A standing committee is a Governing Council committee only if its existence and charge comes from the Governing Council, regardless of whether or not Council members sit on the committee. All standing committees are accountable directly to the Governing Council.
The committees listed below are linked to the Terms of Reference within the Governing Councils Governance Policies.
The purpose of the Executive Committee is to act for the Governing Council (Council) on urgent matters arising between regular Council meetings and to make preliminary decisions to bring to Council for discussion and voting. The Executive Committee will assist Council to fulfill its governance duties and oversight functions by acting upon matters delegated to them by Council.
Governing Council Executive Committee
- Pam Marsden, GC Chair
- Anthony McInnis, GC Vice-Chair
- Anthony McInnis, Finance & Audit Committee Chair
- Cathy Fidierchuk, Governance Committee Chair
- Sheila North
- Doug Lauvstad, President
The purpose of the Finance and Audit Committee is to provide oversight and advice on the financial affairs and policy of University College of the North, serve as the Council’s audit committee and provide recommendations to Council to ensure effective management of financial resources and financial risk.
Governing Council Finance & Audit Committee
- Pam Marsden, GC Chair
- Anthony McInnis, FAC Chair
- Christian Sinclair
- Keith Hyde
- Jodi Johnson
- Chris Reddy
- Doug Lauvstad, President
Resource Person(s):
- Kim Laycock, VP Finance & Administration
- Donna Madrigga, Director of Finance
The purpose of the Governance Committee is to make recommendations to Council regarding the creation or amendments to governance policies and By-Laws and to promote and support Council development and effectiveness.Â
Governing Council Governance Committee
- Pam Marsden, GC Chair
- Catherine Fidierchuk, Committee Chair
- Connie Wyatt-Anderson
- Vacancy
- Doug Lauvstad, President
Resource Person(s):
Deveny Zahayko, Policy and Project Manager
Office of the UCN Tri-Council
The Office of the UCN Tri-Council is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the activities of the UCN Tri-Council: the Governing Council, and the Council’s standing and ad hoc committees; the Council of Elders; and the Learning Council. The office provides administrative and advisory services to these bodies and serves as the repository of information and data on all matters relating to the three Councils, and provides advice and guidance on jurisdiction, strategy, policy, and process.
