STUDENT-AT-LARGE

Elections Committee

​

The Elections committee discusses student and MSVUSU concerns regarding elections. In practice, this committee meets before and during elections to plan for, and hear complaints about the elections process. This committee also adjudicates violates of the elections by-law included here.

This committee is chaired by the elections coordinator. The committee is required to meet by-weekly during the academic year, but this does not occur in practice and may change with the updated governing documents. 

 

Constitution & Policy Planning Committee

​

This committee reviews and recommends changes to the MSVUSU governing documents. These include the Constitution By-laws and Policies. The MSVUSU is currently re-writing all governing documents with the help of our HR consultant, and changing the governing document structure slightly. The committee plays a significant role in completing this project, and taking the recommended changes to the student's representative council. 

​

Crisis Communications Committee

​

This committee is a strategic communications task force aimed at addressing crises that affect the MSVUSU, Mount Saint Vincent University, or the students at Mount Saint Vincent University.  This committee will discuss the crisis unfolding, and create a strategic communications plan, including drafting and approving statements put out by the MSVUSU. Occasionally, the Crisis Communication Committee will be briefed on ongoing confidential matters, to plan the communications strategy if the situation becomes public. 
 
This committee is chaired by the President, and will meet as needed. Not all members of the committee will be called upon for all crises situations, and where necessary deliberations may occur over email. Committee members will be asked to provide the chair with a phone number they can be reached at after hours. Occasionally, a situation may arise outside business hours that must be addressed quickly. 

​​

Compensation Review Committee​

​

The Compensation Review Committee is responsible for completing an annual review of the general compensation and honoraria scheme for all MSVU Students’ Union employees. This committee meets as needed, but must meet at least once per year prior to the creation of the annual budget. 

​​

​