Running a student organisation
Running a student organisation requires more than just interest. You need both insight in laws and regulations about organisations, commitment and time.
Board
The board and directors are responsible for the day-to-day running of the organisation and communicating with the members. You often have your own responsibilities within your office. Sammen and Kulturstyret offer courses for leaders and board members in student organizations.
Changes regarding the Board
Pass on important knowledge, access and rights to the new Board after the Annual General Meeting. Remember to update the Brønnøysund Central Register about the board of directors. Also change who can dispose of the bank account and give access / password to social media and websites.
Economy
Having a sound economic plan is crucial for running a student organisation. Sammen offers help and assistance in regard to running a student organisation. Remember to apply for funding from Kulturstyret (currently in Norwegian only).
As a student organisation you must meet the requirements from various external organisations. These organisations include (among others) the Brønnøysund register centre, institutions, and banks. You need to run the organisation in a democratic and transparent way, in order to meet these regiurements. You must conduct a general assembly, update or validate information in the various registers and ensure that members have access to the things they are meant to have access to (such as the student organisation´s bank account).
Communication
Both internal and external communication is important to make members feel welcome. For external communication, making a communication plan can be helpful to set up goals for publishing events and happenings in social media, on a webpage or information stands. Join Sammens’ Student organisation fair in August to meet new student and recruit new members.