[6] It organises a number of Fringe events at the Liberal Democrat Conference, which is held twice each year.

The organisation is run by young people and acts as a pressure group within the Liberal Democrats.

[citation needed] The constitution of the Liberal Democrats requires an affiliated youth and student wing.

It is granted voting rights on various Liberal Democrat committees, such as the Party's Federal Board.

Members of the Executive, barring the LDCRE representative, are elected annually by the general membership.

If a vacancy arises during the term of the Executive, it is filled either through a co-option process or a by-election.

[10] There is an Honorary President and six Honorary Vice-Presidents of the organisation, who are elected by the membership to work alongside the executive to support the organisation, advise and often act as a form of institutional memory as well as give the Executive guidance and to act as spokespeople within the wider party.

In addition to the Executive, there are seven committees that are responsible for the administration, direction and implementation of policy and strategy corresponding to their area.

[14] Branches provide an opportunity for Young Liberals to socialise, network and campaign on a local level.