Committees Information

information updated Oct 28, 2024

As a student organization, the Students’ Association Board Sub-Committees are very important as they complete a lot of Students’ Association work on an individual level.

The smaller size of SAB sub-committees (around 4-6 people) and more focused scope allows each committee to carry out tasks related to RRCSA’s Finances, Capital Campaigns, Scholarships, Advocacy and Elections.

Several committees have to meet at least once a month, and some other committees meet more than once a month, depending on their workload.

The SAB Voting Members nominate themselves for an open spot on the SAB Sub-Committees. The board members (excluding ex-officio) vote and elects those voting members to each committee.

Below is the description of the Students’ Association Board Sub-Committees and the list of their members:

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviews the RRC Polytech Students’ Association (RRCSA)’s financial documents, invoices, statements, or cheques for accuracy, and reviews and recommends amendments to the SA operating budget. 

Members: 

    • Chair: Emmanuel Uge 
    • Ex-officio: Steve Nachtigall
    • Voting Members: Mandeep Singh, Jashanpreet Kaur, Harsh Ambekar, Sanni Lapitan, Jiani Li, Nikhil Ahuja

        Students’ Association Building Trust Fund Committee (BTF)

        The BTF Committee approves spending from the RRCSA trust funds and reviews any Building Trust Fund (BTF) financial documents, invoices, statements, or cheques. 

        It also has the power to recommend trust fund fee amendments to the SAB. 

        Members: 

          • Chair: Emmanuel Uge
          • Ex-officio: Laureen Janzen, Steve Nachtigall
          • Voting Members: Cynthia Oloruntobi, Guadalupe Córdova Bojórquez, Sanni Lapitan, Jiani Li, Andrew Paquette

              Scholarship Committee

              The Scholarship Committee reviews, updates, and modifies the RRCSA Scholarship Criteria. It also meets after submission of scholarships to review submissions and to select the recipient(s). 

              Members: 

                • Chair: Japsharan Kaur 
                • Voting Members: Mandeep Singh, Harsh Ambekar, Andrew Paquette, Sarah Etsano

                  Governance & Internal Review Committee (GIRC)

                  The Governance and Internal Review Committee drafts, reviews, and recommends changes to the RRCSA Bylaws and the different policies that govern the SA; reviews the SA Strategic Plan and recommends specific objectives that align with the plan. 

                  It is also involved with the creation/renewal of the New Strategic Plan and handles personnel issues involving the members of the Executive Committee and the Students’ Association Board. 

                  Members: 

                    • Co-Chairs: Jasmine Lucero and Japsharan Kaur
                    • Ex-Officio: Gursharan Kaur
                    • Voting Members: Mandeep Singh, Jashanpreet Kaur, Kashish, Marion Queen Ramos, Sofie Hodges

                      Elections, Appointment & Referenda Committee

                      The Elections, Appointment & Referenda Committee drafts, reviews, and recommends changes to the Elections & Referenda Policies and Procedures and is responsible for preparing the nomination packages and election materials. 

                      It also handles all issues, complaints, and inquiries about elections and enforces the rules and regulations governing nominations, elections, appointments, and campaigns for Executive Candidates. 

                      Members: 

                        • Co-Chairs: Jasmine Lucero and Dimple 
                        • Ex-Officio: Steve Nachtigall, Gursharan Kaur 
                        • Voting Members: Harsh Ambekar, Mehakpreet Kaur, Kashish, Marion Queen Ramos, Sarah Etsano

                            Advocacy Committee

                            The Advocacy Committee surveys the Students of Red River College Polytechnic about their advocacy needs and uses the results to develop the SA’s yearly advocacy priorities and policies, and coordinates SA advocacy activities and campaigns. 

                            Members: 

                              • Chair: Dimple 
                              • Voting Members: Jashanpreet Kaur, Cynthia Oloruntobi, Mehakpreet Kaur, Sanni Lapitan, Marion Queen Ramos, Sarah Etsano, Sofie Hodges