The Staff Council is an elected body of sixty (60) staff members representing job grades and work areas. The purpose of the University of New Mexico Staff Council, as defined in its Constitution, is to represent all staff and to serve as a source of input into the issues and decisions of the University as they relate to the general welfare of the staff. The Staff Council represents the staff employees to the University administration, the Staff Council president serves as an advisory member of the Board of Regents.

Information on the full role of the Staff Council can be obtained from the University Staff Council Office or through the Council's Web site at http://www.unm.edu/~stafcom. See also "Staff Council" Policy 1150, in the University Business Policies and Procedures Manual.