchy

student counciladministration

Organizational oversight and control

school administration · principal's office · faculty · board of education · dean's office

Family

student, council, students, councilman, councilor, councillors, councillor, councilwoman, studentship

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