Policy Manual
Welcome to the Policy Manual
Below are key documents, policies, procedures and guidelines applicable to the NOSM University Board of Governors. Please note that as we transition to NOSM University, some documents will be in the process of updating. Should you require information on any of the policies contained on the site, please contact Gina Kennedy, University Secretary or Alexandra Curry Assistant Secretary by email governance@nosm.ca.
Overview
- About NOSM and NOSM University
- Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles
- Strategic Plan
- Executive Group – Leadership
- Public Relations and Communications (Reports and Publications)
- Bicameral Governance at NOSM U 2022v
Appointment, Recruitment and Succession Planning
- Board Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
- Board Orientation Training and Mentoring Policy
- Board Conflict of Interest Policy
- Principles of Good Governance and Responsibility
- Guidelines and Declaration of Governor Responsibilities
- Chancellor Role and Attributes Guideline
Committees and Groups
For Board Committee Membership and Terms of Reference see Board Committees
- Board Standing Committee Principles Policy
- Nominations Processes Board and Committees
- Position Description Board Committee Chair
Financial Statements and Documents
- Budget Surpluses Deficits Carry Forward
- Financial Statements (Audited Financial Statements)
- Delegation Authority
- Designation Investment Income
- Designation Registration Fees OMSAS
- Development and Monitoring of Annual Budgets Policy
- Donor Trust and Endowment Fund Mgmt Policy
- Financial Delegated Authorities
- Investment Policy
- Signing Authorizations
- Gifts of Publicly Listed Securities
- Tuition Fees Policy
Meetings
- Board Meetings and Board Committee Meeting Policy
- Rules of Procedure at Meetings
- Refer to the Schedule for meeting dates and times
Other Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
- Academic Freedom and Integrity of Research
- Conflict of Interest Policy with Commercial Entities (Full Document)
- Departing President Chair Mid-Term Policy
- Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Policy
- Faculty Appointment and Reappointment Policy
- Governing Joint and Stipendiary Faculty Promotions
- Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Policy and Procedure
- Policy on Policies and Procedures
- Use of the University Seal Policy
- Workplace Violence Policy
President Policies, Performance and Succession Planning
- President Position Description (all)
- Delegation of Authority and Acting for the President Policy
- Presidential Search and Appointment Policy
- President Annual Review Procedures
- Midterm Assessment and Reappointment of the President Procedure
Travel and Expenses Reimbursement
Helpful Resources
This webpage will contain a collection of documents and policies as well as associated procedures and guidelines which are currently in effect.
This PDF collection is intended to function as a convenient reference. Although the University Secretary updates this site on a regular basis, it is impossible to ensure complete accuracy at all times. Therefore, the Office does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of this electronic collection. In the event of any discrepancies between the policy documents formally passed and the PDF versions published via MyNOSM, the former shall be the governing version.
To ensure that you have the final approved version or if you need to rely upon the latest of the policies for legal and other purposes please obtain a copy of the official version of the policy by writing to the University Secretary governance@nosm.ca