Student Council is responsible for representation of the Student Body. The Executive Board is primarily concerned with advocacy, and is the voice of the students to administration. They ensure that student needs are being met, and that issues affecting students are raised, and addressed. They are also responsible for distributing Student Council Funds to the various committees. The Executive Board consists of a President, Vice-President, Administrative officer and Finance Officer.

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Up to date job descriptions for all positions available are listed below.

Positions on the Student Council Exec board include: President, Vice President, Administration Officer, Finance Officer

Other positions include: Social Concerns, Encouragement, Missions Task Force, Spiritual Life, Student Publications, Recreation, and Fundraising committee heads.

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President - Melissa Doerr

1. The proper functioning of the Council.
2. Chair and prepare agendas prior for all Student Council meetings
   a. may suggest items of business;
   b. decides who shall have the floor to speak;
   c. is required to state the question to be voted upon;
   d. shall call for the vote of the members; and
   e. shall announce clearly the results of the vote.
3. Being the chief spokesperson for the Student Body.
4. Maintain solid relationship between staff/faculty and students
5. Serve on Budget committee
6. Serve on Student Council Executive Board
7. Upkeep, education, and enforcement of this constitution
8. Seek to discern the needs of the student body and take the necessary action to see that these needs are met if at all possible.
9. Have good communication, as a result of regular meetings, with the College President, and the Dean of Student Life.
10. Be the student body representative on the Administrative Council and the Student Conduct Committee and the Academic Council.  In the event the President cannot be present the Dean of Student Life will appoint someone else.
11. Must be familiar with the Constitution of Student Council.
12. Must make certain that each member of Student Council is familiar with the sections of the Constitution pertaining to his/her position.
13. Keep informed as to the progress of each area of ministry.
14. Have a definite agenda planned prior to Student Council meetings. Approve minutes of all meetings before they are published by the Administrative Officer.
15. The President is responsible for keeping one complete set of minutes, and all historical material of the Student Council for the preceding three years, as well as the year of his/her office in the President’s files.
16. Be organized, plan ahead, and delegate.
17. Challenge, motivate, encourage, and invest into members of the Student Council Team.
18. Be a leading voice toward change.
19. Provide oversight of Student Council Committees and activities.
20. Ex-officio member of all Student Council Committees.
21. Call general Student Meetings as needed.
22. Vote only in case of tie.
23. Be chief liaison between the Student Body and administration, or be responsible for appointing such an individual.
24. Be a responsible steward with respect to the Student Council office keys.  Agree to sign a waiver with respect to the preceding.
25. Serve as signing officer for financial records.
26. Serve on Student Council Executive Board.

Vice President - Melissa Doerr

1. Oversee the ordering, sizing, and purchasing of Emmanuel Bible College paraphernalia (i.e., clothing, rings).
2. Assume the responsibilities of Administrative Officer, Finance Officer and President in their absence.
3. Serve on the Soul Direction leadership team.
4. Administer and send out regularly, the Student Leadership Team e-mail updates.
5. Direct an annual review of the Student Council Constitution.
6. Serve as official custodian of Student Council constitution, bylaws, minutes, policies and procedures.
7. Be a responsible steward with respect to the Student Council office keys and the safe combination. Agree to sign a waiver with respect to the preceding.
8. Serve as signing officer for financial records.
9. Serve on Student Council Executive Board.

Administrative Officer - Stephanie VanSpronsen

1. Record minutes for each Student Council meeting that include:
   a. time and place;
   b. names of all present and absent;
   Then in exact order,
   c. all items of business transacted;
   d. results of voting on these motions; and
   e. motions which fail to carry generally are not recorded.
2. Must get minutes read and approved by the Student Council, and once typed minutes will be placed online.  Copies should be distributed to appropriate parties, including all Student Council members, archives, EBC President, Dean of Student Life, and Student Body via public posting.
3. Maintain files that include present Student Council minutes as well as the minutes of the four previous years.
4. Type all Student Council business (i.e. letters, correspondence)
5. Maintain a calendar of all Student Leadership Team activities to avoid any conflicts.
6. Keep the Student Body informed about what is happening on campus through use of the Student Council and announcement bulletin boards. Keeping the bulletin boards up to date. Assume responsibilities for posting, and maintaining Student Council bulletin board.
7. Keep a file containing all Student Council computer information and deal with any pertaining correspondence and at the end of the year complies all individual Student Council committee files into one.
8. Participate on the Alumni Committee and communicate ideas and happenings back to Student Council for involvement.
9. Update website calendar.
10. Serve as signing officer for financial records.
11. Serve on Student Council Executive Board.
12. Be a responsible steward with respect to the Student Council office keys.  Agree to sign a waiver with respect to the preceding.

Finance Officer - Tina Moore

1. A liaison between the Student Council and the College Business Department.
2. Meet monthly with the EBC Business Manager to discuss all financial transactions.
3. Keep current records of expenditures for each committee and various accounts in consultation with the EBC Business Manager. Month end statements will be posted on the College website and bulletin board. Records will be kept open for inspection at all times. The records will be kept for at least 7 years.
4. Provide written annual financial report.
5. Maintain records regarding the Student Council safe.
6. Keep expenditure records (journals, receipts) complete and up to date as they are open to financial audit at any given time.
7. Oversee and follow up, where necessary, all financial transactions of Student Council and its ministries.
8. Work with the committee heads to ensure accurate written records are maintained for the dispersion of funds.
9. Must meet with the Vending Machines Operator at least once every two weeks to go over all transactions for those two weeks.
10. Prepare and present a monthly financial summary of the transactions, financial strategies, and their progress.
11. Give budget updates to the College President, the Dean of Student Life, the EBC Business Manager, and members of the Student Council.
12. In the last week of March, in co-operation with the Vending Machines Operator, choose and oversee the training of the new Vending Machines Operator. Understand the job description of the Vending Machines Operator and how all of the machines work and oversee all the responsibilities of the vending machine operator.
13. Be responsible for collecting, rolling, and depositing into the Student Council bank account the money from sales, donations and student fees.
14. Receive and disperse all monies according to the direction of the Student Council.
15. Ensure that the Ontario Government gets paid the Retail Sales Tax (RST) owed for vended sales.
16. Serve as signing officer for financial records.
17. Serve on Student Council Executive Board.
18. Be a responsible steward with respect to the Student Council office keys and the safe combination. Agree to sign a waiver with respect to the preceding.
19. If necessary, recommend someone to assist in bookkeeping.

Vending Machines Operator - Could Be You!

1. Be accountable to the Student Council Finance Officer for all financial information pertaining to the operation of the vending machines; meeting with the Finance Officer at least once every two weeks.
2. Keep careful and accurate records of all transactions with regards to the vending machines. These records are to be submitted to the Student Council Finance Officer by the ends of the months of December and April. Student Council is responsible to remit RST on all vendible goods, thus these records need to be carefully managed.
3. Purchase, transport, store, secure and replenish the merchandise as required by the pop and snack machines.
4. Keep the pop and snack machines clean and in excellent working condition, including the coin mechanisms. Any problem with the vending machines must be reported to the Student Council Finance Officer
5. Turn over all records and keys to the Student Council Finance Officer when the year’s contract is over.

Social Concerns Coordinator - Matt W

1. Raise campus awareness of social concerns and social injustice.
2. Provide opportunities for students to participate in our world, from a social justice perspective.
3. Coordinate local ministry opportunities for Emmanuel Bible College students.
4. Organize Emmanuel Bible College participation in Operation Christmas Child.
5. Encourage healthy environmental practices e.g. recycling.
6. Develop a list of people to make up a Social Concerns Committee that represents the Student Body.
7. Chair Social Concerns Committee meetings.
8. Meet with an advisor, as often as determined during initial meetings.
9. Display a passion for social justice in the world, locally, nationally and globally.
10. Motivate the student body to have a Christian perspective of social justice.
11. Manage the subscription of the newspaper 'The Record'.
12. Be a responsible steward with respect to the Student Council office keys.  Agree to sign a waiver with respect to the preceding.

Encouragement Coordinator - Erica W

1. Develop a list of people to make up the Encouragement Committee that represents the student body.
2. Encourage each member of the student body, staff and faculty at least twice per semester in some way (i.e. notes, candy, and other creative ways).
3. Pray for students, staff and faculty individually and corporately with the help of the committee members.
4. Organize the celebration of birthdays on a monthly basis in chapel.
5. Organize events such as Encouragement Day and Encouragement chapels once per semester with the help of the committee members.
6. Organize Secret Prayer Partners on a per semester basis. Plan a Secret Prayer Partner activity at the end of each semester.
7. Maintain the EBC Blessing Centre and organize the promotion of it.
8. Ensure that students are aware of the Blessing Centre and are able to make use of it.
9. Creative initiatives expressing care and encouragement for EBC students, faculty and staff.
10. Creative initiatives expressing care and encouragement for EBC students, faculty and staff.
11. Connect with Blessing Centre donors for deliveries and thanking them for their donations.
12. Distribute cards, flowers, balloons, etc. to those of the student body whoa re ill, in hospital, or experiencing difficult circumstances.
13. Chair Encouragement Committee meetings.
14. Meet with an advisor, as often as determined during initial meetings.
15. Be a responsible steward with respect tot he Student Council office keys.  Agree to sign a waiver with respect to the preceding.

Student Publications Editor - Christie H

1. Recruit members and organize a committee.  Submit names to Student Council for information.
2. Keep student body informed of publication dates, and requirements for submissions through announcements in chapel, E-bulletin and mailboxes.
3. Chair Committee meetings.
4. Write at least one article, column, editorial, or special interest piece per issue to stimulate thought and encourage participation.
5. Record a photo journal of the year and publish it for students' personal use with the help of the assistant editor and members of the committee.
6. Encourage all students to submit article for the newspaper.
7. Produce publications that function as a voice for the students.
8. Organize and edit submissions alongside of assistant editor.
9. Take draft to supervisor for approval.
10. Publish by release date (date set at beginning of semester).
11. Compilation of year (yearbook style - something tangible for students to remember year by).
12. Train assistant editor to take on the editor's role in the following year.
13. With current assistant editor, appoint an assistant editor for the new school year.
14. Review job description for the assistant editor and make any pertinent changes.
15. Be a responsible steward with respect to the Student Council office keys.  Agree to sign a waiver with respect to the preceding.

Assistant Editor - Could be you!

1. Take an active role in the creation, editing, and publication of the student publication for the school year
2. Meet with the editor on a regular basis and attend all committee meetings
3. Have an interest in joining Student Council for the following year, as the assistant editor will assume the role of editor in the following year pending affirmation.
   

Spiritual Life Coordinator - Robbie O

1. Develop a list of people to make up a spiritual life committee that represents the student body.  Submit this list to the Student Council Executive for information.  Chair Spiritual Life Committee meetings.
2. Meet with faculty advisor when necessary.
3. Coordinate a minimum of two times of worship per semester, apart from chapel with Student Life Department.
4. Facilitate the development of a Small Group program.
5. Develop a plan to incorporate practical worship in community life.
6. Serve as part of the Chapel Committee.
7. Assist the Chapel Coordinator (Student Life Staff) as needed.
8. Have a passion for spiritual life, growth and vitality at EBC and in the EBC community.
9. Work well with others, in organization, as well as encouragement.
10. Display ability to create an environment conducive to spiritual growth, through varied and creative means.
11. Be a responsible steward with respect to the Student Council office keys.  Agree to sign a waiver with respect to the preceding.
    

Missions Task Force Leader - Kandace R

1. Be accountable to Student Council Finance Officer for all funds that are raised by the committee.
2. Plan, strategies and organize all events for the upcoming year.
3. Oversee all Team Leaders of the Missions Task Force.
4. Organize and coordinate the missions conferences and chapels held each semester in coordination with the Missions Department and Chapel Committee. Help contact speakers for these conferences and host their stay at EBC.
5. Ensure a balanced local, national and international emphasis.
6. Head up efforts in planning and leading an Inner City Missions Trip for the second semester’s reading week in conjunction with the College.
7. Ensure that the MTF bulletin board provides current missions information.
8. Maintain MTF files for effective transferal of leadership.
9. Organize the collection and disbursement of funds for missionary support; support, encourage and maintain communication with selected missionaries.
10. Motivate the student body to have a biblical world perspective.
11. Meet regularly with the head of the Missions Department.
12. Develop a list of people to make up a Missions Task Force committee that represents the student body. Submit this list to the Student Council Executive for information. Chair Missions Task Force Committee meetings.
13. Keep a current list of missionaries, agencies and resource personnel for contact and student information.
14. Be a responsible steward with respect tot he Student Council office keys.  Agree to sign a waiver with respect to the preceding.
    

Recreational Committee Head - Trevor J

1. Form a committee consisting of at least one person from each school team, and any other interested student. Meet with this committee on a regular basis (i.e. monthly). Chair Recreation Committee meetings.
2. In cooperation with the Student Council, organize the Royal Cup soccer game during the fall semester’s orientation.
3. Consider fund-raisers and/or intramural events (i.e. 3-on-3 basketball, fooze ball tournament, professional sporting trip).
4. Attend registration in September and January and encourage participation of students on school teams. Sign up those individuals who are interested in playing on one of the teams.
5. Ensure appropriate and timely advertising of all sporting events by announcing all games in chapel, in the school newspaper, and through posters.
6. Display strong interest in recreational activities.
7. Maintain a file of recreation activities.
8. In coordination with the Athletics Director (Student Life staff), coordinate outreach opportunities for varsity teams.
9. Organize and promote intramural activities.
10. Promote faculty/staff awareness of and participation in EBC recreation and athletic events.
11. Be a responsible steward with respect to the Student Council office keys.  Agree to sign a waiver with respect to the preceding.
    

Special Events Coordinator - Vacant for 09-10

1. Develop a list of people to make up the Special Events Committee that represents the Student Body. Submit this list to the Student Council for information
2. Chair Special Events Committee meetings
3. Meet with advisor at least once a month
4. Purpose is to foster community in an exciting and adventurous way on at least a monthly basis
5. To plan and oversee special events on campus including:
   i.MEGA
   ii. Aloha
   iii. Spring Banquet
   iv. Major Fundraiser
6. Delegate the above major events to the Student Council excluding the major fundraiser
7. Organize MEGA with the Executive Team over the Summer
8. Maintain a file of Special Events activities for effective transferral of leadership
9. Be a responsible steward with respect to the Student Council office keys. Agree to sign a waiver with respect to the preceding.

The Graduating Class Committee

1. Be involved in Co-ordinating the election of a Valedictorian (a graduating student from a degree program) from the graduating class in conjunction with the College.
2. Be involved in the planning, and organizing of the graduation banquet with the College.
   

General Information

Are you are interested in serving on a Student Council committee?   Take some time to check out the committees available and email the committee chair of your intent.   They will be happy to contact you and inform you of upcoming meetings.

Minutes
The minutes of each meeting of the Student Council are kept by the Administration Officer and posted online for public viewing after each meeting.

Clothing

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e-Bulletin
The Student Council sends out a weekly e-mail update of the goings on around campus.  It is also posted online.

Contact Student Council
If you need to contact a member of Student Council, you can e-mail them via their individual addresses or if you have a general question, you can address the Student Council as a whole via their e-mail address shown below or by calling 519-894-8900 x 244.  The executive members are the only council members required to hold office hours, however individual committee members may choose to hold office hours.  Office hours for the current semester are listed below.

Office Hours (Fall '09)  

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Student teams consist of students who travel to various groups on behalf of the college.  For 2008-2009 there are two teams: Aspire, a team dedicated to doing ministry on Sunday mornings in churches and Infusion, which travels to various youth groups.

The Mentorship Coordinator provides connections between first year and returning students, seeking to foster holistic growth in all.

Worship Leaders each have a day in which they help organize and lead worship during chapel.  They each form a team at the beginning of the year from interested students who audition.  Chapel runs on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM during the semester.  For more information on being a part of a worship team, contact the Dean of Students or any of the worship leaders at the beginning of each semester.