SRA MEETING
16O
February 26, 2017
KEY POINTS & UPDATES FROM SRA MEETINGS
WORKPLACE ANTI-VIOLENCE, HARASSMENT, AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY A presentation regarding the newly approved MSU Workplace Anti-Violence, Harassment, and Sexual Harassment Policy was given by the VP Administration and VP Education. To read the policy in its entirety, visit msumcmaster.ca/sradocs.
ATHLETICS & RECREATION REFERENDUM The University has recently agreed to commit $10 million to the capital costs of the proposed Student Activity Building (SAB), which would lower the proposed SAB fee to $2.99/unit to a maximum of $89.70 for 30 units (down from $3.95/unit to a maximum of $118.50/unit for 30 units). In light of this, the SRA discussed and voted in favour of sending the Athletics & Recreation Pulse Expansion and Student Activity Building back to referendum in March. To read the memo from the VP Finance, and as well as the letter from the McMaster University Provost, please visit msumcmaster.ca/sradocs. To learn more about the upcoming referendum, visit msumcmaster.ca/elections.
MSU SEAT ON ELECTIONS COMMITTEE Congratulations to Ellen Veinot for being elected onto the Elections Committee.
SRA SEAT ON ELECTIONS COMMITTEE Congratulations to Meg Hsu for being elected onto the Elections Committee.
REPORT PERIOD The Business and Engineering caucuses; Bylaws & Procedures, Operations, and University Affairs committees; as well as the Executive Board, VP Administration, and President, presented reports on their projects and progress. The Ontario Post Secondary Student Survey and MSU Fees were also reported on. View the full reports at msumcmaster.ca/sradocs.
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the McMASTER STUDENTS UNION
MUSLIM BAN STATEMENT In light of the recent attempt by the United States government to issue a travel ban targeting countries with large Muslim populations, the Assembly voted in favour of adopting the official stance that the McMaster Students Union stands in solidarity with Muslim identifying students on campus.
DISCUSSION REGARDING SRA ENDORSEMENTS OF ELECTION CANDIDATES The SRA discussed the merits and disadvantages of Assembly members endorsing SRA candidates in the upcoming SRA Generals election. It was discussed that although endorsing a candidate could discourage others from running, an endorsement is also a testament to an individual’s capability in the role. The SRA did not make any ruling to restrict endorsements for SRA candidates by Assembly members.
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