In accordance with the Board’s bylaws, membership on the Land and Facilities Committee shall be comprised of 3-5 governors. The Board on the recommendation of the Board Chair appoints the committee chair and members.

• All members are eligible to be on the Land and Facilities committee.
• Two Board members who are members of the committee shall constitute a quorum *
• The Chair of the Board is an ex officio voting member.

The Land and Facilities Committee may invite such officers, directors, and employees of the University and external consultants as it may see fit from time to time to attend meetings and assist in the discussion and consideration of matters before the Committee.

* Board Bylaws Article VIII Section 8 QUORUM (Two Board members who are members of that committee shall constitute a quorum for all standing committees.

Membership

• Marty Seymour (Chair)
• Grant Devine
• Nadeem Jamali
• Herb McFaull
• Mike Marsh
• Krunal Chavda
• Shelley Brown

Key External Stakeholders

• The City of Saskatoon
• Office of the Provincial Auditor
• University of Saskatchewan Land Trust

Key Internal Stakeholders

• Vice-President Administration and Chief Operating Officer
• Other governing bodies of the University of Saskatchewan as deemed appropriate

• Concern with the regular operation of the institution and the Board’s obligation for fiduciary oversight of the university resources.
• Concern with ongoing assurance and risk management of the University.
• Concern with the guiding principles and policies of the institution.

Long-term pro-active activities

• Ensure a safe, comfortable, productive and attractive environment is maintained.
• Ensure risks and liabilities are appropriately managed.
• Ensure priorities are established for fundraising and assist with strategies that address the long-term sustainability of the institution.
• Exercise oversight over substantial capital assets, such as facilities, that have a relatively long and useful life.
• Engage in strategic planning for the future of the institution as it relates to managerial and operational investments.
• Ensure sustainable development policies and programs are met.

Short-term responsive activities

• Ensure new programs and initiatives are based on appropriate business planning to provide reasonable assurances of sustainability.
• Ensure campus facilities are planned, designed, constructed, and maintained to minimize lifecycle costs and maximize reliability, serviceability, and sustainability.
• Ensure code and regulatory requirements are adhered to.
• Review and approve all land and real estate transactions.
• Ensure all plans and various sub-plans are developed, implemented and maintained respecting best land use.
• Ensure capital plans and project submissions are reviewed and approved.
• Ensure annual multi-year operations, cyclical renewal and replacement, and deferred maintenance plans are in place and are well managed.
• Ensure appropriate policies, processes, and practices are in place pertaining to the acquisition, operation, maintenance, and use of campus physical assets.
• Monitor various metrics of performance relative to the institution’s internal policies in the area of land and facilities.
• Ensure that governance and management of the institution is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee and assess the effectiveness of policy and procedure guidelines relating to the expenditure of any funds both planned and actual required to conduct university business.