3.1) The GSCGB may appoint standing and ad hoc committees for the purpose of preparing information for and recommendations to the GSCGB. Standing committees are permanent or semi-permanent committees with ongoing or long-term goals. Ad hoc committees are temporary committees with short-term goals.
3.2) Committee recommendations must be approved by the GSCGB before taking effect.
3.3) Committee Chairs must be voting members of the GSCGB.
3.4) All committees, except an MOU or Constitutional Committee (see Article 5.3) must consist of at least two members, including the Committee Chair.
3.5) Membership appointments and charges to standing committees are established by a simple majority vote of the GSCGB.
3.6) Membership appointments and charges to ad hoc committees are established by the President, subject to approval by the GSCGB.
3.7) There are at least two standing committees that are always in existence.
3.7.1) The Finance Committee is responsible for approving funding requests in support of endeavors above and beyond the operation of the building. This includes but is not limited to social events, professional development events, wellness events, and funding for outside groups. They are also responsible for the review and reporting of financial matters such as the annual budget, and plant reserve balance.
3.7.2) The Programming Committee is responsible for organizing social, cultural, and other activities in the GSC that enhance the graduate student community, except where the President or the DGS has appointed a specific person as responsible. The Committee is responsible for presenting a proposed budget to the Finance Committee for approval.