Goals and Organization

The Fondation USJ has had a 16-member Governance Council since its founding, elected once every four years. Any member may serve more than one term on the Council.

1. The Rector, ex officio President and Director of the Fondation USJ, is a member.
2. Its members are appointed by the Rector of the University and shall sign a declaration of commitment to their mandate.
3. The Council meets at least twice during the academic year upon invitation of its President or upon request of 8 of its members.
4. The Council at its first meeting shall elect a Vice-President and a Secretary.

The duties of the Vice-President are as follows:
a) prepare the agenda for meetings with the President and the Fondation USJ management,
b) conduct Council meetings,
c) act on behalf of the President and the Fondation USJ in matters assigned to them by the President.

The Secretary shall perform the following duties:
a) convene members of the Fondation USJ to each meeting,
b) assist in keeping the minutes of each meeting,
c) act as a liaison between members of the Governance Council.

The Governance Council has authority under the following two sections:

Section 1
1. Provides strategic guidance to the Fondation USJ based on the needs of the University and its Hospital.
2. Provides financial control and management of the Fondation USJ accounts.
3. Verifies the final destination of the allocated funds and their proper use for the various programs of the University, in accordance with the rules of transparency

Section 2
1. Recommends or advises on fundraising campaigns or activities.
2. Assists in the promotion of fundraising campaigns and projects launched by the Fondation USJ through appropriate means and contacts.
3. Reviews and approves the annual report of the Fondation USJ activities.

Members of the Governance Council: