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Salient. Official Newspaper of Victoria University of Wellington Students Association. Vol 40 No. 6. April 4 1977

Exec actions condemned

Exec actions condemned

Dear David,

At the last Exec meeting a motion was passed, the gist of which was that any Exec member be allowed into the Salient office for the express purpose of perusing the final copy, presumably wit with the power to veto, should they be offended by any of the content.

The exact wording of this motion is unavailable to us (according to certain members of the Exec) even though we had earlier been told by an Extremely Reliable Source that we could in fact have a copy of the motion.

The motives which prompted both the motion and the sudden back-tracking pose a serious threat to students' freedom of access to the workings of their own association and to the very democracy of the association itself.

It is vital for the maintenance of the strength and unity of the Students' Association, that those in a position to do so, exercise their power responsibly and with the welfare of all students foremost in their decisions.

The consequences arising from the abuse of power are far-reaching and do not cease with the passing of a single generation. It is therefore with concern for all students at Victoria now, and those coming after, that the conduct of certain Exec members be viewed with the condemnation it deserves.

Yours,

Sue Cairney,

Lamorna Rogers,

Rire Scotney.