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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
University Secretariat
MEMORANDUM
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Senate
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Alison Watt, Director, University Secretariat
Subject: New Policy: GP 32 Environmental Management Policy
Date:
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18 February, 2003
FOR INFORMATION
SCAR has determined that this policy should be forwarded to Senate for information at
its meeting on March 3, 2003. This policy has been reviewed and approved by the
Finance and Administration Committee of the Board of Governors and will go to the
Board of Governors for final approval in April, 2003.
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DRAFT POLICY ?
June,
2002
GP 32- ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POLICY
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1. PREAMBLE
Simon Fraser University has two primary objectives in establishing this policy:
(a)
To establish responsible stewardship of the environment as an institutional priority by
meeting or exceeding regulatory requirements for environmental protection set by local,
provincial or federal authorities or granting agencies; and
(b)
To provide a framework for establishing policies and procedures that demonstrate
responsibility and due diligence on the part of the University and that educate and assist
members of the University community to understand and fulfill their responsibilities in
protecting the environment.
2.
POLICY
I. Simon Fraser University is committed to establishing and maintaining high
standards of environmental protection. It will work diligently to meet or exceed
its legal responsibilities to protect the environment. Policies, procedures and
programs addressing specific environmental issues will be developed and revised
as required to ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
2. In order to meet its environmental goals and obligations, the University must have
the full cooperation and participation of all members of the University
community. Consequently, there must be a communications strategy in place to
inform students, staff and faculty of new and existing environmental protection
obligations. This communication strategy will be managed through the
appropriate vice president, dean, and chair or director.
3. The University will act promptly to identify environmental risks and take
corrective action. Notification of environmental risks or the discovery of
potentially harmful conditions will be channeled through the chair or director of
the academic or administrative unit directly involved to the dean and/or vice
president. When the risk or condition has been dealt with, a report must be
submitted to the Vice-President, Finance and Administration who is responsible
for making an annual report to the Board of Governors, and reporting critical
incidents to the Board as required.
INTERPRETATION
Questions of interpretation or application of this policy shall be referred to the President
whose decision shall be final.
