Student societies are autonomous organizations. While the Office of the Vice-Provost, Students (OVPS) is happy to offer advice to societies regarding their referendum questions, when such advice is requested, the societies themselves ultimately bear the responsibility for those questions and their operations.

Student societies are not obliged to implement any of the changes recommended by our office. The OVPS does not vet nor approve referendum questions; we merely review them to offer advice regarding clarity and compliance with the relevant policies and guidelines, where possible.