Board Committees

Board Committees

Board Committees allow student representatives to focus on specific topics and priorities. The Board of Directors has 13 standing Committees, each with its own set of responsibilities and ability to make recommendations to the Board. The Board can also strike ad hoc (temporary) Committees.

Advocacy (RVAD)

Reviews the work of the Advocacy Commissioner; administers the Campaigns Fund; debates and shapes policy relating to advocacy, such as mental health, academic rights, climate justice, and other university and government affairs.

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Clubs (CLB)

Reviews the work of the Student Life Commissioner; reviews and approves student group statuses; conducts audits, appeals, and investigations. 

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Communications & Engagement (COM)

Reviews the work of the Communications Commissioner; discusses strategies for improvements to the UOSU’s communications efforts to improve student engagement and awareness. 

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Discord (DISC)

A temporary Committee created by the Board to explore the creation of an official UOSU Discord server and oversee its administration. 

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Elections (ELEC)

Administers the elections and referenda of the UOSU; hires the Chief Electoral Officer; makes judgments on appeals of rulings of the Chief Electoral Officer.

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Equity (EQT)

Reviews the work of the Equity Commissioner; administers the Equity Fund; debates and shapes policy relating to advocacy for equity seeking groups, including but not limited to antiracism, gender-based and sexual violence prevention, and the rights of LGBTQ+ students, women, and students with disabilities.

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Executive (EXEC)

For more, check out Executive Committee.

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Executive Oversight (EOC)

Receives and investigates complaints against Executives; reviews and proposes changes to Executive remuneration; exercises oversight on the work and performance of the Executives.

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Finance (FIN)

Reviews the work of the Operations Commissioner; prepares and presents the annual budget; reviews all expenses on a monthly basis and looks for suspicious activity; reviews and recommends the annual audited financial statements; exercises oversight on the businesses of the UOSU.

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Francophone Affairs (FRA)

Reviews the work of the Francophone Affairs Commissioner; reviews and proposes changes to the services and programs of the UOSU aimed at francophone students; ensures that the UOSU is upholding its commitment to bilingualism and La Francophonie.

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Funds & Scholarships (FBFS)

Creates, amends, and removes funds and scholarships within the parameters of the annual budget; promotes and administers scholarships and financial aid; approves student group funding requests. 

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Governance (GOV)

Reviews and proposes amendments to the Constitution and General Policies of the UOSU. The Constitution and some General Policies must be recommended by the Governance Committee before being discussed by the Board.

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Ombudsperson Hiring (OMB)

A temporary Committee created by the Board to hire an independent Ombudsperson to investigate and propose solutions to systemic problems affecting the UOSU.  

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Services (SERV)

Discusses initiatives related to UOSU service centres; approves changes to service centres, sponsorship, guest speakers, large events, and partnerships; hears appeals for members suspended from service centres; approves quarterly reports to ensure the continued operation of service centres. 

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Student Life (VÉSL)

Reviews the work of the Student Life Commissioner; reviews relations between the UOSU and the Recognized Student Governments; oversees the planning and execution of 101 Week, including event approvals for UOSU and the Recognized Student Governments; oversees the planning and execution of other social events.

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