1.0 Reason for Procedure(s)

To establish a committee structure for promotion and implementation of the University's Policy: Sustainability.

2.0 Procedure(s)

2.1 A Sustainable Development Committee shall be established that is advisory to both the Vice-President (Academic) and the Vice-President (Administration).

2.2 The Committee's responsibilities are to:

a) Develop a University of Manitoba Sustainability Action Plan identifying recommended sustainability goals, initiatives, actions and target dates to support the Sustainability Policy.

b) Assist the Sustainability Coordinator to educate the University community and to communicate and promote implementation of the Sustainability policy action plan.

2.3 The Committee Chair shall be appointed by the Vice-President (Academic) and Vice-President (Administration for a three year renewable term from among the members of the Committee.

a) The University's Sustainability Coordinator
b) Two representatives from UMSU
c) One representative from GSA
d) 4 faculty members appointed by the Vice-President (Academic)
e) 4 administrative members appointed by the Vice-President (Administration)
f) 1 representative from UMREG
g) In addition to such members as the Vice-Presidents appoint from time to time.

With the exception of student representatives which will be appointed or renewed each year, and with the exception of persons holding specific positions, the appointed members will serve three year renewable terms. Meetings shall be held once a month or at the call of the chair.

3.0 Accountability

3.1 The University Secretary is responsible for advising the President that a formal review of the Procedure is required.

3.2 The Associate Vice-President (Administration) is responsible for the communication, administration and interpretation of this policy.

4.0 Review

4.1 Formal Procedure reviews will be conducted every ten (10) years. The next scheduled review date for these Procedures are January 25, 2021.

4.2 In the interim, this/these Procedure(s) may be revised or rescinded if:

(a) the Approving Body deems necessary; or
(b) the relevant Bylaw, Regulation(s) or Policy is revised or rescinded.

 

5.0 Effect on Previous Statements

5.1 This/these Procedure(s) supersede(s) the following:

(a) all previous Board/Senate Procedures, and resolutions on the subject matter contained herein; and
(b) all previous Administration Procedures, and resolutions on the subject matter contained herein; and
(c) all previous Faculty/School Council Procedures stemming from the Faculty/School Council Bylaw and academic and admission Regulations and any resolutions on the subject matter contained herein; and

6.0 Cross References

Policy: Sustainabilty