"In April 2016 NUS UK National Conference voted to adopt 12 principles which outlined a vision for a better democracy. Since then we’ve been talking to students’ unions and NUS staff and officers about what these principles might look like in practice. We’ve gathered together the ideas generated through these conversations to share with you. No decisions have been made at this stage. We’d really like to know what you think about the different ideas and options generated so far. "

Please fill out this short survey (just 51 questions!) and then;

"Based on this consultation we’ll put together a proposal for how we align our democracy more closely with the 12 principles and share it for feedback in December 2016. After integrating this feedback, a final proposal will be submitted to National Conference in April 2017."

If yo want more information about this consultation, please download this informative document

What happens next?

• Consolidation of ideas: 16 September - 3 October

• Consultation on ideas: 4 October - 25 November (this bit)

• Proposal produced based on consultation: 26 November - 2 December

• Consultation on proposal: 3 December - 20 January

• Proposal amended and motion drafted: 20 January - 31 January

• Motion signed off and submitted to National Conference: 1 February - 3 March