Submit Congress proposals Joint Congress

Submit your proposals for the congress here. You can submit (topical) motions and amendments.

A motion is a way of putting something before the joint congress, in the form of an appeal or statement. On a call, motions can call on the boards, the congress, or a particular committee or body to do something. If more than 50% of the congress votes in favour of a motion, then whoever is called upon must get to work on implementing the motion. Passing a speaking motion establishes that the congress thinks something about a particular issue, and boards are expected to follow that line and implement any follow-up steps. Motions are not binding, but are a strong desire of the congress. If motions are not carried out, the person or body to whom it was addressed must be held accountable at the next joint congress.

Amendments are a proposal to modify a proposal submitted by someone. For example, because you just disagree with it, or think it is better with a small change. If the original proposer agrees, the amendment is adopted and not put to the vote. If the original proposer does not agree, the amendment is voted on first. Amendments can be made to the proposed constitution, the proposed manifesto of principles, or motions tabled.

The deadlines for submitting congressional proposals are:

Amendments to merger proposals: from 28 February up to 10 March
Motions: 10 March
Current motions: from 10 March
Amendments to motions: from publication

When submitting your proposal, make sure it is in as accessible language as possible. Each question also has a brief explanation of what it means, please read this carefully when completing.

Lead petitioner's name(Required)

Enter your name here. Or if you are submitting the proposal on behalf of someone else, their name.

Expressions of support

Voor een motie heb je minstens 3 DWARSers en 3 JSers nodig. Dubbelleden tellen mee voor 1 vereniging naar keuze. Geef tussen haakjes aan van welke vereniging zij lid zijn.

E-mail address Main submitter(Required)

With this, we will send you a confirmation after you click submit. It also allows us to contact you.

Phone Principal

This makes it easier for the organisation to reach you during the conference, or to reach you if the mail fails.

Type of proposal(Required)

Kies wat voor soort voorstel je wil indienen. Een motie roept iemand op iets te doen of laat het congres iets uitspreken. Een amendement wijzigt een al ingediend voorstel. Een fusievoorstel gaat om dingen als het conceptbeginselmanifest en de conceptstatuten.

Title proposal(Required)

Give your proposal a catchy title for in the conference paper and on the PowerPoint

The Joint Congress meeting on 28 March 2025, noting that:(Required)

This shows when you file the motion. You also write down here how the situation is now. This basically means you start listing facts you see that are important to your motion. This is often about how something is already settled now, you "note" it.

Whereas:(Required)

This is where you write down the immediate reason you are writing this motion. This means you start listing arguments (considerations) to fill it in. So this is often more about how something could be, even though it is not the case now.

Calls ..........: .................... And proceeds to order of business.(Required)

Here you write down what you think the person being summoned should do. On the first dots, enter who you are calling: the boards, the congress or a body. On the second dot you fill in what you want them to do. So that is your call and therefore the most important thing from the whole motion! Because this is what is going to happen if the congress passes the motion. And a motion always ends with "and proceeds to the order of the day". That is a set phrase, which shows the end of a motion and thus gives the floor back to the chairman of a meeting.

Are you aware that tabling this motion may create additional workload for boards and other stakeholders?(Required)

Yes I have thought about this, making a motion is the best way to achieve what I want to achieve

No, and perhaps I would be better off taking action in other ways, such as messaging the boards or becoming active on a committee

Have you explored whether the action you propose can be implemented without a motion, for example by taking the initiative yourself or working with others?(Required)

Yes, but a motion is necessary

Did you discuss this motion or the idea behind it with the boards beforehand?(Required)

Yes

No, I am tabling this motion without consultation

Are you willing to actively contribute to the implementation of this motion yourself?(Required)

Yes, I would like to help contribute!

No, I fully expect the boards and/or other relevant bodies to take this up

Not applicable

Number and name original proposal:(Required)

Please name which proposal is concerned. For example M2: [Title] or Statutes [Item number].

New proposal:(Required)

Write your proposal here, and make clear what you are modifying about the original

Notes:(Required)

Here you can add additional context that does not need to be in the proposal itself. Think of additional reasons, leads, context or sources. This will also appear with the proposal in the conference paper.

Other comments:(Required)

If you have any comments or questions you can post them here. For example, if this proposal depends on another proposal, or if you cannot attend the congress.

Privacy terms(Required)

I agree to the privacy statement and also agree to the processing of personal data.