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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

Council adjourns. Thanks for following along!

The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

Following the historical update, council is now discussing the AMS Greenhouse Gas Inventory report. Evans says that in 2019, AMS operations emitted 791.4 tCO₂e; in 2023, that number was 562.66 tCO₂e, mostly coming from reducing indirect emissions (from purchased electricity, heating, or cooling).

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

Committee reports are delivered, mostly addressing procedural appointments.

Huntley says the Presidents' Council is looking for a universal standard for governing documents to achieve a baseline level of consistency between organizations.

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

Councillor Buraga asks for an update about the F&B bargaining process. Lieu says specifics would have to be discussed in camera.

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

Managing Director Justin Lieu says talks are underway with the F&B department's union reps about collective bargaining. Block Party planning for 2026 is starting.

He also says the Sephora pop-up shop received a "lot of positive responses"

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

VP Finance Gagan Parmar says a Year 1 of the Financial Plan Progress Report has been completed. He's also been working on the financial statement that he presented earlier, he says.

VP Student Life Kevin Heieis says his amended goals have been drafted, and a consultation on them is in progress.

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

VP External Solomon Yi-Kieran reports on UBCx advocacy, coming back just now from city hall. Yi-Kieran says city council has endorsed the project unanimously.

They also note that a meeting with Premier David Eby was held to discuss the project.

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

VP Admin Dylan Evans says club lockers and spaces have been allocated, and the green infrastructure action plan is complete.

He also says his team is putting together a mural contest with SEEDS to "contribute to mitigating bird strike[s]"

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

Huntley reports that planning for the AGM is underway, aiming to reach quorum, as is the AMS Services Triennial Review — among other things.

VP AUA Zarifa Nawar says she's continuing to push for aid for international students, and the AMS's Textbook Broke campaign was the largest in history.

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

Council has returned from its recess and is back to hear the president's updates.

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

Buraga notes the suspension seems indefinite and asks when it'll be back in effect. Huntley says the new year is the goal.

Council approves the suspension.

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

Council is now discussing the suspension of Policy CM3, regarding surveys. Huntley says that the addition of the VP Student Life position means executive responsibilities will be shifting around.

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

Council votes to nominate Buraga.

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

Councillors Buraga and Ash Dennis nominate themselves to serve on the External Briefs and Communications Committee. One position is available. Councillor Humleen Samra joins the HR committee by acclamation, as does Dennis to the Building Operations Committee.

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

Councillor Buraga says that in the future, a one-page summary would make it easier to follow what is being voted on.

The amendments are approved by Council, meaning they will be voted on by AMS members at the Oct. 22 AGM.

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

Most changes are small wording amendments, but some notable additions include the ability to conduct business outside a called council meeting under certain conditions, and a mechanism to remove a member of Council other than an executive.

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

AMS President Riley Huntley is now discussing the proposed bylaw changes.

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

Council is now hearing about the VP Student Life by-election. The Instagram live stream was reportedly a success, and Elections Administrator Keiko Prasadja says their team is interested in raising the profile of future elections.

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

Council approves the financial statements.

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

GSS Councillor Bryan Buraga asked Gagan when the deficit will go down to zero. "I wish I had an answer for you," Gagan replied. He said the current AMS financial plan is focused on eliminating the current operating deficit.

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

Gagan reports that the deficit is down about a million dollars from the previous year, saying the society "continues to make strides" in paying it down.

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

VP Finance Gagan Parmar is now going over the AMS's financial statements. Total assets do not differ significantly from the past year.

Notably, AMS food and beverage outlets generated $642,000 in revenue in 2025, up $200,000 from the previous year.

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 13d

Good evening and welcome to tonight's AMS Council meeting. We'll be posting live here as things develop.

Things have just gotten underway after technical difficulties; the agenda is approved.

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 27d

And with that the open council is adjourned. Thanks for following along.

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The Ubyssey @ubyssey.ca · 27d

In the report, the EPA Committee provides recommendation for improvement, but Lorien notes these are not to be a negative refections on the executives work, but instead meant to provide guidance early on.

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