Don't settle for grumbling, apply to RepCo!
The nomination of candidates of this fall's Representative Council election is open until 2 October 4 p.m.
Would you like to have a concrete say in AYY's business and how your membership fee is used? If you answered yes, apply to the Representative Council, also known as RepCo! RepCo makes decisions about AYY's most important matters, such as rules, budget and construction projects.
In this fall's election, 45 new student members will be elected to RepCo for a two-year term. The nomination of candidates is open until 2 Oct at 4 pm and the voting itself takes place on 1–8 Nov. What are you waiting for?
Nomination form and more info: ayy.fi/election
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Ecological sustainability policy has been updated – AYY transitions to a plant-based policy
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) has updated its ecological sustainability policy, which supports AYY’s daily operations. The new document directs AYY to serve plant-based food and drinks at its events. In the future, food waste will be minimised, and 30 percent of air and ship travel costs will be offset towards environmental activities.
AYY is taking steps to improve equity in its operations – new equity plan approved by RepCo
Aalto University Student Union has an equity plan, first in AYY’s history, that was approved in the Representative Council meeting on 21.11.2024. Equity plan will guide AYY towards more accessible and inclusive ways for our students to participate in AYY’s events and operations.
Good news for residents in shared apartments: Here’s how you can receive your own housing allowance while living in a friends’ apartment!
A joint liability rental agreement may affect the housing allowance, as Kela typically grants only one housing allowance for a shared household, which is influenced by the income of both residents. However, residents in friends’ apartments may receive separate housing allowances if Kela reviews them as separate households. This requires tenants with a joint liability rental agreement to draft a mutual possession agreement for the apartment and submit it as an appendix with their housing allowance application to Kela. Tenants draft the possession agreement by themselves.