Committees
MUNSU currently has ten standing committees. Most committees are open to any undergraduate student as a union member, and each committee meets regularly to address agenda items related to their individual mandate. Every Board member is expected to sit on at least two committees and the quorum for these meetings is either three Board members in the Spring Semester, five Board members in the Winter/Fall semester, or 50% of Board members on the committee + 1.
If you have any questions, email resource@munsu.ca.
If you would like to access the meeting minutes for any of the committees please email resource@munsu.ca & the chair of the respective committee.
Advocacy Committee
chaired by Sanaa Mrad, Director of Advocacy
The Advocacy Committee has the critical responsibility of ensuring that students have a voice in all university decisions.
This includes:
ensuring that student representation is present on all committees and decision-making bodies
undertaking initiatives and campaigns to improve the academic well-being of students
overseeing the appointment of student representatives for Senate and Board of Regents positions
Campaigns and Actions Committee
chaired by Taqi Yeasir, Director of External affairs, Communications, and Research
The Campaigns and Actions Committee oversees all MUNSU campaigns and is instrumental in organizing protests and actions.
This includes:
organizing campaigns to improve accessibility to post-secondary education
defending the rights of students both on and off-campus
identifying and addressing issues of concern to students as members of the wider community
Student Life and Funding Committee
chaired by Blake Colbran, Director of Student Life
The Student Life and funding Committee enhances the quality of student life by promoting engagement, organizing events, and providing funding and grants to students and groups.
This includes:
overseeing the membership structures of the Students' Union, including clubs, societies, and Resource Centres
administering grants and funding to members and membership structures
coordinating membership-wide events such as Winter Carnival and Welcome Weeks
Finance and Services Committee
chaired by Nathan Gillingham, Director of Finance and Services
The Finance and Services Committee manages the financial affairs of the Students' Union and ensures the quality of services provided to members.
This includes:
reviewing current services and developing proposals for new ones, as well as implementing and promoting MUNSU and CFS services
soliciting membership feedback on MUNSU and CFS services
handling health and dental plan appeals
developing and presenting the annual budget for ratification by the Board and membership, and proposing budget revisions when necessary
regularly reviewing the finances of the Students' Union to ensure budget compliance
developing initiatives and programming that enhance the accessibility, inclusivity, and community engagement of the Breezeway
Membership Engagement Committee
chaired by Taqi Yeasir, Director of External Affairs, Communications, and Research
The Membership Engagement Committee promotes the initiatives and services of the Students' Union to both its members and the wider community.
This includes:
overseeing and enhancing promotional initiatives and communications of the Students' Union, both internally and externally
working to engage the members of the Students' Union in MUNSU initiatives and services.
Hiring Committee
chaired by Nathan Gillingham, Director of Finance and Services
The Hiring Committee ensures that the employment needs of the Students' Union are met by recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified candidates for available positions. This committee only meets as needed.
This includes:
advertising vacant employment positions with the Students' Union
interviewing candidates for all employment positions (excluding bargaining unit positions)
periodically reviewing the Students' Union Employment Policy and proposing revisions as necessary
familiarizing themselves and the workplace with up-to-date labour policies and legislation
International Students & Inclusion Committee
chaired by
The International Students and Inclusion Committee promotes equity, belonging, and meaningful participation for international students while fostering an inclusive environment for students of all genders, identities, cultures, and backgrounds. The Committee works to identify and address barriers that may affect students’ academic, social, cultural, and personal experiences, while ensuring that diverse perspectives
This includes:
Identifying and addressing barriers that limit the full participation of international students and individuals of all genders and backgrounds in university life
Promoting equity, inclusion, diversity, and cross-cultural understanding within the University community.
Ensuring that the needs and perspectives of international students and underrepresented groups are reflected in all work undertaken .
Elections Committee
chaired by the Chief Returning Officer or a designate
The Elections Committee ensures fair, efficient, and successful elections and referenda of the Students’ Union by overseeing the entire process and handling any issues or appeals that may arise. This committee only meets as needed.
This includes:
conducting hiring processes for elections staff
supervising and assist in the implementation of all elections and referenda of the Students’ Union
handling appeals from candidates or referendum teams
reviewing any issues arising from elections or referenda and bring issues or proposed revisions to existing policies to the Board
periodically reviewing the efficacy of elections and referenda processes and recommend revisions wherever appropriate
Policy Review Committee
chaired by Taqi Yeasir, Director of External Affairs, Communications, and Research
The Policy Review Committee ensures that the policies and bylaws of the Students’ Union are up-to-date, effective, and aligned with the values and principles of the organization.
This includes:
facilitating the review of proposals for adding new policies, updating/amending policies, and deleting policies, as per the Policy Review Procedures
archiving policies rendered redundant due to legal or other changes
reviewing proposals for bylaw changes, as necessary and desirable, following a similar approach to the Policy Review Procedures in terms of soliciting feedback wherever possible and engaging with the membership
periodically reviewing the efficacy of the Constitution and Bylaws, and proposing revisions as necessary
coordinating yearly review of MUNSU Policy Manual