Staff Advisory Committee

The UND Staff Advisory Committee (SAC), as referenced in the NDUS Human Resource Policy Manual, Section 32, was formally appointed by President Kendall L. Baker on June 2, 1997.

This committee consists of individuals responsible for a form of personnel administration within the following: John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, Energy and Environmental Research Center, Human Nutrition Research Center, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Payroll Office, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Office of the Vice President for Finance and Operations, the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Facilities, Affirmative Action/EEO Officer, the Director of Human Resources, the Assistant Director of Human Resources, and the Human Resource Officer.

The objectives of this Committee are to consider and recommend new or revised policies, procedures, and processes for staff employment at UND; to advocate equitable and fair implementation and application of such policies, procedures, and processes; and to promote communication with all UND staff employees.

Staff Advisory Committee Charter

Committee

Staff Personnel Advisory Committee (SAC)

Background and History

The committee was established in June 1997 in accordance with Section 32 of the NDUS Human Resource Policy Manual, Staff Personnel Advisory Committee.

Classification/Terms of Appointment

According to Section 32 of the NDUS Human Resource Policy Manual, "A Staff Personnel Advisory Committee may be established by the President of the institution to meet and advise on matters relating to staff personnel. The Staff Personnel Advisory Committee may recommend revisions or amendments, or review proposed revisions
and amendments to these policies."

Formal Charges

The Staff Personnel Advisory Committee is advisory to the vice president for Finance and Operations to consider and recommend new or revised policies, procedures and processes for staff employment at the University of North Dakota; to advocate equitable and fair implementation and application of such policies, procedures and processes; and to promote communication with all UND staff employees.

Reporting Channels Procedures

The committee reports to the vice president for Finance and Operations.

Membership

The committee will be composed of thirteen members who are responsible, in whole or in part, for human resource administration in their organization. The members represent all areas of the University and will include:

Director of Human Resources and Payroll Services
Senior HR Manager
Human Resources Officer - Human Resources and Payroll Services
Payroll Manager
Affirmative Action Officer
Human Resources Manager - Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences
Human Resources Manager - Energy and Environmental Research Center
Human Resources Manager - Facilities Management
Program Manager - Human Nutrition Research Center
Representative from VP for Student Affairs
Representative from VP for Academic Affairs and Provost
Representative from VP for Finance and Operations
Representative from UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Representative from VP for Research and Economic Development
Representative from VP for University and Public Affairs

Appointment

All members will be appointed in writing by the vice president for Finance and
Operations.

Membership Terms

Committee membership will be reviewed annually.

Officers

The director of Human Resources and Payroll Services will act as chair of the committee.

Subcommittees

Specific task-oriented subcommittees may be appointed by the chair from time to time as need dictates and may include other University personnel.

Relationship to Other University Committees

This committee will work closely and cooperatively with any other University standing or ad hoc committees and the UND Staff Senate relevant to staff personnel employment topics.

Frequency of Meetings

This committee will meet monthly or at the call of the chair if need dictates.

Notice of Meetings/Meeting Agenda and Support Material

Notice of meeting will be sent to members in writing and will also be posted in the Office of Human Resources and Payroll Services. Agenda and relevant information will be provided at the meeting.

Committee Minutes

Minutes of the committee will be kept and distributed to all members.

Committee Reports

Committee reports and recommendations will be prepared and appropriately distributed as ongoing committee activities dictate.

Staff Support

Direct staff assistance to the committee will be provided by the Office of Human Resources and Payroll Services.

Meeting Quorum

A simple majority will constitute the necessary quorum for conducting official business.

Amendment to this Charter

Should any amendment to this charter be required, the appointing official will work closely with the committee chair in deriving amendments suitable to all parties and the amended charter will be completed, signed, and issued with all possible haste. When initiative for such amendment comes from the committee, a written request from the chair to the vice president for Finance and Operations will be required.

This University committee charter is effective as of September 1. 2011. Revision made May 30, 2013.