What happened to the PIRG funds?
The UVSS has come under scrutiny after the Jan. 24 board meeting renewed interest in the previous year’s Board of Directors’ decision to reallocate funds collected for the PIRG.
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The UVSS has come under scrutiny after the Jan. 24 board meeting renewed interest in the previous year’s Board of Directors’ decision to reallocate funds collected for the PIRG.
File graphic by Niusha Derakhshan. On Feb. 25, the UVSS held their semi-annual general meeting (SAGM) over Zoom. Amidst the colourful powerpoints and expensive prizes, including an iPad, AirPods, and three $100 OneCard credits, students were given the chance to have a say on the board’s proposed policy and bylaw changes. Lead directors also reported on their accomplishments during their term and answered questions from the mostly faceless audience. For the first time in eight years, the UVSS was able to maintain quorum for more than half an hour. The number of student attendees needed to pa...