The Council
The basic element in the structure is the annual UArctic Council, which consists of representatives from all member institutions. It holds powers roughly corresponding to the parliament of a parliamentary democracy. The Council gives strategic guidance on academic priorities, is a forum for cooperation, and has the authority and primary responsibility for the following items.
- Initiating and overseeing program development and delivery
- Prioritizing academic programs within the approved program structure
- Representing UArctic's members in its overall governance.
- Changing the Governance Structure, which is the "constitution" of UArctic.
- Forming standing committees on different issues.
- Electing the Chair of the Council.
- Electing the Board of Governors, where the Chair is an ex officio member.
Read more about this topic: University Of The Arctic Governance
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