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In December 1984, Senate approved a number of changes to 

the organizational structure of the University, with the 

changes to be effective September 1, 1985. These changes 

also impact the composition of Senate as specified in the 

University Act, Section 34(2). For example, there will no 

longer be designated representation from the Faculty of 

Interdisciplinary Studies and the Faculty of Engineering 

Science (ie. two faculty members, one student from each) 

while two faculty members and one student will be required 

From the new Faculty of Applied Sciences. Under the rules 

of Senate, the normal date of assumption of office in the 

regular elections to Senate is June 1st, but given that 

the representative structure of Senate will under go a 

significant change on September 1, it would be appropriate 

to consider some measures to allow an expeditious transition. 

MOTION: "That Senate approve, 

1)

for 1985, the date of assumption of office 

in the regular elections to Senate be 

September 1, 1985, and 

2)

the term of office for those members whose 

term is to expire on May 31, 1985 be extended 

to August 31, 1985." 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON 

FOR INFORMATION 

SENATE 

Date ..... ........JiJARY19.. 

In the first elections of faculty members to Senate, the members 

were elected for such periods as would ensure that thereafter the 

term of office of approximately one-third of those memberships 

would terminate each year. Accordingly, members were elected for 

three year, two year and one year terms. Over the years, there 

have been a number of organizational changes that have affected this 

ratio but for the most part it has been maintained. However, when 

the structural changes are put in place in September 1985, this 

ratio is lost. Under usual procedures, of the twenty four faculty 

positions, 7 would expire in 1986, 5 would expire in 1987, and 12 

would expire in 1988. 

In order to return to the spirit of the ratio originally established, 

the following procedure will be followed in the upcoming elections 

to Senate: 

Applied Sciences - Two members to be elected by that Faculty. The 

candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected 

for a term of 3 years; the candidate receiving the second highest 

number of votes shall be elected for a term of 2 years. 

Members Elected from Faculties Jointly - Nine members to be elected. 

The seven candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be 

elected for terms of 3 years; the candidate receiving the next highest 

number of votes shall be elected for a term of 2 years; and the last 

elected candidate shall be for a term of one year. Under the terms 

of the Act, at least one of these members must be from each of 

Education and Applied Sciences; all other Faculties are represented. 

These procedures will result in 8 faculty members being elected each 

year. 