Governing Council Committees

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.

Governing Council Executive Committee

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.

Terms of Reference

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

Governing Council Finance & Audit Committee

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.

Terms of Reference

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

Governance Committee

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.

Terms of Reference

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.

Tanya Pidskalny
UCN Tri-Council Executive Officer
PO Box 3000
The Pas, Manitoba R9A 1M7
Phone: (204) 627-8649
Email: tpidskalny@ucn.ca

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