What is the »Universitätsvertretung«?

The Universitätsvertretung (lit.: University Representation, short UV) is the highest level of the Student Union. In Klagenfurt, there are 11 seats for student representatives, who are nominated by the fractions that you vote for during the ÖH Elections. The UV is in charge of representing the students‘ interests in front of the universitary administration (senate, university council, rectorate…) and the general public. Also, the UV nominates who will work in the numerous ÖH departements and choses six representatives that make sure the students‘ interests are heard in the Senate, the highest universitary commission. Finally, the UV is in charge of the ÖH‘s budget.