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Deputy Vice-Chancellor

 

No.

Executive

 

1.5

Authorised to act for and on behalf of the University in the administration of any right or interest of the University in any intellectual property, and appoint such persons as s/he thinks fit as agents or attorneys to act for and on behalf of the University in the administration of any such right or interest.

 1.10Authority to sign MOUs and other agreements between the University and other institutions in respect of exchanges, partnerships, collaborations and affiliations:
 a(i)

Agreements governing student exchanges within University and government guidelines, between a Department of a School, Faculty or Centre of the University and an equivalent in another university

 a(ii)

Agreements governing student exchanges within University and government guidelines, between a School, Centre or Faculty of the University and another university school, centre or faculty

 

c

Agreements to accept prior studies at another institution for status or exemption towards an ANU award for international students

 dAny agreement where no financial commitments are present

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1.12

Approve the registration of business names of wholly-owned University entities: Where the entity arises out of a commercialisation venture within portfolio responsibilities

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1.13

Approve the establishment of a University entity or association:  Where the entity arises out of a commercialisation venture within portfolio responsibilities

  

Academic

NT2.1.2Determine matters relating to the establishment and disestablishment of awards, and the variation of programs and courses, including pre-requisites, co-requisites, assessment methods and requirements for completion of programs
  Coursework Programs - Undergraduate (Incl Pass & Honours) and Graduate
NT2.4.1Set UAI
NT2.5.2Determine the outcome of an appeal (on procedural grounds only)
NT2.7.5Determine the outcome of an appeal on procedural grounds only
NT 2.7.6 Authority to make Orders about academic progress of undergraduate students in the ANU Medical School 
  Research Awards
NT2.11.5Determine appeal on procedural grounds only against decision not to admit or to withdraw admission to program: For all students
NT2.12.6Permit candidate to continue to undertake program or course pending determination of appeal against termination
NT2.12.9Approve form of thesis: For all students
NT 2.15.1Determine membership of Appeals Ctee to hear and determine an appeal
NT 2.15.3Determine the outcome of an appeal on procedural grounds
NT2.16.1Approve admission to candidature: For other than Doctor of Medicine
NT2.16.2Appoint examiners: For other than Doctor of Medicine
NT2.16.3Approve granting of degree
  

Human Resources

NT3.19Authority to employ general staff including approval for advertisement, selection criteria and further particulars, and composition of selection committee in accordance with ANU policy and conditions:  All general staff within portfolio including a Director or Head of an Administrative Division or office
 

3.21

Authority to employ casual staff:  within portfolio

 3.32Authority to employ casual sessional academic staff: within portfolio
NT3.34Approve changes to employment arrangements such as change of hours, work pattern or supervisor: All staff within portfolio
NT 3.40b Authorise the payment of market loadings for academic staff in accordance with University policy: Over $25,000 p.a. for any academic staff including a Director/DVC/PVC 
NT3.47AReview and determine probation decisions in dispute: For all academic staff in portfolio

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3.50

Review and determine probation decisions in dispute in accordance with policy and Enterprise Agreement: For all general staff in portfolio

 

3.51

Approve transfers and secondments: All staff within portfolio

 3.52Approve leave of absence: For all staff of portfolio, for any period

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3.53

Approve any pay variation through Payroll Costing Analysis, for staff or students in accordance with University policy: For own portfolio

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3.54

Authorise outside earnings in accordance with policy: For all staff of portfolio

NT3.55Approve an application to hold or continue to hold office in a non-University company: For all academic staff
 

3.62

Approve domestic travel in accordance with University policy: For all staff and students within budget units of portfolio

  

Financial

NT4.5Allocation of budgets: For budget units within portfolio

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4.6

Authority to assign financial expenditure authorities to staff of own budget unit, and to revoke such authorities:  For budget units within portfolio

 4.6AAuthority to submit work requests for maintenance and small works funded against ledger segment 94 (Maintenance Levy) (Funding of work against R94 is subject to agreement between the Director F&S and Head of Budget Unit): For maintenance work for budget units within portfolio and within available Levy funds
 

4.7

Expenditure within budget limit.

 aAuthority to purchase goods and services (including the signing of related purchasing contracts): Within available portfolio funds
 

c

Monthly expenditure via purchase cards: Within available portfolio funds

 dExpenditure via online requisitioning (using University-approved provider): Within available portfolio funds
 

e

Authority to purchase goods and services from other ANU units: Within available portfolio funds

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4.8

Issue and withdrawal of authority to hold a University Purchase Card: To staff, postgraduate students or approved University affiliates within budget units of portfolio

NT 4.8A Amend the Purchase Card Expenditure limit (up or down) 
NT4.9Authority to open and close internal ANU accounts, transferring balance of funds between accounts within policy guidelines: For all budget unit accounts within portfolio
NT4.11bAuthority to dispose of goods, services and costs by various means including sale: Up to $100,000 (original purchase price) for budget units within portfolio
 

4.12

Raise accounts receivable invoices for the manufacture and supply of goods and services by the University:

 a No limit where one is required under a properly executed contract for funding 
 bAll other invoices:  Up to $50,000 for own budget unit or budget units within own portfolio
NT4.16Authority to call for and accept tenders, limited or public, in line with University policy and procedures: For matters within portfolio (excluding exemptions from tendering)
NT4.17Authority to declare debts irrecoverable and approve recovery of debts by instalment: Up to $10,000 for budget units within portfolio

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4.21

Accept gifts and bequests to the University: Up to $50,000 for any budget unit within portfolio

 4.22aAuthority to respond to tenders for services: For matters within portfolio
 

4.22b

Authority to provide goods and services (including the signing of related contracts): For matters within portfolio

  

Marketing and Communications

 

5.8b

Approve content of all material published in hard copy or electronically: Material relating to and issuing from portfolio, including content of website of portfolio or area of responsibility

  

Registrar and Student Services

 7.1.2Act on behalf of the University, as a Higher Education Provider, in ensuring compliance with the Higher Education Support Act
 

7.1.3

Authorise issue of broadcast emails and student notices

NT7.2.1Approve access to ESP Students System

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7.2.2

Authorise data changes/minor modifications to ESP Students System

NT7.3.3Authorise release of Undergraduate and Graduate Handbooks
 7.5.5Approve application to revive enrolment
 7.5.7Authority to refund student fees and debt, including student withdrawal after published deadlines
 7.5.8Authority to grant Diplomat Tuition Fee Concession
NT7.5.9Approve fee waivers for scholarship purposes (including partial and full tuition waivers but excluding Co-tutelle arrangements):  For all Colleges
 7.6.1Authority to administer scholarships and prizes and execute decisions of the relevant scholarship committee
NT7.6.2Authority to accept prizes and scholarships on behalf of the University from external and internal donors: No limit
NT 7.6.3 Approve terms and conditions of award for prizes and scholarships 
NT7.6.4Determine number of Postgraduate scholarships to be awarded each year
 7.6.5Authority to release information on University scholarships and prizes
NT7.6.6Authority to award College specific prizes and scholarships: For all Colleges
NT7.6.7Authority to offer University scholarships, following appropriate rankings
NT7.6.8Authority to suspend or terminate a scholarship where scholars do not achieve at the appropriate level
NT7.6.9Authority to award University Medals and Prizes (including Tillyard Prize)
 7.7.2 Approve student loans and grants 
 7.8.1Authority to print and sign academic transcripts
  

Student Recruitment

NT8.2Determine undergraduate and postgraduate, domestic and international recruitment priorities
NT8.3Approve and authorise release of content of student recruitment materials (see also 5.8)
 8.4Determine SRIE annual program of local and international career fairs
 8.5Approve arrangements for cooperative recruitment ventures
NT8.6Authorised to sign contracts on behalf of the University in respect of arrangements relating to student recruitment with external agencies
 8.7Appoint and manage domestic and international recruitment agents, including authorising level and payment of commissions
 8.8Authorise and release incentives schemes and other activities, eg scholarship and prize programs, student placements, with schools and colleges
 8.9Act on behalf of the University in negotiations with AusAID in respect of international students
NT8.10Sign contracts with AusAID on behalf of the University in respect of international students
 8.11Admit undergraduate international fee-paying students within criteria and frameworks determined by Admissions or other academic committees
 8.11AAuthorise exchange programs and accept exchange students on behalf of the University
 8.12Approve grants and loans for International Student Financial Assistance (ISFA) in accordance with the scheme's Guidelines and Procedures: For Emergency Grant Scheme, and ISFA Grant Scheme and Loan Scheme
NT8.13Determine outcome of an appeal made under the International Student Financial Assistance Scheme:  For Emergency Grant Scheme, Grant Scheme and Loan Scheme
 8.14Sign contracts on behalf of the University with external employers and external organisations for student placements or employment services
 8.15Develop and offer programs for students and employers
  

Research Services

 9.2Authority to submit applications for grants, research contracts or consultancies on behalf of the University to any funding agency

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9.3

Authority to sign all grant agreements and research contracts (excluding contracts involving the commercialisation of IP): no limit

NT9.4Authority to sign consultancy agreements: no limit

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9.5

Authority to determine the level and extent of the University's involvement in a CRC, partnership, joint venture or other formal research collaboration where the University contributes cash or in-kind: Up to $5m

NT9.6Authority to sign all contracts involving the commercialisation of IP within portfolio responsibilities:  Up to $5m
  

CEDAM

 13.2Authority to determine final form of all course evaluation and other survey questionnaires emanating from CEDAM
 13.3Authority to determine annual program of CEDAM activities
  

CCE

 14.2Authority to determine and release annual continuing education programs and services
 14.3Appoint tutors and other service providers to deliver CCE courses
NT14.4Determine and release fee schedules for CCE services and programs
  

Information Infrastructure and Services

NT 15.9 Authority to appoint II&S Appeals Committee