Functions and Social Gatherings. At all times when hosting guests in your residence room or Cluster unit, all Community Standards must be upheld; specifically those that pertain to alcohol, guests and noise. For further clarity please refer to Schedule D s. 2.1, 4.0, 4.3, and 7.1. In addition, when hosting a function or social gathering (a group of three or more individuals where alcohol and/or music is a significant component of the event), the following expectations must be met: • A room or unit owner must be in attendance as the “host” of the function or social gathering, and must be immediately available, present and aware of the actions of their guests for the entire duration of the gathering. • The room or unit owner is responsible for the actions of those who attend. If others arrive who are not invited, the host must ask them to leave and/or report them to university personnel (i.e. Residence Life and Education staff or Campus Security Services). • In double rooms and Cluster units, all roommates must give permission for a function or social gathering to be hosted in the room or unit. • The function or social gathering must be contained within the host’s room or unit, and may not impact communal space (i.e. hallways, Cluster walkways, balconies, surrounding outside areas, et cetera) with noise, guests or alcohol. • The maximum number of persons that may occupy a space at a time is: o Cluster Unit – 16 persons o Double Room – 8 persons o Single Room (in Dormitories or a Cluster Unit) – 4 persons • The University may, in its discretion, further restrict the number of persons that may occupy any space, either indoor or outdoor, in the Residence Complex at any time in order to uphold Community Standards, or in response to any legal requirement or any direction, order or request from a governmental authority (including the Provincial Health Officer), including a direction, order or request to restrict the size of gatherings or to impose physical distancing requirements. • All functions and social gatherings must adhere to fire code regulations. • No function or social gathering may be advertised or promoted (including the use of social media) without permission from a Neighbourhood Manager. • Themed functions or social gatherings are not permitted. • Alcohol may not be sold, and all provincial, residence and campus liquor policies must be upheld at a function or social gathering. No functions or social gatherings are permitted during exams, when extended quiet hours are in effect. • Th...
