COUNCIL

DSU Council oversees the operations of the Union. It comprises of the Executive Officers, Faculty Representatives, Community Representatives (e.g. International Students, 2SLGBTQIA+ students), and the student representatives on the Dalhousie Board of Governors.

Council Meetings

Council meeting dates for Fall 2026 are listed below. Meetings will be held in person biweekly on Mondays at the Council Chambers in the SUB. DSU members are welcome to attend.

Monday, September 14, 2026 

Monday, September 28, 2026 

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - Annual General Meeting

Monday, October 19, 2026

Monday, November 2 , 2026 

Monday, November 16, 2026 

Monday, November 30, 2026 

Monday, December 14, 2026 

Council meeting dates for Summer 2026 are listed below. Meetings will be held once per month on Wednesdays and will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams. All DSU members are welcome to attend.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 

Agendas, reports, and meeting documents are posted the day prior to the meeting. Minutes are posted within five school days of their approval at the following meeting of Council.

▼ May 13, 2026 - Video Conference, 5:00 pm

Agenda | Minutes | Reports

Council Staff Hiring Report 2026-27

Amendments to the DSU Grants Policy - Notice of Motion

▼ June 17, 2026 - Video Conference, 5:00 pm

Agenda | Minutes | Reports

Amendments to Grants Policy - New Business

Rescind Performance Support Policy - NOM

Rescind Procurement Policy - NOM

▼ July 15, 2026 - Video Conference, 5:00 pm

Agenda | Minutes | Reports

Rescind Performance Support Policy - NB

Rescind Procurement Policy - NB

Memo on Conference Equipment

Terms of Reference - Graduate Grants Ad-Hoc Committee

▼ August 19, 2026 - Video Conference, 5:00 pm

Agenda | Minutes | Reports

Cheif Returning Officer Hiring Report 2026-27

Rescind Constitution Policy - NOM

Constitution Policy Brief

Amendments to Strategic Planning Policy - NOM

Amendments to Society Policy - NOM

Rescind Commercial Space Policy - NOM

Commercial Space Policy Brief

Amendments to Facility Operations Policy - NOM

▼ August 26, 2026 - Video Conference, 6:00 pm - Special Council Meeting

Agenda | Minutes

Amendments to Society Policy - NB

▼ September 14, 2026 - Council Chambers, 6:00 pm

Agenda | Minutes | Reports

Executive Goal Plans 2026-27

Rescind Constitution Policy - NOM

Constitution Policy Brief

Amendments to Strategic Planning Policy - NOM

Rescind Commercial Space Policy - NOM

Commercial Space Policy Brief

Amendments to Facility Operations Policy - NOM

Proposed Bylaw Amendments (Notice of Motion)

Fall 2026 Election Schedule

▼ September 28, 2026 - Council Chambers, 6:00 pm

Agenda | Minutes | Reports

Terms of Reference Ad-Hoc Sexualised Violence Issues Policy Committee

Adjusted Fall 2026 Election Schedule

Proposed Bylaw Amendments- NB

Amendments to Society Policy - Notice of Moton

Archived Council Documents

For questions or assistance relating to archived materials, contact the Policy and Governance Coordinator dsu.policy@dal.ca.