The Steering Committee of Senate serves to advise Senate on all matters related to the ways it conducts the business of Senate, its meetings and its proceedings; matters related to duties of members and conflict of interest; procedures for the recommendation and selection of candidates for president, deans, librarians, the registrar and other senior academic administrators designated by the Board; matters related to Senate elections.
It reviews regularly the by-laws of Senate and the configuration of standing committees of Senate, their membership, terms of reference, and their consultation and reporting relationships, and makes recommendations to Senate. It coordinates the policies, programs, and practices of Senate committees, especially where more than one standing committees is involved.
Finally, it nominates members to serve on Senate committees, review and appeal committees, and selection committees and hearings.
