SLC Representative
If you’ve been considering getting involved in the SA’s governance but were feeling short on time, we have some good news: The deadline to submit nomination and candidate forms has been extended to March 24th at 11:59PM!
If you’d like to represent the students within your major we’d love for you to consider sitting on our SLC - all positions open! To learn more about how to run, please visit https://www.auarts-sa.ca/governance#elections
Position Profile
The Student Leadership Council (SLC) Representative serves their department area by acting as a voting member of the AUArts Students’ Association governing Board.
Term Duration: May 1st 2021 - April 30th 2022
Hours required: Between 10-12 hours/month
Key Areas of Focus
Advocacy
Institutional Development
Student Voice
Governance
Campus Engagement
Reporting Relationship
The SLC Representative reports to the student body membership.
Primary Objectives
The SLC Representative contributes to the organization by fulfilling the following objectives:
Representing the student voice from their department area
Ensuring that the Association's affairs are conducted according to the governing documents of the Association
Promoting the general welfare of AUArts students in alignment with the Association's mission, vision, values, and mandate
Providing guidance on the direction and strategic growth of the Association Assigned Duties
The SLC Representative is directly responsible for carrying out the following tasks:
Community Engagement
Communicate regularly with and be available to students within their department to discuss topics of interest related to the student experience
Update department members on all relevant Association business and inform them in how to access more information
Represent the best interests of the students in their department while keeping in mind the best interests of the community as a whole
Provide their name, position, and contact information for distribution to the membership
Act as an ambassador during activities hosted by the SA
Be engaged with communication strategies and initiatives related to the SLCs activities Representing the Student Voice
Promoting the general welfare of AUArts students in alignment with the Association’s mission, vision, values, and mandate
Providing guidance on the direction and strategic growth of the Association
Attend all meetings of the SLC
Vote and contribute to discussion of issues arising and presented at SLC meetings
Ensure that the Association's affairs are conducted according to the governing documents of the Association such as the Bylaws, Policies and Procedures
Approve recommendations from the Associations standing committees on items including but not limited to: Annual Budget, Policies and Bylaws, Referenda
Submit written reports on department activities
Serve on at least one SA and/or Ad Hoc committee
Attend at least one Board of Governors meeting as an observer
Participate in the annual board orientation and SLC related training sessions