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....
June, 27, 2022
Whereas NP-1 references Executive Committee Elections; Whereas NP-1 still references the old Board model; Be it resolved to strike “Board of Directors” and replace it with “Executive Committee.” *”NP” refers to “Candidate Nomination and Referendum Question Submission Policies”.This policy outlines the nomination...
June, 21, 2022
Happy Indigenous People(s) Day! Today on June 21st, the SFSS wants to celebrate and acknowledge National Indigenous People(s) Day! As an organization, we aim to support and amplify the voices of Indigenous People(s) as we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day all across Turtle Island. In all the work we do, we are committed to the Truth...
June, 13, 2022
The Tuition Freeze Now movement started in 2019 and just recently revived with a kick-off rally on April 14, 2022 after the first two years of the pandemic. The SFSS, GSS, are a part of the larger Tuition Freeze Now movement which is a coalition of thousands of students, Teaching Support Staff and workers across...
June, 6, 2022
BURNABY – Simon Fraser Student Society has successfully submitted its 2023 budget recommendations to the B.C. Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. Each year, student societies, alongside all British Columbians, are invited to provide written recommendations to the Province to consider for the provincial annual budget....
May, 31, 2022
Whereas the Elections and Referenda Policy governs how the SFSS hold elections for Executive Officers; Whereas IEC-1 highlights the composition of the commission as being one (1) chief commissioner, and four (4) commissioners; Whereas the report on the SFSS Executive Officer Elections (2022) by the SFSS Policy, Research, and Community Affairs...
May, 26, 2022
Content Warning: Residential Schools, Indigenous Harm and Trauma, Colonialism, Systemic Racism, Intergenerational Trauma. Below are resources listed that are readily accessible for Indigenous students external/internal to SFU that provide support specific to colonial trauma. RE: One Year Memorial and Acknowledgement of the Tk’emlúps te...