SAMU committees are a way for you to influence how we spend money, how we make our decisions (our processes), and how we plan for growth (strategy and engagement).
Students appointed to SAMU committees will serve a one year term beginning November 1 and ending October 31 the following year. Official committee appointment terms may vary based on time of appointment.
Please view a detailed list of open SAMU committees in the tabs below.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee assists Students’ Council in fulfilling its financial oversight responsibilities.
The Finance Committee assists Students’ Council in fulfilling its financial oversight responsibilities through budgetary deliberations, reviewing SAMU fees and monitoring the financial well-being of the organization.
GOVERNANCE INVESTIGATIONS AND REINSTATEMENT COMMITTEE
The Governance Investigations and Reinstatement Committee (GIRC) investigates the actions of an elected representative alleged to have breached a bylaw, policy, or procedure, or an appeal of election decisions or results and is responsible for interviewing and vetting candidates for reinstatement to Students’ Council.
The Strategy and Engagement Committee (SEC) strives to maximize student engagement with Students’ Council, provides leadership development opportunities to members of Students’ Council and acts as a consultation body for strategic priorities.
Prepare for committee meetings by reviewing agenda materials in advance*
Prepare relevant insights and other notes prior to meeting attendance
Provide an additional student perspective on each committee
*Support from SAMU can be provided if requested.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Noticeable leadership experience for your resume
Connect and network with MacEwan faculty and administration
Get a seat at the table – have a voice in the decision making process
Get paid for your time – amount varies per committee
HONOURARIUM – GET PAID!
Student Members of these Committees are provided an honourarium for each meeting they attend. Honourariums are provided to students at the end of their term, as per SAMU procedures.
