SRC to hold open-session Meetings

SRC to hold open-session meetings

The mandate of the Staff Relations Committee (SRC) at the University of Waterloo is:

"To serve as a mechanism for communication between those responsible for the staff relations function of the University and the University staff:  to discuss any matters of concern in respect to staff-University relations or staff working conditions;  to forward any suggestions arising from discussions to the appropriate University deliberative body or administrative unit [...]"

uwaterloo.ca/secretariat/policies-procedures-guidelines/policy-1
 
SRC meetings have traditionally been held in closed sessions, with the agenda and minutes remaining private.

Starting in February 2014 and running for an initial six-month trial, SRC is going to meet in two sessions:  an open, public session to which members of the University community are invited to attend; and, when necessary, in a closed session to deal with confidential information.  The agendas and minutes of the open portion of meetings will be published via the Secretariat website. 

By opening its meetings, SRC hopes to "demystify" it processes and engage staff in understanding the workings of this important committee.  The first meeting to follow this new format is Friday, February 7.  See the Daily Bulletin for details about time and location.