Governance and administration

1.1 ACADEMIC STAFF: A person appointed on a half-time or full-time basis at the University of Ottawa with the rank of lecturer, assistant professor, associate professor, full professor, or a professor seconded to the University of Ottawa.

1.2 ACADEMIC UNIT: Grouping of professors and students within an academic and research program of professional training, usually a “school” within the Faculty of Health Sciences.

1.3 APUO: Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa.

1.4 APTPUO: Association of Part-Time Professors of the University of Ottawa.

1.5 BOARD OF GOVERNORS (BOARD): University of Ottawa Board of Governors.

1.6 DIRECTOR AND ASSOCIATE DEAN: Director of an academic unit (usually a school).

1.7 DEAN: Titular head of the Faculty.

1.8 EX OFFICIO MEMBER: A member of a body given a specific responsibility by virtue of office or position.

1.9 FACULTY: Faculty of Health Sciences.

1.10 FACULTY COUNCIL: Faculty Council of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

1.11 PART-TIME PROFESSOR: Academic staff member who is hired to teach on a contractual basis, including, but are not limited to, APTPUO members or members holding Long Term Appointments (LTA).

1.12 PRESIDENT: Head of the University of Ottawa.

1.13 REGULAR FACULTY MEMBER: An academic staff member holding a regular appointment, as defined in article 17 of the APUO collective agreement, and who is a member of the APUO.

1.14 REGULAR STUDENT: A student enrolled full time in a program at one of the academic units of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

1.15 SECRETARY OF THE FACULTY: An administrator at the Faculty who is Secretary of the Faculty Council, Faculty Assembly, and Faculty Executive Committee.

1.16 SENATE: Senate of the University of Ottawa.

1.17 VICE-DEAN: Member of the Faculty’s administrative team.

2.1 The nomination committee or school council for each academic unit (school) manages the nomination of persons to serve on external committees or committees of the University or, of an academic unit, that align with the Faculty’s Strategic Plan. 

2.2 The Office of the Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary, or equivalent, acts in a coordinating and supporting role for the nominations and election process to Faculty, University, and External Committees.

The Faculty of Health Sciences oversees the management of five academic units (schools): the Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, the School of Human Kinetics, the School of Nursing, the School of Nutrition Sciences, and the School of Rehabilitation Sciences.

3.1 Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences

The Dean is the titular head of the Faculty.

The Dean is the chair of the Faculty Council and is an ex officio member of all committees of the Faculty.

3.2 Vice-Deans

A Vice-Dean is appointed by the Dean in collaboration with the Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs, or equivalent, after consultation with the selection committee that includes a representative appointed by the Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs and at least two members of Faculty Council, elected by Faculty Council.

The Vice-Dean’s role is to actively contribute to the development of the Faculty’s Strategic Plan and to support the pursuit of excellence within the Faculty. The Vice-Dean executes their duties with the aim of maximizing opportunities for the Faculty to innovate and occupy a leading position.

A Vice-Dean reports directly to the Dean, carries out functions as assigned by the Dean, is an ex officio member of the Faculty Executive Committee and Faculty Council, and reports on their activities to the Faculty Executive Committee and Faculty Council.

The term of office for a Vice-Dean is normally three years, renewable. The renewal follows the same procedure as for the original appointment.

A Vice-Dean is expected to show leadership in scholarly pursuits by maintaining teaching and research activities.

A Vice-Dean remains active in the service of their academic unit (school) in accordance with the division of work established by an agreement between themself and the Dean and Director and Associate Dean of the academic unit (school).

List of Vice-Deans

• Vice-Dean, Academic (or equivalent)
• Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary (or equivalent)
• Vice-Dean, Professional Affairs (or equivalent)
• Vice-Dean, Research (or equivalent)
• Any other Vice-Dean as the Dean appoints from time to time in the interest of the good governance of the Faculty and to align with the Faculty’s Strategic Plan

3.2.1 Vice-Dean, Academic

The Vice-Dean, Academic, assists the Dean by assuming functions related to undergraduate and graduate programs. 

The role of the Vice-Dean, Academic, is to contribute actively to the development of the Faculty’s Strategic Plan in support of the quest for academic excellence through curriculum development and the recruitment and retention of high calibre students. 

The role comprises two main aspects: to provide strategic leadership on educational matters and to provide leadership and oversight for building greater student capacity (academic program quality and delivery) and improving students’ trajectory through the Faculty’s programs (strategic enrollment management). 

The Vice-Dean, Academic, is a member of the Faculty Council and the Faculty Executive Committee and reports on their activities. 

3.2.2 Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary

The Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary, assists the Dean by assuming functions that contribute to the effective governance of the Faculty and also serves as secretary of the Faculty, the Faculty Council, and the Faculty Executive Committee.

The role of the Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary, is to act as a consultant and resource person to the Dean, Vice-Deans, and the Director and Associate Dean of the academic units (schools) with respect to the interpretation and application of University and Faculty policies and regulations.

The Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary, consults with the Dean to develop agreements between the Faculty and partner organizations. 

The Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary, works with the Dean to address grievances, appeals, and complaints that may result in litigation. 

The Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary, is an ex officio member of the Senate, Faculty Executive Committee, and Faculty Council and reports on their activities.

3.2.3 Vice-Dean, Professional Affairs

The Vice-Dean, Professional Affairs, in close consultation with the Dean, the Vice-Dean, Academic, and the Director and Associate Deans of the academic units (schools), contributes to development of the Faculty’s Strategic Plan to support academic excellence in the Faculty’s programs from the perspective of practical and professional experiences (e.g., clinical placements, work-integrated learning, experiential learning). 

The Vice-Dean, Professional Affairs, maintains close ties between the Faculty of Health Sciences and community partners (e.g., hospitals, clinics, health-related facilities, and community agencies), government partners, and private sector partners for all matters related to professional and clinical training, including integrating best practices into the curriculum, accreditation, and labour-related requirements for academic activities and risk management.

The Vice-Dean, Professional Affairs, is a member of the Faculty Council and the Faculty Executive Committee and reports on their activities.

3.2.4 Vice-Dean, Research

The Vice-Dean, Research, assists the Dean by assuming functions related to the development, promotion, planning and coordination of the Faculty’s research activities. 

The role of the Vice-Dean, Research, is to contribute actively to the development of the Faculty’s Strategic Plan in support of the quest for excellence and competitiveness in research and the advancement of knowledge in health sciences.

The Vice-Dean, Research, is a member of the Faculty Council and the Faculty Executive Committee and reports on their activities.

3.3 Director and Associate Dean

A Director and Associate Dean is the titular head of an academic unit (school). The Director and Associate Dean, in consultation with the Dean, develops the academic unit’s (school) strategic plan in support of excellence in research and in program content and delivery to develop academic talent and promote innovative thinking.

A Director and Associate Dean is expected to show leadership in scholarly pursuits by maintaining teaching and research activities.

The Faculty Council develops bylaws for the effective management of Faculty affairs. Such bylaws are subject to approval by the University’s Senate in academic-related matters and by the Board of Governors or designated University authority for all other matters (section 18(2) of the University of Ottawa Act, 1965),

4.1 Mandate

4.1.1 Makes recommendations to and request approval from the Senate on:

        a. The development of, or changes to, academic programs offered by the Faculty, including interdisciplinary and inter-faculty programs;

        b. The policy on and conditions for admission to the Faculty and the requirements for student promotion;

        c. All policies aimed at fostering the growth of the Faculty.

4.1.2 Examines in broad outlines the Faculty’s budget already approved by the Board of Governors to ensure that it reflects the priorities established by the Faculty Council.

4.1.3 Except as otherwise indicated, establishes the powers, functions and membership of permanent Faculty committees and any other standing or ad hoc committees as required.

4.1.4 Provides feedback to the administrative team on the Faculty’s strategic and development plans.

4.1.5 Receives all periodic reports from the Faculty before they are submitted to the University’s central administration.

4.1.6 Establishes bylaws, subject to approval by the Senate for academic matters and by the Board of Governors or designated University authority for all other matters.

4.1.7 Establish general policies, regulations, and procedures for the Faculty. 

4.2 Membership

The Faculty Council comprises the following members:

4.2.1 Ex-officio members:

        a. Dean, as Chair (non-voting member except in the event of a tie);

        b. The Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary, or equivalent, acts as secretary for the Council;

        c. All other Vice-Deans;

        d. Director and Associate Deans of the academic units (schools);

        e. The Faculty’s Chief Administrative Officer;

        f. The two faculty members elected to the Senate;

        g. The Faculty of Health Sciences student representative on the Senate.

4.2.2 Regular faculty members:

        a. Three faculty members elected from the School of Human Kinetics;

        b. Three faculty members elected from the School of Nursing;

        c. Three faculty members elected from the School of Rehabilitation Sciences;

        d. Three faculty members elected from the Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences;

        e. Three faculty members elected from the School of Nutrition Sciences program;

        f. Five faculty members elected from the Faculty of Health Sciences.

4.2.3 Students:

        a. The elected president, or their designate, from the undergraduate program student association in the Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, the School of Human Kinetics, the School of Nursing, and the School of Nutrition Sciences;

        b. The elected president, or their designate, from the graduate program student association in the Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, the School of Human Kinetics, the School of Nursing, and the School of Nutrition Sciences;

        c. Two graduate students elected from the School of Rehabilitation Sciences.

Student members do not take part in in-camera deliberations or decisions involving individual cases dealing with academic staff and students.

4.2.4 Support staff:

        a. One elected regular full-time support staff member;

        b. Manager, Academic Trajectory, or delegate (non-voting member);

        c. Director, External Relations, or equivalent (non-voting member).

4.2.5 Part-time faculty members:

Two elected part-time faculty members from the Faculty of Health Sciences.

4.3 Procedures for electing members

4.3.1 Regular faculty members:

        a. Academic units (schools) hold elections each May to elect regular faculty members for a two-year term, renewable once. Any vacancy that occurs between elections must be filled by the academic unit (school) concerned according to its own procedures.

        b. Members are elected by the regular faculty members of the academic units (schools). All regular faculty members from the Faculty’s academic units (schools) are eligible.

        c. The Director and Associate Deans of all academic units (schools) convey the election results to the Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary, or equivalent. The term of office runs from July 1 of the current year to June 30 of the following year. All members are eligible for re-election following a one-year absence.

4.3.2 Student members:

        a. The elected president, or their designate, of each academic unit’s (school) student association is a member of Faculty Council.

        b. The term of office is the mandate of the student association president.

        c. All regular students registered in one of the Faculty of Health Sciences academic units (schools) are eligible.

        d. Following the election, the Director and Associate Dean of each academic unit (school) will convey the names of the elected (or acclaimed) student association president for the current year to the Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary, or equivalent.

4.3.3 Support staff member:

        a. The support staff representative is elected by their peers by secret ballot during the elections organized by the Chief Administrative Officer of the Faculty, as the person responsible for support personnel. All nominations must be supported by at least three other regular staff members.

        b. Term of office is two years, renewable once.

        c. Term runs from July 1 of the current year to June 30 of the following year.

        d. The Faculty’s Chief Administrative Officer communicates the election results to the Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary, or equivalent.

4.3.4 Part-time professors:

        a. The Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary, or equivalent, begins the election process by asking the academic units (schools) to initiate a nomination call in their respective units. The Director and Associate Dean of the academic unit (school), or delegate, is responsible for the election. The name of the elected person in each academic unit (school) is then submitted to the Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary, or equivalent. If more than two candidates are submitted, an election among the part-time professors of the Faculty is held to fill the two part-time professor seats.

        b. Elections are held annually in May.

        c. The term of office is one year, renewable once.

        d. Terms run from July 1 of the current year to June 30 the following year.

        e. All part-time professors of the Faculty’s academic units (schools) are eligible.

4.4 Quorum

Quorum is a majority of the total number of seats held by voting members. Student members are not counted when determining whether quorum has been met for meetings held from May to September, inclusively.

4.5 Vacant seats

4.5.1 When a seat becomes vacant following a member’s resignation or for any other reason, the Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary, or equivalent, requests that the academic unit (school) concerned call an election to fill the vacancy, in accordance with the approved procedures. No election will be called for vacant seats during the last two months of a term.

4.5.2 If an elected member of the Faculty Council is appointed to one of the offices described in 5.2.1, the member resigns from the Council. An election will be held to fill the vacant seat.

4.5.3 If a student member is unable to fulfill a term, the unit’s Director and Associate Dean appoints a new student representative in consultation with the student association of the academic unit (school).

4.5.4 If a part-time professor is unable to fulfill a term, the Vice-Dean Governance and Secretary, or equivalent, calls a special election among part-time professors to fill the vacant seat.

4.6 Meeting frequency and procedures

4.6.1 The Faculty Council must hold at least four meetings per academic year.

4.6.2 Meeting dates and times are set by the Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary, or equivalent, in collaboration with the Dean and announced to the members at the beginning of the academic year.

4.6.3 A special meeting of the Faculty Council may be called at the Chair’s discretion.

4.6.4 In the event a special meeting is called by Faculty Council members, a written request to the Chair must be made by one third of the Council members.

4.6.5 Requests for items to be added to the agenda of a regular Faculty Council meeting must be submitted in writing to the Chair or Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary, or equivalent, 10 working days prior to the regular meeting date.

4.6.6 The Chair and the Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary, or equivalent, are responsible for preparing the agenda in consultation with the Vice-Deans, the Director and Associate Dean of the academic units (schools), and the Chief Administrative Officer. A copy of the agenda is sent to each member at least one week before the meeting. The Chair may add items of an urgent nature to the agenda during a meeting with the consent of the majority of members present.

4.6.7 The Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary, or equivalent, is responsible for preparation of the minutes. A copy of the minutes is sent to each member, generally one week in advance of the next meeting.

4.6.8 Motions must be presented orally and properly seconded (a member can call for a written motion). Recommendations from the Faculty’s standing committees must have been presented and approved by the Faculty Council or the appropriate authority in order to be implemented. Voting on motions is by show of hands unless the Faculty Council decides otherwise. Results of the votes must be recorded.

4.6.9 The Council presents and receives reports, excluding recommendations, without vote. Committee recommendations contained in the Committee’s reports, except those from the Committee on Academic Progress and Integrity, are treated as motions and voted on as indicated in 5.6.8.

4.6.10 A summary of the Faculty budget is presented by the Dean or the CAO to the Faculty Council at the start and the conclusion of each academic year.

5.1 Faculty Executive Committee (FEC)

5.1.1 Mandate

        a. Makes recommendations to the Dean related to budgets, finances, and the overall administration of the Faculty.

        b. Works with the Dean to establish priorities and draft annual budget estimates for the following year, in keeping with the terms of the Faculty’s academic development plan.

        c. Ensures the implementation of the Faculty’s academic, research, and space policies, as approved by the Senate.

        d. Provides a forum for discussion on academic and administrative policies and on Faculty orientations.

        e. Exercises such powers as delegated by the Faculty Council and carries out other functions as assigned by the Faculty Council.

        f. Acts with the same power and authority as the Faculty Council in order to deal with urgent matters that may arise between Council meetings (does not have the authority to change existing regulations or to introduce new ones).

        g. Ensures the implementation of academic and administrative policies approved by the Faculty Council.

        h. Carries out all other functions as assigned by the Dean or the Faculty Council.

5.1.2 Membership

The Faculty Executive Committee comprises the following members:

        a. The Dean, as Chair (non-voting member except in the event of a tie);

        b. The Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary, or equivalent, as Secretary;

        c. All other Vice-Deans;

        d. The Director and Associate Dean of the academic units (schools);

        e. The Faculty’s Chief Administrative Officer.

Other persons may be invited when deemed necessary.

5.1.3 Quorum

Quorum is a majority of the total seats.

5.1.4 Frequency of meetings

The Faculty Executive Committee meets once a month.

5.2 Dean’s Executive Council (Décanat)

5.2.1 Mandate

        a. Ensures the sound management of the Faculty.

        b. Presents recommendations on administrative matters to the Dean.

        c. Makes recommendations related to Faculty policies, the budget, space planning, and communications and marketing to the Dean.

        d. Advises the Dean of the progress of the various Faculty projects.

5.2.2 Membership

The Dean’s Executive Council comprises the following members:

        a. Dean, as Chair;

        b. All Vice-Deans;

        c. Chief Administrative Officer.

Other persons may be invited when deemed necessary.

5.3 Undergraduate Studies Committee (USC)

5.3.1 Mandate

The Undergraduate Studies Committee considers and makes recommendations to the Faculty Council on:

        a. Conditions of admission to the Faculty’s bachelor and first professional degree programs.

        b. The structure of programs, with particular regard to the role and content of general education (as compared to specialized education).

        c. Creation of new programs.

        d. Changes to or cancellation of courses or programs.

        e. Courses proposed by the Faculty’s schools or programs.

        f. Implementation of policies and other measures to ensure academic success and a high-quality student experience, including international mobility agreements.

        g. Recruitment and liaison strategies and activities.

        h. Submission of written reports to the Faculty Council as often as necessary and at least once per year.

        i. The committee carries out all other functions as assigned by the Faculty Council.

5.3.2 Membership

The Undergraduate Studies Committee comprises the following members:

        a. Vice-Dean, Academic, or equivalent, as Chair (non-voting member except in the event of a tie);

        b. Assistant Director of, or professor responsible for, undergraduate programs (Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences; School of Human Kinetics, School of Nursing, School of Nutrition Sciences);

        c. One undergraduate student nominated by the academic units (schools) and programs and appointed by the Faculty Council;

        d. Manager, Academic Trajectory.

5.3.3 Frequency of meetings

The Undergraduate Studies Committee meets as often as necessary and at least twice per year.

5.3.4 Term of office of Assistant Director of, or professor responsible for, undergraduate programs

The term of office of this member is the duration of their mandate as Assistant Director of, or professor responsible for, undergraduate programs. 

5.3.5 Term of office for student member

The term of office for the student members is one year, renewable once.

5.3.6 Quorum

Quorum is a majority of the total seats. Student members are not counted when determining whether quorum has been met for meetings held from May to September, inclusively.

5.4 Committee on Academic Progress and Integrity (CAPI)

The Committee on Academic Progress and Integrity makes recommendations to the Dean and Faculty Executive Committee on all matters for which it is responsible and that deal with a student’s academic progress. It can strike subcommittees for specific issues as it deems necessary.

5.4.1 Mandate

        a. Acts, in consultation with the academic units (schools), to address student progress.

        b. Assesses claims in cases influencing the academic standing of a student, including issues related to program progression, academic fraud, and appeals.

        c. Periodically reviews practices to ensure test security that are used when administering exams.

        d. Increases professors’ awareness of rules and procedures related to academic fraud and appeals.

        e. Submits a written report to the Faculty Council as often as necessary and at least once per year.

        f. Makes recommendations to the Dean related to academic standing (e.g., when sanctions are imposed).

        g. Carries out all other functions as assigned by the Faculty Council.

5.4.2 Membership

The Committee on Academic Progress and Integrity comprises the following members:

Voting members

        a. Vice-Dean, Academic, or equivalent, as Chair (non-voting member except in the event of a tie);

        b. One unionized academic staff member (APUO or APTPUO member) from each academic unit (school) in the Faculty.

Non-voting members

        c. The assistant to the Vice-Dean, Academic, or equivalent, as secretary for the Committee;

        d. A representative of the Academic Office.

5.4.3 Frequency of meetings

The Committee on Academic Progress and Integrity meets as often as necessary and at least twice per year.

5.4.4 Term of office for academic staff members

The term of office for academic staff members is two years, renewable once.

5.4.5 Quorum

Quorum is a majority of voting members.

5.5 Graduate Studies Committee (GSC)

5.5.1 Mandate

        a. Makes recommendations to Faculty Council and the Research Committee on:

            i. Admission requirements for the Faculty’s graduate programs.

            ii. The structure of programs, with particular regard to the role and content of general education (as compared to specialized education).

            iii. Creation of new programs.

            iv. Changes to or cancellation of courses or programs.

            v. Implementation of policies and other measures to ensure academic success and a high-quality student experience, including international mobility agreements.

        b. Submits written reports to the Faculty Council as often as necessary and at least once per year.

        c. Carries out all other functions as assigned by the Faculty Council.

5.5.2 Membership

The Graduate Studies Committee comprises the following members:

        a. The Vice-Dean, Academic, or equivalent, as Chair (non-voting member except in the event of a tie).

        b. Manager, Academic Trajectory.

        c. Assistant Director of, or professor responsible for, graduate programs from each of the Faculty’s academic units (schools).

        d. One student registered in a graduate-level professional program nominated by each of the academic units (schools) on a rotating basis and belonging to an academic unit (school) other than the unit of the student member in 6.5.2 (e).

        e. One student registered in a graduate program (with thesis) nominated on a rotating basis by each of the academic units (schools) offering these programs and belonging to an academic unit (school) other than the unit of the student member in 6.5.2 (d).

5.5.3 Frequency of meetings

The Graduate Studies Committee meets as often as necessary and at least twice per year.

5.5.4 Term of office of Assistant Director of, or professor responsible for, graduate programs

The term of office of this member is the duration of their mandate as Assistant Director of, or professor responsible for, graduate programs.

5.5.5 Term of office for student member

The term of office for student members is one year, renewable once. 

5.5.6 Quorum

Quorum is a majority of the total seats.

5.6 Research Committee 

The Research Committee promotes Faculty research, including interdisciplinary research, and coordinates research activities.

5.6.1 Mandate

        a. Makes recommendations on:

            i. the establishment and updating of the Faculty’s research policy and a Faculty research development plan;

            ii. the priorities to be established in the allocation of funds for research out of the Faculty’s operating budget;

            iii. the budget estimates for research and planning;

            iv. the administration of the research budget;

            v. the allocation of the budget for the various projects, in line with the Faculty’s strategic direction.

        b. Submits written reports to the Faculty Council as often as necessary, but not less than once per year.

        c. Fulfills other research-related activities of relevance to the Faculty.

5.6.2 Membership

The Research Committee comprises the following members:

        a. Vice-Dean, Research (or equivalent) as Chair of the committee. The Chair does not vote except to break a tie vote. The Chair has the deciding vote;

        b. One faculty member from each of the Faculty’s academic units (schools) (Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, School of Human Kinetics, School of Nursing, School of Nutrition Sciences, School of Rehabilitation Sciences);

        c. One student registered in a graduate program (with thesis).

As well as the following non-voting ex officio members:

        d. The Faculty of Health Sciences’ Senior Research Advisor;

        e. The Faculty of Health Sciences’ Research Administrative Officer.

5.6.3 Term of office

The terms of office are two years, renewable, for regular faculty members and one year, renewable, for student members.

5.6.4 Quorum

Quorum is a majority of the total seats.

5.7 Faculty Teaching Personnel Committee (FTPC)

The Faculty Teaching Personnel Committee and Committee membership are governed by the collective agreement between the University of Ottawa and the APUO.

One representative from each academic unit (school) within the Faculty serves on this committee.

5.8 Faculty Assembly

The Faculty Assembly is an advisory board of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

5.8.1 Mandate

        a. Receives the annual report of the Faculty.

        b. Makes recommendations to the Faculty Council.

5.8.2 Membership

The Faculty Assembly comprises the following members:

        a. The Dean, as Chair;

        b. All members of the Faculty Council;

        c. All full-time faculty members and support staff;

        d. Any other person designated by the Faculty Council.

5.8.3 Frequency of meetings

The Faculty Assembly meets once in each academic year, at a time convenient for the members.

6.1 Procedure for amending bylaws

6.1.1 A proposed amendment to these bylaws must be sent to all Faculty Council members at least 10 working days before the meeting at which the proposed amendments are to be discussed.

6.1.2 An amendment to these bylaws must be recommended by two thirds of Faculty Council members in order to be adopted.

6.2 Authority

Any amendment to these bylaws must be approved by the Executive Committee of the Senate.

6.3 Concordance and title 

The Vice-Dean, Governance and Secretary may amend Bylaws in order to update the designation, the titles or identity of officials or departments.

6.4 Periodic review

The Faculty of Health Sciences bylaws will be reviewed periodically.