Glossary

by an oral vote, often unanimous, expressing approval, rather than by formal ballot.

The person who presides over a meeting; most often this is the President of the Student Association

Team

a specific kind of conflict of interest involving divided attention or effort. This can occur when an officer is committed to both the Student Association as well as another organization or activity that could interfere.

A conflict of interest arises when your personal/professional interests may conflict with the best interests of the Student Association.

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by virtue of office or official position.

costs & purchases for any given event, program or service.

a payment as a thank you gift from the Student's Council, in recognition of volunteer service.

the performance of an act that is legally unjustified, harmful, or contrary to law, especially by a public official or a person in a position of public trust.

the wrongful performance of a normally lawful act; the wrongful and injurious exercise of lawful authority.

the omission of some act that ought to have been performed.

the charitable arm of NSCC

used their personal money to make purchases

A daily allowance to cover meal costs incurred while traveling.

social media posts are permanent to your page or grid.

minimum number of your council's membership that is required to be present in order to conduct business during your meetings.

short video

money generated by selling tickets, etc.

social media stories appear at the top of the platform and are visible for 24 hours after posting.
You may find stories that have expired in your account archives.

either part or completely paid for, in accordance with an agreement, by the Student Association to another department to secure a service in return. ie. When the SA pays 50% of a meal cost to allow students a 50% discount.

Form to be completed by participants that specifically advises them of any inherent danger associated with the activity they are about to participate in.