Governing Documents: Governance

Quick links to all Governance governing documents including policies, procedures and bylaws can be found below. 

The official versions of governing documents are contained on this website, and are updated continuously as changes are approved by the Approving Bodies.  In the instance of discrepancies, the governing documents housed within the Governance web pages shall prevail. 

Document availability

All documents contained within this page are available in alternate formats, upon request.  Please contact Laura Orsak-Williams at Laura.Orsak@umanitoba.ca.

Board of Governors Meeting Rules

Board of Governors Meeting Rules Bylaw

Revised March 4, 2014.  Reformatted February 21, 2017.

Code of Conduct for Members of the Board of Governors Bylaw

Revised February 10, 2014.  Reformatted February 21, 2017.

Code of Conduct for Members of the Board of Governors

Code of Conduct for Members of the Board of Governors

Board of Governors Meeting Rules Bylaw

Revised March 4, 2014.  Reformatted February 21, 2017.

Code of Conduct for Members of the Board of Governors

Revised Code of Conduct approved by the Board of Governors May 28, 2024. Effective June 1, 2024.

Code of Conduct for Members of the Board of Governors Bylaw

Revised February 10, 2014.  Reformatted February 21, 2017.

College Council

College Council Bylaws

Effective November 5, 2014.  Reformatted February 21, 2017.

Department Council

Department Council Bylaws

Revised November 1, 2013.  Reformatted 21, 2017.

Election of the Chancellor

The Chancellor Policy

Revised September 23, 2024 - formerly the Chancellor Bylaw.

Election of the Chancellor Policy

Revised June 26, 2018.

Chancellor Emeritus/Emerita Policy

Revised September 10, 2013.  Reformatted February 7, 2017.

Faculty and School Council

Faculty and School Council General Bylaw

Revised November 5, 2014.  Reformatted February 17, 2017.

Faculties, Schools, Departments and their Councils General Statement

Faculties, Schools, Departments and their Councils General Statement

Governing Document Development and Review

Governing Document Development and Review Policy

Governing Document Development and Review Procedure

       Schedule "A" - Policy Format

       Schedule "B" - Procedure Format

Policy revision approved by the Board of Governors on September 28, 2022 and by Senate on October 6, 2022.

Reporting of Actions of Senate to Faculties and Schools

Reporting of Actions of Senate to Faculties and Schools Policy

Revised November 1, 2013.  Reformatted February 21, 2017.