The Executive Committee of the University Council shall:
- Have the power to transact business on behalf of the Council between regular meetings of the Council
- Plan for and set the agenda of the Annual Meeting of the Council
- Ensure regular communication with and among Council members, committees, affiliated bodies and the alumni at large
- Each year, identify with the Principal areas of strategic or emerging importance to the University that would benefit from advisory taskforces of the Council
- Appoint the members of the Nominating Committee
- Oversee committees and taskforces of the Council
Composition
- the Chancellor,ex officio 
- the Principal, ex officio
- one member of Senate elected to the Council, ex officio
- one member of Council elected to the Board of Trustees, appointed by the Board of Trustees
- five elected members of Council
| Membership | Status | Terms Ends |
| P. Deane | Ex Officio | |
| S. Rogers | Ex Officio | |
| P. Fachinger | Ex Officio - Senate Appointee | |
| D. Bruce | Elected by the University Council | Sep-2027 |
| M. Drinkwater | Elected by the University Council | Sep-2026 |
| L. Golubitsky | Elected by the University Council | Sep-2026 |
| C. Jope | Elected by the University Council | Sep-2027 |
| N. Rahemtulla | Elected by the University Council | Sep-2025 |
| Y. Williams | Appointed by the Board of Trustees | Sep-2026 |
Chair: P. Deane
Vice-Chair: D. Bruce