Chair meetings of standing or ad-hoc committees on a regular basis
Inform committee members of their responsibilities on the committee
Inform committee members of meeting time, location, and where to find relevant information
Ensure minutes and meeting records are taken and submitted to the Executive Assistant and Administrative Services Coordinator within two weeks of meetings
Notify, in writing, members who are within one meeting of losing their committee seat
Maintain contact lists for committee members
Create agendas for committee meetings
Coordinate with the Advocacy Coordinator to obtain resources from internal and external vendors for projects and campaigns
Report to the SRA and the Vice-President (Education) with regards to committee work
Prepare a detailed year-plan submission for the SRA with regards to committee work
Maintain strong communication channels with the Vice-President (Education), the Education Department, and other relevant campus and community stakeholders
Seek consultation and advice from the Vice-President (Education) on matters of policy, procedure and assembly business
Assist the Vice-President (Education) with other projects and duties as assigned
Attend weekly Education Department meetings as set by the Vice-President (Education)

Understanding of the complexities of policy creation
Strong research and critical thinking skills
Ability to make reasoned and impartial decisions
Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly and to moderate debate
Ability to effectively chair meetings
Strategic planning abilities
Ability to carry out research projects from start to finish
Ability to work both independently and in a team
Knowledgeable in scope and focus of the standing committee, community engagement, and the City of Hamilton
Knowledgeable of parliamentary procedure, MSU Constitution, Bylaws, and Policies, and the MSU legislative process

Associate Vice-President – Municipal Affairs

Key skills