Code, Bylaws and Policies

Constitution & Mission Statement

• AMS Constitution
• AMS Mission Statement

BYLAWS & CODE

• AMS Bylaws as of March 2020
• Code as of June 25, 2020

Code changes after June 1, 2020:

• Code Changes A+I Fee Exemption June 19, 2020

Policies

• Operations Committee Policy Manual
• External Policy Manual
• Sustainability Action Plan (ASAP)

AMS Internal Policies

Policy: Title and Summary	Last Reviewed
I-1 POLICY ON POLICIES Provides a uniform presentation of AMS policies, allows for better record keeping and ease of references to AMS policies, and allows for a structured and systematic review and updating of AMS policies.	2019-10-24
I-2 CHEQUE SIGNING POLICY Frees AMS Executives from having to sign cheques for small amounts (less than $350), allowing a stamp to be used instead.	2014-11-05
i-3 RESPONSIBLE USE OF STUDENTS’ EMAIL ADDRESSES Commits the AMS to the secure and responsible use of students’ email addresses for campus wide emails. No more than one such email to be sent each month. To be used for such things as announcing elections, conducting surveys, and welcoming students.	2020-04-09
I-4 ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION POLICY Repealed August 21, 2019.	2019-08-21
I-5 COMMUNICATION WITH THE MUSQUEAM INDIAN BAND Ensures proper protocol and communication is maintained between the AMS and the Musqueam.	2018-08-01
I-6 RESPONSIBLE COMPUTER USE POLICY Outlines best practices around the use of AMS computers and computing systems. Protects the Society’s computers and computing systems from damage.	2015-04-09
I-7 SUSPENSIONS AND EXPULSIONS FROM AMS pROPERTY Specifies the grounds and procedures for suspensions and expulsions from AMS property.	2020-03-25
I-8 AMS INVESTMENT POLICY Sets out the general investment goals and strategies of the AMS.	2018-08-01
1-9 EXECUTIVE GOAL SETTING AND REPORTING POLICY Provides consistency in executive evaluations on a year-to-year basis, develops a process that improves individual executive performance in a constructive way, and ensures executive evaluation is done in a open and transparent fashion with respect to the membership at large.	2019-02-27
I-10 PETITION PRIVACY POLICY Sets out procedures for protecting the privacy of those signing petitions and other similar documents.	2017-06-28
I-11 TUITION CONSULTATION POLICY Outlines procedures for responding with the University invites the AMS to participate in consultation.	2017-08-30
I-12 POLICY ON THE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE SURVEY Outlines the process for the formulations of questions on annual Academic Experience Survey, and prescribes a standardized timeline for the survey’s development and distribution.	2020-04-22
I-13 MEDIA POLICY Sets out procedures for communication with the media.	2020-04-09
I-14 CREDIT CARD POLICY Sets out procedures for the use of credit cards.	2019-04-24
I-15 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE POLICY Sets out guidelines for the use of video surveillance in AMS buildings.	2019-06-19
I-16 privacy Policy Provides policies and procedures to comply with the Personal Information Protection Act of British Columbia (PIPA).	2019-09-21
I-17 SEXUAL VIOLENCE POLICY Provides procedures for investigations related to sexual violence.	2019-09-21
I-18 AMS RESPECTFUL Community & WORKPLACE POLICY Provides procedures to keep workplace and student environment free from bullying and harassment, discrimination and violence.	2019-09-21
I-19 RECORDS POLICY Sets out rules for the collection and disclosure of AMS records including the limits on disclosure and the way to appeal a refusal to disclose (by going to Executive Committee). I-20 Executive Expenditures Sets guidelines and limits for expenditures on travel, alcohol, and cellphones by the Executive and others.	2019-11-06   2020-06-24
AMS CAMPUS SAFETY VISION STATEMENT Commits the AMS to fostering an environment of respect for the dignity, privacy, and diversity of all persons on campus, an environment in which there is zero tolerance for hate, prejudice and discrimination.	2009-01
AMS HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY Commits AMS staff and management to be safety conscious in compliance with the British Columbia Worker’s Compensation Act.	2011-09-14

Referendums

• List of Referendums

Other rules

Additional rules on the Sub-Committees can be found here:

• Sustainability Sub-Committee Terms of Reference
• Fund Committee Terms of Reference
• Impact Grant Terms of Reference
• Grad Class Subcommittee Terms of Reference
• Sustainability Projects Fund Terms of Reference
• IT Committee Terms of Reference
• Clubs and Societies Terms of Reference

These two British Columbia laws apply to student government:

• University Act
• Societies Act