EXPLANATORY NOTES REGARDING THE ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATORS APPOINTMENT POLICY
Issued May 2022 by the Office of the University Counsel
The Office of the University Counsel has issued these Explanatory Notes to provide information regarding the Academic Administrators Appointment Policy and any associated Procedures, Rules, or Guidelines.
Pursuant to the Regulatory Framework Policy (GA2), the Policy and any associated Procedure and Rules set out requirements that must be adhered to by members of the UBC community. However, Guidelines are non-binding and are merely intended to provide guidance to the UBC community. Guidelines may include illustrative examples, best practices, or recommendations. Similarly, these Explanatory Notes are informational only and do not have any regulatory effect.
The Responsible Executive(s) have primary responsibility for the implementation and administration of the Policy and any associated Procedures and Rules. Any questions regarding implementation and administration should be directed to the Responsible Executive(s). Any questions regarding the interpretation of the Policy and any associated Procedures and Rules may be directed to the Office of the University Counsel.
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Policy Short Title: Academic Administrators Appointment Policy
Policy Long Title: Appointment of Designated Senior Academic Administrators (Joint Senate and Board Policy)
Policy Number: AP12
View the Academic Administrators Appointment Policy and Related Documents:
Academic Administrators Appointment Policy and Associated Procedures
Policy Date: September 2021
Procedures Date: August 2023
Responsible Executive(s): President
Responsible Board Committee: Employee Relations Committee
Related Policies:
Academic Administrators Extension Policy (AP6)
Regulatory Framework Policy (GA2)
Related Legislation: University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 468)