Terms of Reference
Responsibilities
The Executive Committee of University Council is responsible for:
- Setting the agenda for Council meetings.
- Receiving and determining the disposition of written motions from individual members of Council. The Executive Committee will either include the motion on the Council agenda or refer the matter to a standing committee(s), which will then report back on the matter to the Executive Committee and Council.
- Facilitating the flow of information between Council committees and the Administration, and between Council committees and the Senate.
- Coordinating the work of Council committees.
- Advising the Chair of Council on matters relating to the work of Council.
- Designating individuals to act as representatives of the committee on any other bodies, when requested, where such representation is deemed by the Committee to be beneficial.
Membership
- Chair of Council, who shall be Chair
- Vice-Chair of Council
- Chairs of Council Committees
Ex Officio Members (non-voting)
- University Secretary
- President
Committee Coordination
- Governance Office
Voting Members
| Name | Nature of Appointment | College or Unit | Term on Committee |
| Ralph Deters | Chair, USask Council | Arts and Science | July 1, 2026- June 30, 2028 |
| Jason Perepelkin | Vice-Chair, USask Council | Pharmacy and Nutrition | July 1, 2026- June 30, 2028 |
| Roy Dobson | Chair, APC | Pharmacy and Nutrition | July 1, 2026- June 30, 2027 |
| Paul Jones | Chair, GOV | SENS | July 1, 2026- June 30, 2027 |
| Carolyn Augusta | Chair, NOM | Edwards School of Business | July 1, 2026- June 30, 2027 |
| Angela Lieverse | Chair, PPC | Arts and Science | July 1, 2026- June 30, 2027 |
| TBD | Chair, RSAW | July 1, 2026- June 30, 2027 | |
| Veronika Makarova | Chair, S&A | Arts and Science | July 1, 2026- June 30, 2027 |
| Marguerite Koole | Chair, TLARC | Education | July 1, 2026- June 30, 2027 |
Non-Voting Members
| Name | Nature of Appointment | College or Unit |
| Julian Demkiw | ex officio |
University Secretary & Chief Governance Officer |
Committee Support
Danielle Rudulier- Governance Officer
Meeting Quorum
50% + 1 of voting members
Meeting Schedule
| Meeting Date and Time | Deadline to submit a motion or item for Council for consideration to the Executive Committee |
| September 11, 2026 | September 3, 2026 |
| October 9, 2026 | October 1, 2026 |
| November 6, 2026 | October 29, 2026 |
| December 4, 2026 | November 26, 2026 |
| January 15, 2026 | January 7, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 | February 25, 2026 |
| April 2, 2026 | March 24, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 | April 22, 2026 |
| May 28, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
All Council members can submit motions and agenda items to the Executive for consideration. The due dates for submission are listed above.
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