Representative Council

What does the Council do?

Elects the members of the executive board of Helga
Guides and supervises the acts of the executive board
Confirms the previous years’ annual report and financial statements
Elects the student representatives to various positions
Determines the amount of the membership fee
Confirms the next years plan of operation and budget
Decides over on the strategy and other guidelines of the student union

The Council

The Representative Council uses the highest authority in the Student Union. The council consists of 20 members and 20 vice-members, who are all elected by the members of the Student Union. The working language is Finnish.

Members:

Miron Juhanpelto, Petrol Blues
Joni Lappalainen, HH United
Simo Halme, Petrol Blues
Ilmari Immonen, Helgan punavihreät
Anna Orivuori, Petrol Blues
Arsi Koskinen, HH United
Eemeli Valli, Petrol Blues
Sara Lahtinen, HH United
Saara Ukkonen, Petrol Blues
Aleksi Nikander, HH United
Santtu Körkkö, Petrol Blues
Diana Muraskina, Helgan punavihreät
Riikka Akkanen, HH United
Satu Hurme, Petrol Blues
Leia Alapuranen, Helgan vihreät
Emil Aalto, Petrol Blues
Jenni Moisander, HH United
Werneri Mesimäki, Helgan punavihreät
Tahko Väänänen, Petrol Blues
Sebastian Bergman, Petrol Blues

Deputy members:

21. Sara Lahtinen, HH United
22. Matti Pussinen, HH United
23. Kaisa Manner, Petrol Blues
24. Ville Lahtinen, Petrol Blues
25. Elle Filander, Kokoomuksen Opiskelijat

Who may attend the meetings?

All members of the Student Union have the right to attend and speak in the meetings of the Representative Council. The Representative Council may, however, decide to limit these rights during the meeting, if necessary.

Usually there is also a live-stream of the meetings on Helga’s Facebook page.

I want to apply! How do I join the Representative Council?

All members of the Representative Council are elected by the members of Helga. To be able to participate in the decision-making process and the work of the council, you need to understand and be able to communicate in Finnish.