Université de Hearst Board of Governors

Ministry

Colleges and Universities

URL

http://www.uhearst.ca/

Address

60 9th St
Hearst
P0L1N0

Phone

705-372-1781

Fax

705-362-7518

Background

Université de Hearst Act, 2021 (opens a new window)

Function

The board of governors is responsible for governing and managing the affairs of the University and has the necessary powers to do so, including the power, (a) to determine the mission, vision and values of the University in a manner that is consistent with the objects and special mission of the University; (b) to appoint and remove a chancellor; (c) to appoint and remove the president; (d) to establish faculties, schools, institutes and departments and appoint the heads thereof; (e) to appoint, promote, suspend and remove employees of the University; (f) to fix the number, duties and salaries and other benefits of the employees of the University; (g) to appoint committees and assign or delegate to them such duties and responsibilities as may be provided in the by-laws adopted by the board, including authorizing them to act on behalf of the board in the matters specified in the by-laws; (h) to approve the annual budget of the University and to monitor its implementation; (i) to establish and collect fees and charges for tuition and other services that may be offered by the University or that may be approved by the board on behalf of any organization or group of the University; (j) to regulate the conduct of students and employees of the University and all other persons who use the property of the University, including denying any person access to the property; (k) to conclusively determine which body within the University has jurisdiction over any matter; and (l) to make by-laws regulating its proceedings and generally for the conduct and management of its activities, including in respect of any matters referred to in O. Reg. 153/22 as being set out in the board’s by-laws.

Membership

The board of governors of the University is to be composed of the following members: (1) The president of the University, who shall be a member by virtue of office. (2) The chancellor of the University, if one is appointed, who shall be a member by virtue of office. (3) One person appointed by the president of the University from among the vice-presidents or other senior officers of the University. (4) Three persons elected by the teaching staff of the University from among themselves. (5) Two persons elected by the students of the University from among themselves. (6) Two persons elected by the non-teaching employees of the University from among themselves. (7) Five persons appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, who shall not be students, members of the teaching staff or non-teaching employees of the University. (8) Nine other persons who shall be appointed by the board, who shall not be students, members of the teaching staff or non-teaching employees of the University.

Appointees must be proficient in French. 

Term

The term of office for a member of the board who is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council shall be three years. Members of the board appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council are eligible for reappointment. A member who has served on the board in the capacity of chancellor of the University, president of the University or as an appointee of the president is not eligible for subsequent appointment or election to the board.

Meetings

Subject to certain exceptions, meetings of the board and of the senate shall be open to the public and prior notice of such meetings shall be given to the members and to the public in the manner provided in the by-laws of the board or senate. Board meetings will be scheduled as required.

Remuneration

Appointees do not receive remuneration.

Appointments & Vacancies