July, 6, 2022
Whereas R-5 has several minor errors and typos/spelling mistakes that need to be corrected toensure the consistency of the policy with established practice;Be it resolved to amend R-5.1 by striking it and replacing it with: 5.1. Proper operation of a democratic student organization requires that students elected orappointed to Council or a Society...
July, 6, 2022
Whereas there is a minor error in R-2 based on inconsistent wording due to past amendments notfully considering all language that exists in R-2;Be it resolved to amend R-2.7 by striking the word “semi-monthly” and replacing it with “monthly”. *R-2: Duties and Responsibilities of Non-executive Councilors, Stipend...
June, 28, 2022
Whereas Constituency Group and Affiliated Student Group representatives currently do not have membership in any Faculty Caucus. Whereas this causes issues for these representatives if they were ever to be censured for a breach of confidence, as unlike Student Union representatives, they would then begin to lose a portion of their stipend as...
June, 28, 2022
Whereas R-4.6 of Council Policies was amended on June 30th, 2021, to transition the SFSS to a monthly work report submission for Non-Executive Councillors, rather than a bi-weekly submission. Whereas this amendment was incorrectly worded, as R-4.6 referred to the submission deadline for semester reports, rather than the submission deadline for...
June, 28, 2022
Whereas there are several minor typos and consistency issues R-4 of Council’s Policies Whereas these minor issues should be corrected to ensure the clarity of R-4 Be it resolved to strike the words “Council or committee meeting.” in R-4.11(b) of Council Policies and replace it with “Council or committee meeting without approved regrets.”...
June, 28, 2022
Whereas R-4.15(a), the rule on when the stipend of an executive officer is reduced for not sitting on enough committees, is currently ambiguous in its application Whereas R-4.15(a) should be clarified to ensure that it is clearly worded and can be applied consistently, if necessary, without any ambiguity about its meaning Be it resolved to...
June, 28, 2022
Whereas the terms of reference for the CRAI currently contain several minor typos Whereas the purpose listed in the terms of reference for the CRAI is currently inaccurate Be it resolved to amend the “Purpose” section in the CRAI Terms of Reference by striking it and replacing it with “The purpose of this committee is...
June, 28, 2022
Whereas IEC-9 has procedural issues or omissions that result in either a lack of clarity on certain procedures, or procedures that are inconsistent with SFSS By-Laws. Whereas these procedures outlined under IEC-9 should be corrected so that they can be unambiguously understood and consistently applied in the future, if deemed necessary. Be it...
June, 27, 2022
Be it resolved to strike “VP Finance” from ERPP-2.3 and replace it with “VP Finances andServices.” *“ERPP” refers to “Election and Referenda Structure and Planning Policies.”This policy outlines how the budget is set for the General Elections. The only update to the policy is to ensure that we are referencing the...
June, 27, 2022
Be it resolved to strike reference to “Bylaws 15(11), 15(13), and 15(22)” in ERPP-1 “Policy”and replace it with “Bylaw 13: 13(11), 13(13), and 13(23).”Be it further resolved to strike reference to “Bylaw 16” in ERPP-1 Policy:“Executive Committee By-Elections and Referenda must be completed by the end of thetenth (10th) week of...
June, 27, 2022
Whereas there are incorrect references to relevant referenda documents in NP-4; Be it resolved to strike the word “candidate” from NP-4.8(a) and replace it with “referendumsubmission.” Be it further resolved to strike “Nomination Form” from NP-4.8(a)(ii) and replace it with“SFSS Referendum Question Submission Package.”...
June, 27, 2022
Be it resolved to strike NP-3.2 and replace it with: “No candidate is permitted to run for more than one position during the Executive CommitteeElections.”Be it further resolved to strike NP-3.3 and replace it with: “Proposed candidates mustconduct themselves in accordance with the Elections Referenda Policies and Bylaws set outby the SFSS....