The AMS HR Committee sets the standards and regulations for employment at the AMS.
Current Members (Winter Term 1 2024)
Chair: Cameron Taylor
Christian Kyle (AMS President)
Yuki Ichikawa (Councillor)
Lawrence Liu (Councillor)
Rowan Bapty (Councillor)
Jasper Yuen (Councillor)
Rebecca Malfair (Student At Large)
Noah Mossey (Ombudsperson – non-voting)
Terms of Reference
The Human Resources Committee shall be composed of:
the President;
five (5) non-Executive Council members, all of whom must either be:
voting members;
UBC Vancouver student members of the Board of Governors; or
student Senators elected by the student members of the UBC Vancouver Senate to serve on Council;
one (1) Student at Large; and
the Ombudsperson, who shall be non-voting.
The Human Resources Manager shall be invited to all meetings of the Committee.
The Human Resources Committee shall:
assist the Human Resources Manager in creating and enforcing the Society’s standards on employment;
ensure the equitable treatment of the Society’s employees;
review the activities of the Ombudsperson thrice yearly;
following processing by the Society’s Human Resources Department recommend candidates to Council for the positions of Ombudsperson, Speaker of Council, Elections Administrator, and other positions on the Elections Committee:
the positions of Ombudsperson, Speaker of Council, and Elections Administrator shall be advertised for hiring no later than March 1 of each respective year;
in consultation with the Finance Committee make recommendations to Council concerning financial compensation and benefits for appointed positions in the Society;
make recommendations to Council concerning terms of employment for newly created appointed positions in accordance with Section IX C, Article 2(8);
decide on proposed changes to the terms of appointment for appointees or make recommendations to Council concerning such changes in accordance with Section IX C, Article 2(8);
in consultation with the Finance Committee review the remuneration of the members of the Executive and recommend changes in that remuneration to Council;
oversee the completion of transitional reports for the positions of Ombudsperson in accordance with Section II, Article 10(16) and Elections Administrator in accordance with Section IX A, Article 1(C)(1)(r) and ensure the collection of such reports;
propose annual goals for itself to the Agenda Committee and be responsible for completing those goals; and
have such other duties as are outlined in the Bylaws or the Code or assigned by Council from time to time.
Meeting Times
The HR Committee meeting times will be announced soon.
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