What is an AGM?
An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a crucial event for any organization, including the Nipissing University Student Union. It serves as a yearly gathering where members, typically comprised of students and stakeholders, come together to discuss and make important decisions regarding the organization's activities and future direction. During an AGM, various key elements are typically addressed, such as reviewing the past year's achievements and financial reports, electing or appointing new Executives or Directors, amending the organization's constitution or By-Laws, and providing a platform for members to voice their concerns and ideas. The AGM is a fundamental part of the democratic process within the student union, ensuring transparency, accountability, and active participation of its members in shaping the organization's priorities and initiatives. It is an opportunity for students to actively engage in the governance of the University and contribute to its continued success.
The AGM is one of the most important events that the student union holds, and we encourage all students to attend every year – it’s your right.
What Happens at the AGM?
- Opening and Welcome
- Approval of Agenda
- Minutes of the Previous AGM
- Reports from the Executives
- President
- VP Finance & Administration
- VP Advocacy & Awareness
- VP Student Life
- Election of Officers
- Executives
- Directors
- Constitution, By-Laws & Policy Review
This doesn't happen in every AGM but if necessary will be brought forward
- Financial Statements
- Budget and audit statements
- Financial health of the organization
- Open Floor For Discussions
- Motions and Resolutions
- Members can propose and vote on motions or resolutions related to specific issues or changes within the organization
- Any Other Business (AOB)
- Members can bring up any additional topics or matters that were not included in the initial agenda
- Closing
- The meeting is officially closed
Who Can Vote?
The eligibility to vote at the NUSU Annual General Meeting is any student attending Nipissing University in good standing. This includes all undergraduate, education, graduate, distance, and International students.
NUSU AGM - Fall (2023)
AGM 2023 Documents
Date: Wednesday, November 1st
Time: 3pm EST
The AGM will be conducted via Zoom here:
Meeting ID: 828 2294 3220
Passcode: 460436
Agenda Items:
1. Receiving and approving the Audited Financial Statements and Report of the Auditor for the Fiscal Year, ending April 30th, 2023.
2. Accepting the reports from each Executive.
3. Ratifying the Directors-at-Large that were successfully elected during the Fall by-election.
The first 25 Nipissing Students who attend will receive a $10 President’s Choice® digital gift card.
For any questions, concerns, or inquiries, email president@nusu.com.