JCR Democracy
What is the JCR?
The JCR is Lincoln’s mini student union. We represent undergraduates at college and university.
JCR Meetings are held on Sundays in 2nd, 5th and 8th Week, and all undergraduates are strongly encouraged to attend, as a number of issues are decided here that affect undergraduate life at Lincoln. In particular, it is in these meetings that the JCR decides how to spend its budget.
The Lincoln JCR Committee has you covered. Whether you want help with housing, need to talk about work, have a desire to declare war on another college or would simply like a cookie, there is always someone able to assist! The JCR is run by students for students: we want to hear your ideas and suggestions on how to improve the JCR. New ideas can be raised at the regular JCR meetings or you can email the JCR President directly.
JCR: A Dummy's Guide
This guide was produced by our President in 2025. It details the key roles of the JCR and useful information and examples on how to write a motion. For more information, contact the Independent Chair.
Writing JCR Motions
The JCR has quite a few guidelines detailing how specific motion types are laid out, in addition to how (if at all) funding can be requested within a motion.
To clarify the procedure we’ve created this flowchart here to help JCR members understand how they should classify their motions, and whether there are particular rules and policies they need to follow.
If something in the flowchart doesn’t seem right or doesn’t make sense. Contact the independant chair for further guidance.
Constitution and Budget
Though often overlooked, the JCR constitution and budget are a very important part of the Undergraduates’ politics. Our constitution defines JCR roles amongst many other important aspects, and the budget is provided for complete transparency. For more information about JCR finances, contact the JCR Treasurer.
Constitution last updated July 2024. Budget last updated January 2026