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Governance

Governance generally describes how we take decisions, and how our members will be represented in that decision making process. Our governing documents explain the principals and rules we must adhere to throughout the decision making process, and throughout our enactment of our organizations core purpose. Our governing documents are hierarchical, with the Constitution being the highest level document. By-Laws fall under the constitution, establishing further detailed rules and processes. Policies fall under the by-laws describe these rules in further detail. Procedures are used to guide day-to day activities, and to operationalize policies. 

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The MSVUSU uses meetings of the Students Representative Council (SRC) to have discussions and take decisions. It also delegates to various committees & working groups. 

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Legal Structure

The Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union Association (MSVUSU), is a Non-Profit Society., incorporated May 5th 1993 under the Societies act and registered with the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stock Companies (RJSC). Our registry number is 2249634.​ As a non-profit society, we have a membership who pay dues, and a board of directors, known as the Students Representative Council (SRC), who are responsible for ensuring the organization fulfills its purpose and meets all legal obligations. 

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We are also incorporated under an Act of Nova Scotia provincial legislation found in Chapter 141 of the Statutes of Nova Scotia from the 49th general assembly in 1970. ​

The legislation entitled "An Act to Incorporate Mount Saint Vincent University Student Union" is still active, as it has not been repealed by the Nova Scotia Legislature.  ​

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Purpose

The purpose of the MSVUSU is to provide effective representation, advocacy, governance, services, and student life to the students of MSVU. Each of our core services and activities is designed to fulfill this purpose.  ​

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The following is a non-exhaustive list of our activities and services and how they fit into our core purpose. 

Representation

  • MSVU Senate Representation

  • MSVU Board of Governors Representation

  • MSVU Committees

  • Lobbying 

Advocacy​

  • Direct (1:1) advocacy

  • Collective (1:many) advocacy

  • Academic Appeals Support Program

  • Educational Campaigns

Governance​

  • Elections

  • Students' Representative Council (SRC)

  • SRC Committees

  • Financial Management & Budgeting

Services​

  • Health & Dental Plan

  • Food Bank

  • Captain Crow's Cafe

  • Pride Center

  • Fountain Play Center

  • Wellness & Parental Lounge

  • Nimbus Tutoring

  • The Hub

Student Life​

  • The Rook

  • Societies

  • Events Programming

  • Orientation

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