Senate Standing Committee on University Budget

The Budget Committee of Senate serves two important roles.  Its responsibilities include:

• Those related to its role as an advisory body to Senate on matters within the jurisdiction of Senate , and
• Those related to its role as an advisory role to the President and vice-presidents on budgetary policy, processes, and allocations.

Responsibilities

1. Advise Senate and its committees on the budgetary implications of matters within the jurisdiction of Senate and its committees, including proposals for new educational, research or other programs or initiatives, as required by Senate and its committees.
2. On behalf of Senate, and in consultation with the Senate Standing Committee on Academic Planning and Priorities, advise the President and Vice-Presidents on the review and development of academic budgetary priorities, major capital plans, and the allocation of funds.
3. At the request of the President, Board of Governors and Senate, provide advice on matters related to the University’s property, building, and structures.
4. Assist the President and Vice-Presidents in the development of budgetary policies, guidelines, processes, and models.
5. Assist the President and Vice-Presidents with the development of consultation and communication strategies related to budgetary matters.
6. Present the annual University budget to Senate.
7. Establish such subcommittees as needed to fulfill the Committee’s responsibilities.
8. Other duties as assigned by Senate

Voting Members

• Chancellor
• President
• Two student senators or student representatives
• Faculty senator or representative from each Faculty
• Support staff senator or representative
• Two deans or designates
• Librarian
• Representative, Information Technology

Non-voting Members

• Vice-Chair of Senate
• Provost and Vice-President, Academic or designate
• Vice-President, Administration or designate
• Chief Finance Officer or designate
• Chair of Senate Standing Committee on Academic Planning and Priorities