Governance
Purpose of theu
The StFX Students’ Union (TheU) is guided by core values of servant leadership to students, trust, integrity, respect, transparency, accountability, inclusive student engagement, and sustainable, innovative practices.
In practice, that means TheU works to:
- Represent and advocate for the rights and interests of students.
- Support a high-quality, accessible post-secondary experience.
- Provide services and programming that enhance student life.
- Engage students in decision-making and campus initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with the university and wider community.
Documents
2004 Constitution
The foundational document outlining TheU’s purpose, structure, and decision-making processes.
2022 Act of Incorporation
Establishes TheU as an incorporated organization in law.
2025 By-Laws
Defines the rules for meetings, elections, and governance procedures.
Budget
- 2025–2026 Consolidated Budget
- 2024–2025 Consolidated Budget
- 2023–2024 Consolidated Budget
- 2022–2023 Consolidated Budget
- 2021–2022 Consolidated Budget
- 2020–2021 Consolidated Budget
- 2019–2020 Consolidated Budget
- 2018–2019 Consolidated Budget
- 2017–2018 Consolidated Budget
- 2016–2017 Consolidated Budget
- 2015–2016 Consolidated Budget
- 2014–2015 Consolidated Budget
- 2013–2014 Consolidated Budget
Financial Statements
Elections Act
Rules and procedures that govern TheU elections.
Board & Committee Terms of Reference
Outlines the roles and responsibilities of TheU governance bodies.
Society Policy
Everything you need to start, run, and grow a student society at TheU.
HR01 Employee Classification Policy
Defines employee categories and classification standards within TheU.
HR02 Conduct Policy
Sets expectations for professional conduct and workplace behaviour.
HR03 Harassment and Discrimination Policy
Outlines prevention and response procedures for harassment and discrimination.
HR04 Sexualized Violence Policy
Details reporting, support, and response procedures related to sexualized violence.
HR05 Recruitment Selection & Hiring Policy
TheUs hiring & recruitment policy.
HR06 Drugs and Alcohol Policy
Sets standards related to substance use and workplace safety expectations.
HR07 Employee Discipline Policy
Outlines corrective action and discipline procedures for workplace issues.
HR08 Conflict of Interest Policy
Explains responsibilities and disclosure requirements to avoid conflicts of interest.
HR09 Employee Termination Policy
TheUs employee termination policy.
HR10 Employee Absenteeism Policy
TheUs employee absenteeism policy.
Election Results
For a full history of TheU election results, please visit our election results page.
View Election Results