EXPLANATORY NOTES REGARDING THE EXTREME ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS POLICY
Issued December 2023 by the Office of the University Counsel
The Office of the University Counsel has issued these Explanatory Notes to provide information regarding the Extreme Environmental Conditions 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.
(If you wish to link to the current version of the Extreme Environmental Conditions Policy or any associated Procedures, Rules, or Guidelines, please link to this page (i.e., these Explanatory Notes). This will always provide access to the most current version of those documents. Please do not make a copy of the documents themselves or their direct links, since they may change from time to time.)
Policy Short Title: Extreme Environmental Conditions Policy
Policy Long Title: Curtailment of Normal Campus Operations Due to Extreme Environmental Conditions
Policy Number: SC5
View the Extreme Environmental Conditions Policy and Related Documents:
Extreme Environmental Conditions Policy and Associated Procedures
Policy Date: December 2023
Procedures Date: January 2024
Responsible Executive(s): Vice-President, Finance and Operations
Responsible Board Committee: People, Community & International Committee
Related Policies: Regulatory Framework Policy (GA2)
Related Legislation: N/A