Bio to come. 

What IS an Ombudsman? 

The Ombudsman of the UPEI SU shall:

1 Be elected for a one year term during the Spring General Election.
2 Endeavour to aid any member of the UPEI SU who encounters difficulties with the University and/or with the UPEI SU.
3 Inform students as to what resources are available for prominent student concerns on campus and publicize these resources through campus media.
4 Be a non-voting member of Council.
5 Be entitled to attend any meeting of the UPEI SU including meetings which are ordinarily considered confidential, such as Hiring, Executive, or special investigatory meetings. These may be attended by the Ombudsperson upon submission of a written notification if such intent to the UPEI SU Chair.
6 Be entitled access to the files, business reports and financial records of the UPEI SU within twenty-four (24) hours of tendering a written demand to the chairperson of the responsible committee or Executive responsible for said files, business reports or financial reports.
7 Shall hold no other position elected, appointed, or paid position of the University or of the UPEI SU during his/her term of office.