Members
All graduate students registered at UNBC are members of the Northern BC Graduate Students’ Society (NBCGSS). The NBCGSS is run by a board of directors that is elected by members each year. Members of the NBCGSS are also members of the BC Federation of Students (BCFS).
Board of Directors
Adrian Smith – Chairperson
Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the Director of External Affairs, officially represent the Society at the external level, including other bodies or universities and all levels of government;
- Along with other members of Board, be responsible for matters pertaining to relations with University administration, faculty, and staff, and the Northern Undergraduate Student Society;
- Be ex-officio on all committees of the Society;
- Assist other members of Board in the execution of their duties;
- Be a signing officer of the Society;
- Call and chair regular meetings of Board;
- Work primarily out of Prince George; and
- Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Board of Directors
Abby Dooks – Director of External Relations
Responsibilities
- In Collaboration with the Chair, officially represent the Society at the external level, including other bodies or universities and all levels of government;
- Coordinate the maintenance of the Society’s website, mobile app, and social media;
- Coordinate the Society’s campaigns;
- Coordinate the campaigns of the Federation in collaboration with the Federation Representative;
- Be a signing officer of the Society;
- Work primarily out of Prince George; and
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors
Rahim Jafari – Director of Internal Relations
Responsibilities
- Keep all financial records of the Society in compliance with the Society Act;
- Work with the Executive Director to provide an annual budget for approval by the Board;
- Provide quarterly financial statements to the Board of Directors;
- Work with the Executive Director to provide a year-end financial report at each Annual General Meeting;
- Be responsible for reconciliation and third-party audits of the Society accounts in accordance with the Society Act;
- Oversee the maintenance of the Society’s Health and Dental Plan;
- Be a signing officer of the Society;
- Work primarily out of Prince George; and
- Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Board of Directors
Lindamarie – Director-at-Large
Responsibilities
- Assist with the implementation and organization of campaigns and events of the Society;
- Work primarily out of Prince George; and
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors
Executive Director
Alden Chow – Executive Director
Responsibilities
- First point of contact for the Society
- Responsible for the paperwork and office procedures
- Handles general day to day operations of the society
