Facilities Committee

STUDENT UNION, INC.
FACILITIES & PROGRAMS COMMITTEE CHARTER

SECTION I. PURPOSE OF THE COMMITTEE

The Facilities & Programs Committee recommends to the Board for approval policies and procedures regarding the use of our facilities.

SECTION II. MEMBERSHIP

A. At least one student from SUBOD as determined by Board process (voting)
B. At least one faculty/staff community position from SUBOD (voting)
C. Executive Director (non-voting)
D. Full-time staff members(s) that oversee and manage the facilities of the Student Union, Inc. (non-voting)
E. Members who wish to join the committee after initial appointments must be approved by the Board.

SECTION III. CHAIR

A. The Facilities & Programs Committee Chair shall be elected by the committee with final approval by the Board.
B. The Facilities & Program Committee Chair shall be responsible for reporting committee recommendations and findings to the Board.
C. The Facilities & Program Committee Chair will preside over all meetings of the committee. In the absence of the Chair, a voting member of the committee shall preside over the designated meeting.
D. The Facilities & Program Committee Chair shall submit the agenda and designate the meeting time and place in compliance with open meeting laws. Members may place items on the agenda, by submitting them to the Chair prior to the meeting.

SECTION IV. TERM OF OFFICE

A. The term for each voting member of the Facilities & Program Committee will be for one year commencing on July 1st or the first meeting in the Fall semester of each year. Voting members and non-voting members may serve on the committee for subsequent years.

SECTION V. DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE

A. To support management in maintaining, operating and developing facilities, programs and services to a level of excellence.
B. To evaluate and give constructive feedback to recommended changes brought forth from staff, keeping in mind the fiscal responsibility to the students and their changing needs.
C. To be visionary in creating and maintaining programs, services, and facilities to meet the needs of our campus community.

SECTION VI. MEETINGS

A. Meetings will be conducted once a month or as needed.
B. Meetings shall be held when at least one voting and one non-voting member are present and there is an agenda item.
Approved February 17, 2009