Steering Committee of Senate

Composition

Chair:

A voting member of the Committee, nominated by the Committee and approved by Senate

Voting Members:

Ex Officio Non-Voting Members:

Secretarial Support:

Advise Senate on all matters related to the ways it conducts the business of Senate, its meetings and its proceedings
Review at least once every three years the configuration of standing committees of Senate, their membership, terms of reference, and their consultation and reporting relationships, and propose to Senate any recommendations for change
Review regularly the by-laws of Senate and recommend revisions to Senate
Advise Senate on matters related to duties of members and conflict of interest
As directed by Senate, nominate members to serve on Senate committees
Advise Senate on procedures for the recommendation and selection of candidates for president, deans, librarians, the registrar and other senior academic administrators designated by the Board.
As directed by Senate, nominate members to serve on review and appeal committees, selection committees and hearings
Advise Senate on matters related to Senate elections
Coordinate the work of Senate committees, especially where consultation between standing committees is required
Coordinate the development of policies, programs and practices that involve more than one Senate Committee
Establish such subcommittees as needed to fulfil the Committee's responsibilities
Other duties as assigned by Senate