ISU Executive Terms of Office
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Members of the Executive Committee will serve a term of one (1) year, starting May 1 and ending April 30.
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Where a member of the Executive Committee resigns before the completion of their term of office, a new appointee, in accordance with legislation, is to complete the remaining term of office of the Executive Member who has resigned.
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Any Executive member, upon a simple majority vote of the Executive Committee, may be removed from office for any cause which the Executive Committee may deem reasonable.
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If any individual Executive Member, without lawful or sufficient excuse, misses three (3) consecutive meetings, that member shall immediately be subject to removal by the Executive Committee. Upon such a decision, the above will occur unless it is of the opinion of the majority of the Executive Committee, by recorded vote, that said individuals should remain in their position.
Elections
Elections happen annual in April of the Winter Semester.
By-Elections occur in the Fall Semester should the executive team have vacancies.
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ISU Executive Team
Quick summary of the roles and responsibilities of each member directly from the ISU Constitution.
President
(i)Supervises the affairs of the Executive Committee. (ii)Supports the activities undertaken by Executive Members. (iii)Acts as the Presiding Officer at all meetings of the Executive Committee and all General Meetings. (iv)Acts as the primary spokesperson for the Indigenous Students’ Union. (v)Represents the Indigenous Students’ Union on at least ⅓ of all committees, boards, etc., outside of the Indigenous Students’ Union. (vi)Shall inform the Executive Committee of any new information known relating to the Indigenous Students’ Union. (vii)Shall represent Indigenous Students’ Union in any business in a respectful manner. (viii)Shall have signing authority for all cheques made payable by the Indigenous Students’ Union and must approve all contracts with the Indigenous Students’ Union. (ix)Shall be responsible for overseeing any directors under their portfolio. (x)Shall carry out other duties assigned by the Executive Committee. (xi)Shall search for potential mergers with other ISU student lead groups, clubs, committees, partnerships, investors, and alliances. (xii)Shall be responsible for creating and implementing a strategic plan alongside the VP Consultations & Engagement (xiii)Shall evaluate the work of executive team members and ensure that they are working towards the Indigenous Students’ Union’s strategic plan
VP Admin
Shall assist the Executive Committee with all communications outside the Indigenous Students’ Union. Shall act as the main administrator of the Indigenous Students’ Union e-mail and the Indigenous Students’ Union correspondence. Shall monitor incoming emails and distribute them to the most relevant Executive member. Shall act as minute taker of the Executive Committee. Responsible for the creation and distribution of the Executive Committee agendas and minutes. Shall monitor and maintain the Indigenous Students’ Union membership roll. Shall be responsible for overseeing any director under their portfolio. Shall carry out other duties assigned by the Executive Committee.
Vp Finances (1)
Makes sure all monies paid to the Indigenous Students’ Union are deposited in a chartered bank, treasury branch, or trust company chosen by the Executive Committee. Has signing authority for any cheques drawn up by the Indigenous Students’ Union. Makes sure a detailed account of revenues and expenditures is presented to the Executive Committee as requested. Shall develop proposals for donations and, as necessary, for other funding purposes for the Indigenous Students’ Union. Ensures that proper documentation is kept for any money transactions. Ensures that Indigenous Students’ Union’s bank account is in good standing. Shall be responsible for overseeing any directors under their portfolio. Makes sure a final report of the financial position of the Indigenous Students’ Union is prepared and presented at the Annual General Meeting. Carries out other duties as assigned by the Executive Committee. Shall be the primary point of contact and person responsible for the process of audits.
VP Finance (2)
Makes sure all monies paid to the Indigenous Students’ Union are deposited in a chartered bank, treasury branch, or trust company chosen by the Executive Committee. Has signing authority for any cheques drawn up by the Indigenous Students’ Union. Makes sure a detailed account of revenues and expenditures is presented to the Executive Committee as requested. Shall develop proposals for donations and, as necessary, for other funding purposes for the Indigenous Students’ Union. Ensures that proper documentation is kept for any money transactions. Ensures that Indigenous Students’ Union’s bank account is in good standing. Shall be responsible for overseeing any directors under their portfolio. Makes sure a final report of the financial position of the Indigenous Students’ Union is prepared and presented at the Annual General Meeting. Carries out other duties as assigned by the Executive Committee. Shall be the primary point of contact and person responsible for the process of audits.
VP Internal
Shall be responsible for initiating and coordinating all Indigenous Students’ Union social events and attending these events, as time permits. Shall provide a report of all internally-coordinated activities to the Indigenous Students’ Union Executive Committee. Shall be the primary contact for members internal to the Indigenous Students’ Union and organizations outside the Indigenous Students’ Union seeking to co-create or host events in partnership with the Indigenous Students’ Union. Shall be responsible for overseeing any directors under their portfolio. When directed by the Executive Committee, shall attend any external meetings of the Indigenous Students’ Union when the Indigenous Students’ Union President shall be absent or when two (2) seats are available to the Indigenous Students’ Union. Shall be the primary delegate for Indigenous Students’ Union on its social media accounts. Shall identify, train, recruit, and develop student leaders within the Indigenous Students’ Union and provide them with required resources, in collaboration with the Vice-President Operations. Shall ensure that Indigenous Students’ Union volunteers are familiar with the Indigenous Students’ Union's constitution and bylaws, and have signed their respective volunteer agreements, in collaboration with the Vice-President Operations. Operations.
VP External
i. Shall be responsible for communicating and initiating relationships with organizations and peoples outside of the Indigenous Students’ Union membership. ii.Shall be responsible for overseeing any directors under their portfolio. iii.When directed by the Executive Committee, shall attend any external meetings of the Indigenous Students’ Union when the Indigenous Students’ Union President shall be absent or when two (2) seats are available to the Indigenous Students’ Union. iv. Shall forward any reports and new information related to external relations to the Indigenous Students’ Union Executive Committee on a regular basis v. Shall ensure that the Recruitment Committee is operating at seven members (i.e. should ensure that President, VP Internal/External(s), Director(s) of Cultural Events, Director of Auditing and Finance, Director of Recruitment, Director of Academics, and the Director of Operations, sit on the Recruitment Committee), in collaboration with the Vice-President
VP consultations and engagement
The primary role of the Vice-President Consultation and Engagement is to engage in external advocacy efforts on behalf of the Indigenous Students’ Union and its members. Shall act as the primary delegate for the Indigenous Students’ Union on any policy decisions. Shall engage with external and internal groups on behalf of Indigenous Students’ Union when asked to consult on any relevant issues. Shall engage with the Indigenous Students’ Union membership on issues related to policy and advocacy decisions. Shall work with the Vice-President Internal/External Relations to engage in partnerships. Shall advise the Executive Committee on its strategic direction. Shall act as the main point of contact between the Executive Committee and the Indigenous Students’ Union membership on strategic decisions. Shall ensure consultation and engagement of Indigenous Students’ Union membership is completed on any strategic or policy decision of the Executive Committee. Shall lobby the University of Alberta and other relevant organizations on behalf of the Indigenous Students’ Union. Shall be responsible for overseeing any directors under their portfolio. Carries out other duties as assigned by the Executive Committee.
VP Operations
Shall evaluate the work of executive team members and ensure that they are working towards the Indigenous Students’ Union’s strategic plan. Shall identify, train, recruit, and develop student leaders within the Indigenous Students’ Union and provide them with required resources, in collaboration with the Vice-President Internal Relations. Shall ensure that Indigenous Students’ Union volunteers are familiar with the Indigenous Students’ Unions’ constitution and bylaws, and have signed their respective volunteer agreements, in collaboration with the Vice-President Internal Relations. Shall ensure that the Recruitment Committee is operating at seven members (i.e. should ensure that President, VP Internal/External(s), Director(s) of Cultural Events, Director of Auditing and Finance, Director of Recruitment, Director of Academics, and the Director of Operations, sit on the Recruitment Committee), in collaboration with the Vice-President External Relations. Shall ensure that Indigenous Students’ Union volunteers are properly trained to operate and maintain the Indigenous Students’ Union Lounge. Shall be responsible for restocking the Indigenous Students’ Union Lounge on a bi-weekly basis or as needed. Shall ensure that the Indigenous Students’ Union Lounge is open to students from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and when the university is closed. Maintains the day-to-day operations of the Indigenous Students’ Union (e.g. Executive Committee office hours are posted and updated in lounge, printing is accessible to students, lounge is tidy, etc.). Shall maintain stock of all saleable and non-saleable merchandise. Shall manage the office and storage spaces. Shall carry out other duties assigned by the Executive Committee. Shall be responsible for conducting and collecting reports from students on what supports and resources they would like to have in the Indigenous Students’ Union Lounge.
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