Student Governance and Leadership Development

SRC

​The Constitution of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) must be in accordance with the provisions of the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997) as amended, and the statutes of the institution.

Functions of the SRC
The SRC represents the students of TUT in matters that may affect such students.

The matters contemplated in 24.6.1.1 are –

(a) liaison with the Council, the Senate, Management, the general public, other institutions, students’
Representative councils of other institutions, national or international student organisations, unions and news media;

(b) Serving as the umbrella organisation for all student committees, clubs, councils and societies, and granting or withdrawing recognition of such student committees, clubs, councils and societies as it deems fit;

(c) The coordination and supervision of the use of students' facilities and all matters pertaining thereto, in conjunction with the management of the University;

(d) The convening and conducting of all authorised meetings of the student body and serving as the managing body in all general referenda and petitions organised by the students in terms of the rules;

 (e) The appointment of such office-bearers and establishing of such committees as it deems necessary;

(f) The organisation and promotion of extramural activities among students;

(g) Keeping account of all moneys paid over to it by the Council and any other moneys which may accrue to it in its capacity as representative of the students, as well as allocating or disbursing such funds for use by students, and making grants to approved student clubs, committees, societies and councils;

(h) The responsibility for the preservation of order at student functions, and ensuring good conduct at other approved meetings of students;

(i) The coordination of student involvement in all community projects initiated by it;

(j) The responsibility for all student publications;

(k) The recommendation to the Council of rules to determine the execution of its affairs;

(l) Final decision-making in all matters falling within its jurisdiction; and

(m) Such additional functions and privileges as may be specifically conferred upon it by the Council.

​Composition of the SRC
Only registered students are eligible to serve on the SRC.  The SRC, as contemplated in section 35 of the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997), must be representative of the student body and consist of two students from each faculty elected by the students of each specific faculty.  The election of SRC members must be democratic and transparent.

Office-bearers of the SRC
The SRC elects from among its members a president to act as chairperson and a deputy president to act as deputy chairperson. The functions of other office-bearers and the election of office-bearers are as determined by the SRC. The composition of the SRC may not be repealed or amended, except after consultation with the SRC.

Term of office of the SRC members
The term of office of the members of the SRC is one (1) year. 

Privileges
The privileges of members of the SRC are as determined by the Council, after consultation with the SRC.

Meetings of the SRC
The number of meetings, the quorum of a meeting and the meeting procedure are determined by the Constitution of the SRC, as approved by the Council.

SRC Committees
The SRC must establish a disciplinary committee responsible for the discipline of any members of the SRC and members of the student structures affiliated to the SRC. The SRC may establish such other committees as may be required.

General meeting
The SRC must convene at least one (1) general meeting of students per semester. A general meeting may also be requested by at least 1 000 signatories petitioning the SRC. Meetings may not disrupt academic activities unless the Principal has granted prior permission.