SSF Committees

 

Finance and Audit Committee
The Finance and Audit Committee is mandated to:
• review the financial performance of the corporation,
• recommend the appointment and remuneration of external auditors,
• advise the Board on fiscal and financial policy,
• review and recommend the annual and capital budgets to the Board, and
• review and monitor regulatory requirements on a semi-annual basis. read more

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Committee
The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) Committee of the Seneca Student Federation (SSF) is established to foster an inclusive community within the SSF. The committee's primary objectives are:
• Cultivating Inclusivity: Create a welcoming and respectful environment for all within the SSF.
• Policy and Process Evaluation: Create and enforce an EDI Policy and ensure SSF policies and processes align with the EDI Policy and the SSF’s Vision, Mission and Values.
• Reviewing Hiring and Election Practices: Evaluate hiring and election procedures to promote fairness and representation.
• Alignment with Vision, Mission, and Values: Assess SSF activities against the organization's vision, mission and core values. read more

Seneca Student Federation Central Committee
The Board of Directors of SSF (the Board) has established a central committee called the Seneca Student Federation Central (SSFC). This committee aims to advance the Seneca Student Federation (SSF) objectives. The SSFC shall provide direction, information, and guidance to the Local Branch Councils (LBC). The Commitee reports to the Board, through the President, at least once per semester on maters relating to its purpose, its activities, and responsibility.

Responsibilities
• The SSFC shall receive and be a conduit to the College for concerns, maters of importance, and decisions affecting all Seneca students.
• The SSFC shall recommend to the Board, the SSF fees for the proceeding academic year.
• The SSFC shall have the authority to approve programming expenses up to the limit set in the SSF Operating Policy.
• The SSFC shall be responsible for approving all off-campus trips following the Events Workflow (Appendix A).
• The SSFC shall carry out all decisions of the Board and shall have specific powers and duties as delegated to it from time to time by resolution of the Board. read more
 
Seneca Student Federation Local Branch Council
The Board of Directors of SSF (the Board) has established four (4) campus councils, one for each of the King, Newnham,
Seneca@York, and SIA campuses, called the Local Branch Council (LBC). These council aims to advance the Seneca
Student Federation (SSF) objectives on their respective campus. The LBC reports to Central, through the Vice President,
at least once per semester on maters relating to its purpose, its activities, and responsibility.

Responsibilities
• The LBC shall have the authority to approve programming expenses up to the limit set in the SSF Operating Policy.
• The LBC shall be responsible for approving all on-campus event budgets and charters following the Events Workflow (Appendix A).
• The LBC is tasked with engaging members on their respective campuses to receive feedback and input on the needs and wants of the members.
• The LBC shall carry out all decisions of the Board and Central and shall have specific powers and duties as delegated to it from time to time by
resolution of the Board. read more