As required under the University of Ottawa Act, there is also a joint committee of the Board and Senate which reports to both bodies and which deals with 鈥渕atters of mutual concern.鈥
Prior to 1987, the Joint Committee 鈥 in addition to making decisions on issues related to promotion, tenure, and sabbatical leave 鈥 also had the mandate to consider matters having to do with priorities in the development of the University