Frequently Asked Questions

Elections for Governance Councils

What are the elections for?

They are for the 6 councils of the new governance structure (see pp. 10, 12, and 18-32 of the Governance System document - PDF*)

What’s the difference between a council and a committee?

Councils are the organizational units of the governance structure. They coordinate and integrate the work of the committees. Positions on councils are elected. Committees are subsets of councils that are grouped according to their function.

Membership on non-contractual committees is open to full-time employees of the college.

Who is eligible for election to councils?

Council composition is defined in the Governance System document (PDF*). All constituencies below are eligible for membership on councils:

The Governance System document (PDF*) explains this in more detail, beginning on p. 18.

Do I currently have to be serving on a committee to run for election to a council?

No. You can be, but it is not necessary.

How long a term does a council member serve?

Three years, except for student members who serve for one year. As the governance system is established, initial terms will be staggered for one, two, or three years. See p. 13 of the Governance System document (PDF*) for more information.

What is the College Coordinating Council (CCC) and how is membership determined?

The CCC coordinates the activities of the six college councils, and also reviews matters referred to it by the College President for consideration. For more information, see p. 16 of the Governance System document (PDF*).

Membership is made up of the chairs and vice-chairs of each college council.

How will these elections affect the committee on which I now serve?

The committees will continue to fulfill their missions, as they did in the past. However, each committee will now work with its parent council to develop and refine policies.

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