Notice is hereby given that an election will be held to nominate a full-time non-academic employee to a position on the Board of Governors.
Eligibility and membership requirements
Nominations are invited of non-academic employees who are appointed and working in full-time positions at the University as defined by the YUSA (Unit 1), CUPE (Local 1356 and 1356-1) and IUOE collective agreements, and the CPM employment framework. Nominees must also have a record of at least five years of service as a full-time non-academic employee at the University. Employees who are members of a certified bargaining unit or employee association may not serve as an officer or other official of their bargaining agent or employee association during their term on the Board of Governors. All members of the Board of Governors are required to sign a conflict of interest and confidentiality undertaking and to abide by the board’s policy on conflict of interest. The term of office is two years, beginning on July 1, 2022.
Nomination process
Nominations must be supported by the signatures of 10 nominators who are also full-time non-academic employees. Because a special majority (two‑thirds) of the members of the Board of Governors must be Canadian citizens, candidates are required to submit proof of citizenship. Nominations open at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 10 and will close at noon on Tuesday, May 24 by which time all complete nominations (to include nomination form, signatures of 10 nominators, proof of citizenship, photo and statement of intent) must be received by the University Secretariat via email to Elaine MacRae at emacrae@yorku.ca. No late or incomplete forms will be accepted.
Balloting procedures
Balloting will be conducted by e-vote (evote.yorku.ca). Voting will open at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 6 and close at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 10.
The Board of Governors
The Board of Governors consists of 30 members and includes the president and the chancellor. The board membership includes: two members nominated by Senate; two student members nominated by students; two non-academic employee members nominated by this process; and two alumni members nominated by the alumni board. The remaining board members are appointed from the external community and reflect a broad range of backgrounds and expertise. The board conducts its work through a number of standing committees. The board meets at least five times each year.
Documentation and additional information
For nomination forms and further information about the board and the staff nominations process, please go to: https://www.yorku.ca/secretariat/board-of-governors/nominations-to-the-board-of-governors/.