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Mission and Mandate of the University Secretariat
Our mission is to guide and facilitate the responsible and transparent decision-making processes for the governing bodies of McMaster University. We achieve this mission through our expertise and breadth of knowledge in the following five areas of our mandate:
- provision of professional support to the Board of Governors, Senate, University Planning Committee and their respective committees, councils and advising bodies;
- facilitation of University policy development and renewal, including documentation and interpretation;
- coordination of Senate & Board elections and executive searches for senior administration appointments;
- supervision of the legal responsibilities for all tribunal hearings; and
- oversight of information governance and compliance with privacy laws.
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Bulletins, Lists & Updates Learn More
Senate Bulletins, Policy Updates, and Lists for Honorary Degree Recipients, Board Chairs, Distinguished University Professors, and University Scholars
Elections Learn More
Elections for various governing bodies at McMaster, for students (graduate and undergraduate), teaching staff, and non-teaching staff
Hearings & Appeals Learn More
Student appeals; faculty discipline, grievances, tenure & promotion appeals; research integrity hearings
Policies, Procedures & Guidelines Learn More
University Policies, Procedures and Guidelines which have been approved by the Senate and/or the Board of Governors.
Privacy at McMaster Learn More
Advice, guidance, and policy direction to ensure McMaster’s compliance with the FIPPA, PHIPA, CASL, and other relevant legislation.
Senior Executive Officers Learn More
Senior Executive Officers of the University, and Selection Committees.
University Act & By-Laws Learn More
McMaster University Act, Board of Governors By-Laws, Senate By-Laws, and Faculty By-Laws