By-Law No. 2
In accordance with the Ministry’s Governance and Accountability Framework Binding Policy Directive, Northern College shall establish a College Council, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Council.‘
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By-Law No. 2
1. BACKGROUND
In accordance with the Ministry’s Governance and Accountability Framework Binding Policy Directive, Northern College shall establish a College Council, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Council.‘
2. PURPOSE
Through community representation on our Board of Governors, Program Advisory Committees, other College-led committees, and staff involvement in community forums, boards, and meetings, various forums are created to exchange communications, as we work to fulfill our mission of ‘ensuring quality, accessible education through innovative programs, services and partnerships, for the benefit of our northern communities.’
The Council is a two-way communication vehicle established for the purpose of providing a means for students and staff members of the College to provide advice to the President of the College on matters of importance to students and staff members. These matters may include, but are not limited to, issues pertaining to the College’s academics, student services, human resources and administration. The Council also provides a forum for the President to disseminate information to the College community.
3. GOALS
The goals of the Council are to:
- 3.1 promote communication within the College Community; and
- 3.2 provide a forum for students and staff to provide advice to the President on matters of importance to students and staff.
The focus of all dialogue, advice and decision-making at the Council will reflect the best interests of students, staff, teaching and learning, and success at Northern College.
By-Law No. 2
Approved: 2010-01-12
Revised:
2023-05-09
Motion:
34-05-23
COLLEGE COUNCIL
4. MANDATE
The Council shall present advice or reports to the President with respect to matters referred by the President or on matters the Council considers advisable. The Council has no mandate or authority to discuss issues arising from the terms and conditions of employment (Collective Agreements) for any staff group.
5. COMMUNICATION WITH THE BOARD
The Council is advisory to the President. The Council shall keep proper records and minutes of its proceedings and will submit a copy of such (or make these available) to the Board of Governors.
6. MEMBERSHIP
Participation on the Council is voluntary. Membership will ensure representation from all staff groups as well as all campuses of the College. The Council shall consist of 14 Core Members and 8 Resource Members, as follows:
Core Members
Academic Staff Support Staff Students Administrative Staff President
4* +4
4
4
1
1
*4 students to be appointed in a principal role and 4 in an alternate capacity. A maximum of 4 students attending a meeting will be counted towards quorum, with principal members being counted first. At any given time, 4 student members will have voting rights for a possible total of 14 core, voting members.
Resource Members
| Vice-President, Academic and Student Success | 1 | |
Source: https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/2-ByLaw_College-Council.pdf