Speaker of Council

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Alma Mater Society of UBC Vancouver Full time

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia's (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus.

The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC.


Position title:
Speaker of Council

Length of Term:
May 2023- April 2024

Reports to:
Human Resources Committee

Employee status:
Term, Appointed

Hours per week: 5

Compensation:
Tier 5 - $19.00 per hour

Position Purpose

The Speaker of Council is a non-voting member of Council who facilitates AMS Council meetings.

Responsibilities:

  • Chair Council meetings, including the acknowledgement of the land
  • Ensure to the best of their ability, that Council Chambers and the contents therein are secure immediately before and after Council meetings
  • Work with the Executive Committee to maintain reliable means for members of Council to attend and vote in meetings remotely
  • Assist with the coordination and arrangement of any considerations and accommodations required by participants who are otherwise facing barriers to participating in council meetings
  • Be available outside Council meetings for occasional discussion of Council issues/items
  • Chair the Election Appeals Committee and Ethics and Accountability Committee, as needed
  • Work with the AMS mission statement and values to operate a successful department
  • Remain impartial while facilitating AMS Council, and avoid the appearance of partiality in elections and business before council
  • Other duties as required
Qualifications and Experience

  • Knowledge and experience implementing Robert's Rules of Order
  • Good public speaking skills and an ability to be assertive in carrying through the rules and procedures of Council
  • Objective and impartial
  • Knowledge of the AMS governmental and services structure is an asset
  • Must not hold any other elected, staff, or appointed position in the Society, including positions within constituencies

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter.

Application deadline: 11:59pm March 27th.

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