Board of Directors

Governance

The Board of Directors of The Alma Mater Society of Queen’s University Inc. is comprised of six student directors, three non-student directors, and the three members of the AMS Executive. In addition to these twelve voting members, the AMS General Manager sits on the board but do not have a vote. The Chair and Vice Chair of the Board are elected by the voting members of the Board at an organizational meeting that occurs annually. The Chair of the Board sits on AMS Assembly in an ex-officio capacity and serves as a liaison between the corporation’s Board and its shareholders. The Chair of the Board can be reached at board.chair@ams.queensu.ca.

What does the Board of Directors do?

The Board of Directors fulfills three distinct roles within the organization of the Alma Mater Society; strategic guidance, financial accountability, and human resources support. In the strategic guidance role, the Board provides oversight of the business planning process, ensuring that the organization is adhering to its long-term business and financial objectives. The financial role of the Board is fulfilled by monitoring the fiscal management of the Society and ensuring its sustained financial viability. To this end, the Board approves all corporate and office budgets as well as capital expenditures. Finally, the role of the Board concerning human resources is derived from the board’s exclusive jurisdiction over all AMS policy concerning personnel that receive remuneration for the involvement with the Society.

When does the Board of Directors form?

The Board of Directors is elected annually by the members of the corporation (incoming and outgoing members of AMS Assembly) at the Corporate General Meeting in Spring. Those interested in applying to run for a position on the Board are encouraged to contact the Chair at board.chair@ams.queensu.ca

Where does the Board of Directors meet?

The Board of Directors generally meet in the Queen’s Centre or John Deutsch University Centre. However, the meetings are closed and AMS Members cannot attend regular meetings of the Board. They can attend the Corporate Special General Meeting in the Fall semester, and Corporate General Meeting in the Winter semester. During COVID-19, the Board is continuing to meet remotely.

Why is there a Board of Directors?

The Alma Mater Society of Queen’s University Inc. is a not-for-profit entity created by the Society for the purpose of ensuring its continuing financial viability by overseeing the management of its services and associated financial affairs. The Corporation is bound to its by-laws and its corporate philosophy is derivative of the Mission and Operating statements of the Society as set out in the AMS Constitution. As such, the AMS is required to have a Board of Directors to guide the strategic direction and long-term viability of the corporation.

The Board Members