📻 Moore Student Radio

Code of Conduct 2026/27

🎙️ 1. Moore Student Radio

Moore Student Radio agree to the set of rules set out by John Moores Students’ Union which outlines the standards we expect from both members, committee, and coaches.

📻 2. Code of Conduct

The following code of conduct outlines the rules and procedures to run your activities as successfully as possible and this code is a way of ensuring that that happens.

🎓 3. John Moores Students’ Union

Moore Student Radio shall form part of John Moores Students’ Union, and as such, will adhere to all the rules of the John Moores Students’ Union Student Activities Policy, and rules laid down herein.

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🎯 4. Aims & Objectives

The keys aim of Moore Student Radio in 2026/27 are:

🎤 To host the Student Radio Conference 2027.

💛 To raise £3500 for charity.

🏆 To win a Student Radio Award as a station.

🤝 To build on our industry contacts and provide opportunities for our members.

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👥 5. Executive Team

The Executive Team will ensure that the station is conducted in accordance with John Moores Students’ Union’s Articles of Association and Policies as well as the aims and objectives noted above.

The Executive Team shall be responsible for the running of the station and will convene at least monthly on a day outlined at the first committee meeting of an academic year.

The Executive Team and Sub-Committee are elected annually by members. All Executive Team and Sub-Committee members shall be current students at Liverpool John Moores University.

🎙️ Executive Team

Station Manager (inc. Treasurer) – Jack Bostock
J.Bostock@2024.ljmu.ac.uk

Deputy Station Manager (inc. Charity Officer) – Harley Picken
H.R.Picken@ljmu.2025.ac.uk

Communications Officer – Darcy Davis
D.Davis@2024.ljmu.ac.uk

Social, Wellbeing and Inclusion Officer – Emelia Fuller
E.Fuller@2024.ljmu.ac.uk

🎧 Sub-Committee Team

Head of Music (Scheduling) – Ambar Sanders
A.R.Sanders@2025.ljmu.ac.uk

Head of Music (Library & Uploads) – Jaydyn Lambden
A.Lambden@2025.ljmu.ac.uk

Head of Flagships – Joshua Smith
J.Smith@2025.ljmu.ac.uk

Head of Station Sound – Dan Coyle
D.Coyle@2025.ljmu.ac.uk

Head of Website – Ronan Patterson
R.Patterson@2025.ljmu.ac.uk

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🗓️ 6. Meetings

At least one representative of the station’s executive team and/or sub-committee will attend the following meetings:

• Committee Training & Refresher Training
• Society Forums
• JMSU AGM
• JMSU EGM (as appropriate)

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👋 7. Membership

Membership shall be open to all current full members outlined in our membership bylaw.

Membership of the station will run from August to July each year.

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💷 8. Finance

Each society shall have a grant account and a social (fundraising) account. Application for grant funding shall be made to the Opportunities & Development Team. Grant funding applications will not be considered without an approved constitution.

All society must abide by the JMSU Financial Policies and Procedures.

No financial transaction may be agreed to without the authorisation of the Opportunities & Development Team. Individuals who do not seek authorisation will be personally liable for the cost.

All grant and social account banking will be through JMSU.

No monies shall be lodged in any other account. All monies must be collected by JMSU Staff members. Committee members shall not collect any money from their members.

The station may not enter any contract or other legally binding arrangement without the permission of the Opportunities & Development Manager.

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🚗 9. Transport

The society will adhere to all the regulations laid down in John Moores Students’ Union Driver Manual.

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🎛️ 10. Facilities & Equipment

Station equipment will be checked each month. Any concern will be reported and highlighted to the Opportunities & Development Team.

No food and drink should be taken into the studio; water is permitted if required but must be in a sealed container and left in a suitably safe place.

If member is absent from two of their shows without informing a member of the executive team with a valid reason of absence, then they will be unable to broadcast until they have had a meeting with a member of the Opportunities and Development team.

A member shall adhere to the mandatory Law and Equipment training prior to broadcasting, any breach of this will result in removal from station.

No alcohol or illegal substances to be consumed prior to/or while on air.

All members shall adhere to the OFCOM broadcast standards at all times.

All members should wear Moore Student Radio branded lanyards at all events on or off campus when representing the station.

Every society should follow the rules and regulations of all University and hired facilities.

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🤝 11. Declaration

By signing this code of conduct your society agree:

To adhere to the Student Activities Policy, Regulations and Policies of the Students’ Union.

To act in a responsible manner when participating in or organising activities and not to engage in activities, which may bring the Students’ Union or the Liverpool John Moores University into disrepute.

To be respectful of all other members of the University community and not to discriminate against anyone in line with the Equalities Act. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.

Ensure that money, equipment, and resources belonging to the group are used solely for the purpose of achieving the stations aims and objectives.

Not to engage in behaviour which could be construed as threatening, intimidating, or offensive.

Not to engage in illegal behaviours whilst representing the Students’ Union or one of its affiliated groups. Not to undertake any action of harassment or bullying.

The society will adhere to all the regulations laid down by the National Governing Body (or equivalent) of the society, where an AGM exists. However, the University and Union policies and procedures will always supersede these procedures where appropriate.

All committee and members must understand and adhere to the CoVid19 Guidance and Procedures by the Union and the University.

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⚠️ 12. Discipline

If you are found to have breached this code of conduct or Student Activities Policy, the matter will be referred to the disciplinary process outlined in the Student Activities Policy.

Any member whose behaviour puts others at risk or brings Moore Student Radio into disrepute will receive a verbal warning from the Station Manager. If deemed necessary, it will be reported to the Opportunities & Development staff and from there will be dealt through disciplinary procedures.

All members will have the right to appeal against any decision taken by the station and/or SU disciplinary procedures.

Any breach of health and safety procedures will receive a warning and if necessary, suspension. Suspensions may range from 1 month to the remaining season, and decision lies solely with John Moores Students’ Union.

You are now responsible for any equality by a third party e.g. If a coach or speaker is offensive to a member it is the officials who are responsible for reporting it. If the station fails to act, then the complaint can be dealt with by Opportunities & Development Team who take overall responsibility for all clubs and societies and can take disciplinary action accordingly or stop the use of a third-party coach or trainer.

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✍️ 13. Agreement

Moore Student Radio, its executive team, committee and activities shall be run in accordance with John Moores Students’ Union policies and procedures.

Name of Station Manager: Jack Bostock

Signed: Signed Electronically

Date: 26/08/2026