Judicial Committee Member

This is a volunteer honoraria position. Judicial Committee Member  The AMS Judicial Committee is the ultimate adjudicating body of the Alma Mater Society and responsible for hearing cases related to: Level I Non-Academic Misconduct, Policy Infringement, Disputes on the ruling of the Speaker of Assembly, and Elections. Members of the Judicial Committee are expected to uphold the pillars of the judicial branch of the AMS: peer-led, non-adversarial, complaint-driven, restorative justice and procedural fairness; and ensure sanctions are both educational and restorative in nature. The AMS Judicial Committee administrative reports to the Secretariat but is otherwise independent from the AMS in its decision making. This position is not open to applicants in First Year. Preference will be given to students with experience in the judicial branch of the AMS.  Job Competencies  Communication  Organization  Ownership  Attention to Detail   Cultural Sensitivity     JOB DUTIES  Uphold a strict and high standard of confidentiality and privacy relating to all judicial proceedings.  Attend all training sessions to become familiar with the department and adhere to the general operations of the department   Attend all judicial committee hearings, and participate in the deliberation process while following established rules and procedures   Voluntarily excuse oneself from any hearing where there may be an actual or perceived bias after consultation with the Judicial Committee Chair and Secretariat.   Vote on any issues brought to the attention of the Judicial Committee  Respect and adhere to all company policies, procedures and ethical standards  Maintain timely communication with your direct supervisor   Attend and fully participate in all in person and virtual meetings  Complete all assigned tasks efficiently and attentively  Strive to foster a warm, comfortable and respectful atmosphere for all   Always serve as a representative of the AMS and its mission statement   Complete other job duties as assigned    JOB REQUIREMENTS  Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization and execution skills    WORK CONDITIONS   Interactions with employees, management, and the Queen’s community  Long virtual or in-person hearings, which may be potentially at night