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Council approves Indigenous Constituency constitution, announces VP external leave

Last night, AMS Council met to approve the Indigenous Student Society constitution, discuss the Interim VP AUA's plan and priorities for the next two months and to announce VP External Ayesha Irfan’s leave of absence.

Himanaya Bajaj December 5

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AMS Council appoints interim VP AUA and VP finance

On November 20, AMS Council met to appoint two interims VPs, amend policies and hear presentations.

Aisha Chaudhry November 22

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AMS Council vote to remove VP Academic and University Affairs

Last night, AMS Council voted to remove VP Academic and University Affairs (AUA) Drédyn Fontana six months into his term, effective immediately.

Aisha Chaudhry November 7

AMS Council discusses investigations of executives in special meeting

On October 25, the AMS met for a special Council meeting to discuss “the appropriate procedure for investigations of the executive."

Aisha Chaudhry October 29

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AMS Council hears Academic Experience Survey results, discuss executive performance

On October 9, AMS Council met to hear room booking issues and the 2024 Academic Experience Survey results and discuss executive performance.

Isabella Ma October 10

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AMS Council hears financial report, discuss governance code changes

AMS Council met on Wednesday to hear the quarterly financial report and pass code changes.

Aisha Chaudhry September 27

Council appoints committee members and hears updates

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Aisha Chaudhry September 12

AMS Council passes budget and executive goals

Here’s what you might’ve missed.

Aisha Chaudhry July 26

Between the Motions: Students criticize lack of discussion at AMS special general meeting

At last night’s meeting, AMS Council met to hear statements from students-at-large, a sustainability report and approve code suspension.

Aisha Chaudhry June 20

Quorum not met at AMS special general meeting, staff food bank access remains restricted

On Tuesday, the AMS’s special general meeting was adjourned before a vote could take place since the meeting did not meet quorum.

Iman Janmohamed, Aisha Chaudhry and Viyan Handley June 7

Between the Motions: AMS Council met to appoint committees and approve fee changes

On May 25, the new executives and councillors met for the first time to appoint councillors to committees and to approve fee changes for three constituencies.

Aisha Chaudhry May 28

Between the Motions: SJC investigation quashed, PC1/2 approved after contentious review

On April 24, AMS Council met to rescind its investigation into the UBC Social Justice Centre (SJC) and pass its updated respectful workplace (PC1) and sexualized violence (PC2) policies.

Iman Janmohamed May 1

AMS starts Social Justice Centre investigation following defamation lawsuit

On Monday night, AMS Council approved a new code change allowing the society to launch an investigation into the Social Justice Centre (SJC) after the group allegedly consulted lawyers without informing the AMS.

Iman Janmohamed April 17

Between the Motions: Election results certified, code changes pass

Last night, Councillors heard a recap of the 2024 election, which saw the third highest voter turnout in history.

Bernice Wong March 28

Between the Motions: Council approves $17 health and dental fee increase during in-camera session

Councillors approved a fee increase for the AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan and code changes during last night’s AMS Council meeting.

Nathan Bawaan March 14