The following information is taken from the Senate
Charter:
6.5 Committee on Committees: The Committee on Committees is nominated by
the Senate Nominating Committee and elected by and responsible to the University
Senate. It is charged with the oversight of the committee structure within
the system of shared governance. Further, this committee shall designate
the faculty membership of all appointed University Standing Committees
established by faculty legislation. It may also, when appropriate, nominate
the faculty membership of Administrative Advisory Groups and Externally-Mandated
Boards. The Committee on Committees shall be charged with the annual orientation
of all chairs of University Standing Committees.
6.5.1 The Vice-President of the University Senate shall serve as the chair
of the Committee on Committees.
6.5.2 Should vacancies occur during mid-year, the President of the University
Senate, inconsultation with the Senate Nominating Committee, shall appoint
members to complete terms of service on the Committee on Committees.