As required by section 11 of the University Act, the Board of Governors will appoint the Chancellor on nomination by the Alumni Association and after consultation with the Senate.

All members of SFU’s Alumni Association will be notified of the vacancy of the Chancellor. Notification includes a posting on SFU’s website, email communications, and social media inclusive of information on how members of SFU’s Alumni Association can put forth nominations.

SFU’s Alumni Council will review all nominations and as per Simon Fraser University Policy B 10.12  will bring forth nominations to the selection committee. The selection committee includes two members of SFU’s Alumni Council.

With the preferred candidate’s agreement in hand, the Alumni Council on behalf of SFU’s Alumni Association would recommend the appointment to the Board of Governors.