BC Flood Support Motion

November, 26, 2021

Whereas, many communities have been impacted by the recent British Columbia Floods, and it continues to harm communities across the province, Whereas, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) wants to provide support to those who have been impacted, and from what we have seen immediate support will be needed and ongoing, Whereas, even members...

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Our statement to AMS in response to UBC Students for Freedom of Expression event

November, 12, 2021

RE: UBC STUDENTS FOR FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION: LAUREN SOUTHERN  T/W: Anti-Indigenous Semantics, Denial of Genocide, Indian Residential Schools, Unmarked/ Mass Graves of Children Dear Alma Mater Society (AMS) of University of British Columbia (UBC),  The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) does not support the UBC Students for Freedom of...

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We’re hiring an Accessibility Coordinator

November, 12, 2021

The SFSS is hiring an Accessibility Coordinator responsible for working closely with both the Disability & Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA) and the Accessibility Committee to implement student projects, with help from the Accessibility Assistant. They will also oversee, coordinate and assist in the delivery of programs and services in the DNA...

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Notice of Motion: Stipend Policy Changes

November, 12, 2021

Whereas, past Council Policies included a reduction in expected hours without a reduction in stipend for the last month of each term to accommodate final exams and projects for Council members; Whereas these policies were removed from the Policy Manual in 2015 along with the expected hours; Whereas in 2020 the Board of Directors brought...

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Notice of Motion: Space Oversight Committee Terms of Reference

November, 8, 2021

Whereas the Student Union Building is scheduled to fully open in the fall term; Whereas the SFSS has other spaces on Burnaby, Surrey, and Vancouver Campuses that need oversight; Whereas the VP Internal and Organizational Development Corbett Gildersleve has drafted terms of reference for the Space Oversight Committee; Be it resolved that Council...

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Notice of Motion: Leave of Absence Policy

November, 8, 2021

Whereas R-6 Resignation, Leave of Absence, and Regrets has policies around leaves for Council members that are very basic; Whereas the policy doesn’t allow for flexibility in different forms of leaves, reduced working hours, or other options forcing a councilor to either work through their challenges or go without their stipend; Whereas...

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Notice of Motion: Course Materials Issues Policy

November, 8, 2021

Whereas the SFSS has previously approved a development plan to create more SFSS Issues Policies on a variety of social, economic and political issues, Whereas SFSS Issues Policies serve to clarify the stance of the society on social, political and economic issues relating to student life and post-secondary education, Whereas the SFSS currently has...

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Notice of Motion: Oversight Committee of Executive Officers Composition Change

November, 5, 2021

Whereas SO-17.2 states the composition of the committee;Whereas SO-17.2.3 states: “At least 4 and up to 6 Non-Executive Councilors, including the Chairperson” Whereas this is inconsistent with other committee composition policies and has caused confusion on the total available seats as the chairperson is listed in SO-17.2.1; Be it...

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