The Students’ Society of McGill University has a compact Governance structure to maintain the student voice on campus. The SSMU Legislative Council, for example, includes elected student officials who represent your voice and concerns. You can also drop by the General Assembly, hosted once per semester, to vote on and debate critical issues that relate to the student body.
How the SSMU Works Elected officials at the SSMU generally serve one-year terms, and elections are held around March of…
Governance Documents The SSMU is governed by its Constitution, Internal Regulations, and Policies. If you have suggestions or ideas, please…
Board of Directors The Board of Directors supervises the management, and administers the business and affairs, of the Students' Society…
Board Documents - 2021-22 Board Meeting 2022-05-26 Agenda-Board of Directors-Public-2022-05-26-Approved Board Meeting 2022-05-12 Agenda-Board of Directors-Public-2022-05-12-Approved Minutes-Board of Directors-Public-Approved 2022-05-12…
Minutes - Board of Directors 2019-07-09 APPROVED Minutes - Board of Directors 2019-07-16 APPROVED Minutes - Board of Directors 2019-09-05…
Minutes - Board of Directors 2018-05-27 APPROVED Minutes - Board of Directors 2018-05-15 APPROVED Minutes - Board of Directors 2018-05-13…
Minutes - Board of Directors 2018-06-11 APPROVED Minutes - Board of Directors 2018-06-26 APPROVED Minutes - Board of Directors 2018-07-17…
Minutes - Board of Directors 2017-04-10 Minutes - Board of Directors 2017-03-13 Minutes - Board of Directors 2017-02-18 Minutes -…
Minutes - Board of Directors 2016-05-24 Minutes - Board of Directors 2016-04-29 Minutes - Board of Directors 2016-03-16 Minutes -…
Board Documents - 2020-21 Board Meeting 2020-06-25Minutes SSMU Board of Directors Public Minutes 2020-06-25 Board Meeting 2020-07-09Minutes SSMU Board of…
"Every student has an equal voice. That’s what the GA is all about." General Assembly 2022-2023 documents The General…
SPECIAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2022 AGENDA Ordre du jour de l’assemblée générale de L’AÉUM 2022-04-11- Approuvée Agenda-Special General Assembly 2022-04-11 -Approved…
WINTER 2023 AGENDA Agenda-General Assembly (Winter 2023)-For Approval 2023-01-16 Ordre du Jour-Assemblée Générale Hiver 2023-01-16 - À APPROUVER STANDING RULES…
Winter 2021 AGENDA Agenda-General Assembly 2021-02-16 APPROVED STANDING RULES Winter 2021 General Assembly Standing Rules 2021-02-16 MINUTES Minutes-General Assembly Winter…
Fall 2019 AGENDA Agenda - General Assembly 2019-10-28 APPROVED STANDING RULES Fall 2019 General Assembly Standing Rules 2019-10-28 MINUTES Minutes…
Fall 2018 AGENDA Agenda - Fall General Assembly 2018-10-29 APPROVED STANDING RULES Standing Rules 2018-10-29 MINUTES Minutes - Fall 2017…
Fall 2017 AGENDA Agenda 2017-10-23 APPROVED MOTIONS Motion-Concrete Action Plan Regarding Student Organization Displacement from the SSMU Building in 2017…
Fall 2016 AGENDA Agenda 2016-11-07 FOR APPROVAL MOTIONS Motion Regarding SSMU Support for Cost-Free Birth Control Coverage 2016-11-07 APPROVED…
Fall 2015 AGENDA Agenda 2016-11-05 FOR APPROVAL PRESENTATIONS Presentation - Audited Financial Statements 2016-11-05 MINUTES Minutes - English 2016-11-05 FOR…
FALL 2014 AGENDA Agenda 2014-10-22 APPROVED MINUTES Minutes 2014-10-22 APPROVED MOTIONS Motion Regarding Action on Climate Change 2014-10-22 APPROVED…
Fall 2013 AGENDA Agenda 2013-11-13 FOR APPROVAL MOTIONS Motion Regarding Nomination of Councillors to the SSMU Board of Directors…
Fall 2012 MOTIONS Agenda 2012-10-15 FOR APPROVAL MOTIONS Motion Regarding Ethical Investments at McGill 2012-10-15 FOR APPROVAL Motion Regarding…
2011-09-26 MINUTES GA Minutes MOTIONS GA Motion-Accessible Education| French Version GA Motion-Student Consultation in Re-Appointment of the Deputy Provost of…
The Legislative Council is the legislative arm of the SSMU. Thirty councillors elected by specific constituencies, including school and faculty…
Council Documents 2021 - 2022 If for any reason you have any difficulty accessing the documents below, please email the…
Council Documents 2020 - 2021 If for any reason you have any difficulty accessing the documents below, please email…
Council Documents 2019 - 2020 RESOLUTION BOOK Book of Resolutions-Legislative Council Electronic Council MotionsMOTIONS Motion Regarding Nominations to the Society's…
Council Meeting 2017-09-14RESOLUTION BOOK ATTENDANCE AGENDA Agenda - Legislative Council 2017-09-14 PRESENTATIONS MINUTES MOTIONS Motion Regarding the Adoption of the…
Council Meeting 2016-09-15RESOLUTION BOOK ATTENDANCE Council Attendance 2016-09-15 AGENDA Council Agenda - 2016-09-15 APPROVED PRESENTATIONS MINUTES 2016-09-15 Minutes-Legislative Council MOTIONS…
Council Meeting 2015-09-17RESOLUTION BOOK Legislative Council Resolution Book 2015-09-17 ATTENDANCE Legislative Council Attendance 2015-09-17 AGENDA Council Agenda 2015-09-17 PRESENTATIONS Council…
Council Meeting 2013-09-12 AGENDA Council Agenda 2013-09-12 MINUTES Council Minutes 2013-09-12 MOTIONS Motion-Commitment to Mental Health Promotion and Awareness 2013-09-12…
Council Meeting 2013-04-25 AGENDA Agenda MOTIONS Motion Regarding Amendments to By-Law III-1 Motion Regarding Amendments to By-Law III-3 Motion Regarding…
Council Meeting 2014-09-11AGENDA Council Agenda 2014-09-11 MOTIONS Council Motion-Creation of Ad-Hoc By-Law Review Committee of Council 2014-09-11 Council Motion-Creation of…
Electronic Council MotionsMOTIONS Motion Regarding Support for a Board-Senate Conference Committee on Divestment 2018-12-01 APPROVED Motion Regarding Endorsement of the…
The Judicial Board consists of seven students, and has responsibilities as outlined in Article 30 of the SSMU Constitution. The…
The McGill Senate is the highest governing body of the University tasked with general control and supervision over academic matters.…
Elections Elections SSMU is the SSMU’s official electoral agency. Elections for SSMU Executives and Senators occur each year in early…
SSMU Committees are governed by the Committee Terms of Reference. These terms outline the mandate, membership, and processes of each…
FYC aims at helping first year students integrate McGill and learn how to navigate the resources available to students. This…