Oxford University Conservative Association
| Founded | 1924 |
|---|---|
| Patron | Sir John Major |
| Former Patron | Baroness Thatcher (deceased), Somerville College |
| Honorary President | Jacob Rees-Mogg MP, Trinity College |
| President | William Rees-Mogg, Magdalen College |
| Home page | http://www.ouconservatives.com |
The Oxford University Conservative Association (OUCA) is a student political organisation founded in 1924, whose members are drawn from the University of Oxford. Since October 2009, OUCA has been affiliated to Conservative Future, the Conservative Party youth wing. Until her death on 8 April 2013, the Patron of the association was Margaret Thatcher. In the summer of 2015, Sir John Major became the new patron of the Association. The Honorary President is Jacob Rees-Mogg.
OUCA alumni include many prominent Conservative Party figures, including former Prime Ministers and Cabinet Ministers. Among them are William Hague, Jeremy Hunt and Dominic Grieve. Past presidents of OUCA include Margaret Thatcher, Edward Heath, Jonathan Aitken, William Rees-Mogg, Daniel Hannan and Nick Robinson. Former OUCA committee members or officers include Theresa May, Sir George Young, Ann Widdecombe, Jacob Rees-Mogg and the Earl of Dartmouth. Former Labour ministers Ed Balls and Chris Bryant are also OUCA alumni.
OUCA is run by its officers and committee, who are elected on a termly basis. The Association has six Senior Officers, namely the President, the President-elect, the Treasurer, the Treasurer-elect, the Secretary, and the Political Officer, who chairs Port & Policy each week and is also responsible for organising campaigning events and social action. Four Junior Officers also help manage the Association, as do its six committee members. OUCA's returning officer is responsible for running the elections and for administering association's internal disciplinary procedures. The President may appoint non-executive officers, such as a press officer. The Association's Rules and Standing Orders are available on its website.
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