The University Secretariat supports and assists the Board of Governors, the Senate, and Corporate Archives and Records in achieving their objectives.
Mission
Our mission is to manage and support the University’s bicameral governance system, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and obligations, the Carleton University Act, the bylaws and regulations of the Senate and Board, and accepted best governance practices.
Our role is to:
- Ensure that the Senate, Board, and their committees make decisions appropriately, in accordance with legal requirements and obligations established by law and by the policies, procedures, and regulations approved by the Board and Senate.
- Ensure that the Senate, Board, and their committees are duly constituted and that their members receive the information and assistance they need to make good decisions, with those being available to the University community.
- Provide support, advice, and assistance to governors, senior administration, and senators to ensure the decision-making process is clear, efficient and effective.
- Oversee the administration and establishment of appeals, elections, ratifications, senior executive searches, appointments, and review committees.
- Oversee a records management program and associated policies and procedures.
- Coordinate and facilitate university policy reviews.