Council oversees the operations of the Union. It comprises the Executive Officers, Faculty Representatives, Community Representatives (e.g. International Students, 2SLGBTQIA+ students), and the student representatives on the Dalhousie Board of Governors.
According to Bylaw 4.7 d. "Should a vacancy arise in the office of a Councillor after October 31 of the year in which that person was elected, Council shall appoint a Member who is not a Councillor or Executive Officer who meets the eligibility criteria to fill such vacancy until the next general election."
The following positions are up for appointments:
Women Students' Community Representative
LGBTQ Students Community Representative
Disabled Students Community Representative
Residence Students Community Representative
Faculty of Agriculture Representative
Faculty of Health Professions Representative
Deadline to submit application form is January 15, 2025 at 5PM
positions:
Community Representative Positions
Students With Disabilities Community Rep: The Disabled Students Community Representative is a member of DSU Council and brings forward the ideas, concerns, and viewpoints of disabled students. They may collaborate with other councillors, societies, or DSU Offices to plan events, work on campaigns or policies, or initiate new projects. They will attend Council meetings and join at least one DSU Committee.
LGBTQ Students Community Rep: The LGBTQ Students Community Representative is a member of DSU Council and brings forward the ideas, concerns, and viewpoints of LGBTQ students. They may collaborate with other councillors, societies, or DSU Offices to plan events, work on campaigns or policies, or initiate new projects. They will attend Council meetings and join at least one DSU Committee.
Women Students Community Rep: The Women Students Community Representative is a member of DSU Council and brings forward the ideas, concerns, and viewpoints of women students. They may collaborate with other councillors, societies, or DSU Offices to plan events, work on campaigns or policies, or initiate new projects. They will attend Council meetings and join at least one DSU Committee.
Residence Students Community Rep: The Residence Students Community Representative is a member of DSU Council and brings forward the ideas, concerns, and viewpoints of students living in residence at Dalhousie. They may collaborate with other councillors, societies, or DSU Offices to plan events, work on campaigns or policies, or initiate new projects. They will attend Council meetings and join at least one DSU Committee. NOTE: The Residence Rep must be living in residence at Dalhousie during the 2024/25 year.
Faculty Representative Positions
Faculty of Agriculture Representative: The Faculty of Agriculture Representative is a member of DSU Council that represents students studying within the Faculty of Agriculture. This position is located on Dalhousie's Truro Campus. They will attend Council meetings and join at least one DSU Committee.
Faculty of Heath Professions Representative: The Faculty of Heath Professions is a member of DSU Council that represents students studying within the Faculty of Heath Professions. They will attend Council meetings and join at least one DSU Committee.
Council Meetings
The Fall Council meetings will be held biweekly on Thursdays at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers. All DSU members are welcome to attend. The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Thursday, September 19, 2024 (AGM Outreach Strategy Planning Meeting)
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 (Annual General Meeting)
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The Council meeting schedule for the Summer is as follows. Meetings start at 6:30pm and will be held virtually via MS Teams. Meetings are open to all DSU members.
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Thursday, August 15, 2024
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.
▼ December 5, 2024 - Council Chambers, 6:30 pm
▼ November 21, 2024 - Video Conference, 6:30 pm
▼ November 7, 2024 - Council Chambers, 6:30 pm
▼ October 24, 2024 - Council Chambers, 6:30 pm
▼ September 26, 2024 - Council Chambers, 6:30 pm
▼ September 12, 2024 - Council Chambers, 6:30 pm
▼ August 15, 2024 - Video Conference, 6:30 pm
Chief Returning Officer Hiring Report
▼ July 11, 2024 - Video Conference, 6:30 pm
▼ June 13, 2024 - Video Conference, 6:30 pm
▼ May 16, 2024 - Video Conference, 6:30 pm
Archived Council Documents
For questions or assistance relating to archived materials, contact the Policy and Governance Coordinator dsu.policy@dal.ca.
▼ 2023-24
2023-24 Council Agendas, Reports and Documents
▼ 2022-23
2022-23 Council Agendas, Reports, and Documents
▼ 2021-22
2021-22 Council Agendas, Reports, and Documents
▼ 2020-21
2020-21 Council Agendas, Reports, and Documents
▼ 2019-20
2019-20 Council Agendas, Reports, and Documents
▼ 2018-19
▼ 2017-18
▼ 2016-17
2016-17 Council Minutes and Reports