3.1. The IEC shall meet regularly in open meetings at least twice each year. A minimum of fourteen days advance notice of meetings shall be given to members.

3.2. Quorum shall be 50 per cent of the members, plus one, including at least two representatives of the community and at least two representatives of the University.

3.3. Decisions will be based on consensus. If consensus cannot be attained,decisions will be made by a majority vote. All members of the IEC shall have a single vote.

3.4. Any proposed revisions to these Terms of Reference shall be presented to the President for approval and, once approved, shall be presented to the Senate and the Board of Governors for information purposes.

3.5. Administrative and financial support to the IEC shall be provided by the Office of the Provost.