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Vice-Chancellor

 

No.

Executive

 

1.2

Determine and authorise the release of Unversity policy

 

1.4

Power to do all things that are necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, the VC's duties. (Duties: Subject to the Statutes and any resolution of Council, "to control and manage (a) the affairs and concerns of the University; and (b) the real and personal property at any time vested in or acquired by the University including the disposal of that property").

 

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.

 1.6Authorised to approve the addition of names to the Roll of Emeritus consistent with University policy
 

1.7

Authorised to approve the appointment of ceremonial officers

 1.8Authorised to approve University Fellowships in accordance with University policy
 

1.9

Authorised to act on behalf of the University in the settlement of disputes

 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

 a(iii)

Agreements governing student exchanges between the University and another equivalent institution

 bAgreements where a degree, diploma or certificate program of the University is to be offered in whole or in part in association with or by a partner institution in Australia or overseas
 

c

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

 eAny agreement in respect of exchanges, partnerships, collaborations and affiliations
 1.11Authority to sign Deeds and legal agreements and contracts on behalf of the University:  For all of University
 1.11A Authority to sign other legal documents on behalf of the University, including statutory declarations 

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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

Any other entity

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1.13

Approve the establishment of a University entity or association

Where the entity arises out of a commercialisation venture

Any other entity

 1.14Determine and authorise the release of policies relating to copyright and copyright management
 

1.15

Authorised to act for and on behalf of the University in respect of all arrangements relating to copyright:

(i)  Authorise agreements between the University and copyright collection societies

(ii)  Authorities over financial aspects of copyright including management of University-wide copyright accounts

(iii) Authorities over general matters including approval of copyright agreements which assign or license University copyright to a third party (but excluding grants, research contracts and consultancy agreements)

 1.16Approve the release of all-staff broadcast email messages
 

1.17

Determine and authorise the release of strategic plans for Kioloa

 1.18Authority to act for and on behalf of the University in relation to the role of CEO in the University's procedures for dealing with allegations of misconduct in research
 1.19Appoint members, with appropriate international or national expertise, to the Review Teams to conduct the five-yearly reviews
 1.20Appoint Chairs of the Review Teams who are external to the University
NT1.22AApprove College Strategic Plans
NT1.22Determine and approve College plans, for the purposes of University strategic planning and budget setting:  For all Colleges
NT1.23Approve annual reports on College performance, for the planning and budget setting:  For all Colleges
  

Academic

 2.1.1Determine and authorise the release of policies relating to all undergraduate and graduate student academic matters
  Coursework Programs - Undergraduate (Incl Pass & Honours) and Graduate
 2.3.1Set fees for ISF, DTF, Non-award courses, and other fines/charges
NT2.4.1Set UAI
  All Awards

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2.17

Approve conferring and rescinding of award

 

2.18.1

Deny student access to University facilities, premises or activities, including examinations or assessments: For all students for any period

 

2.18.2

Conduct an inquiry into alleged misconduct: For all students (Discipline Rules)

 

2.18.3

Appoint a panel of persons to investigate alleged misconduct (Discipline Rules)

 

2.18.4

Determine action to be taken following inquiry into alleged misconduct as per the Discipline Rules: For all students

 

2.18.5

Approve the reinstatement of a student excluded from the University due to misconduct (Discipline Rules)

 

2.18.6

Determine action to be taken for failure to meet obligations under the Discipline Rules

 

2.18.7

Determine outcome of application for enrolment to be revived (Discipline Rules)

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2.18.8

Authority to withhold testamur where fees remain unpaid (Discipline Rules)

 

2.19.2

Appoint Appeals Ctee, Chair and Secretary (Discipline Rules)

 

2.19.3

Vary period of the denial of University access, including undertaking program of study or course, pending determination of an appeal (Discipline Rules)

 

2.21.4

Determine action to be taken in cases of breaches of conditions (Medical Leave Rules)

 

2.21.5

Determine extension of time limits set out in the Medical Leave Rules

 

2.22.1

Determine whether proceedings to be under Discipline or Medical Leave Rules

 

2.23.1

Appoint Medical Appeals Panel including Panel Chair, Secretary and person to assist Panel

 

2.23.2

Vary period of denial of access to University facilities, premises or activities of student making an appeal under Medical Leave Rules

  

Human Resources

 NOTE: The Vice-Chancellor holds all Human Resource delegations except those held only by Council.  The delegations listed below are those in which the Vice-Chancellor is specifically nominated.
 3.1Determine and authorise release of HR policies
NT3.2Authorise and sign University Enterprise Agreements/ Collective Agreements
NT3.10Authorise major modifications or system changes to HR Management system
NT3.12aApprove retirement or redundancy schemes
 3.12cApprove redundancy for academic staff
 3.12dDetermine outcome of review of decision to terminate employment of academic staff
 

3.13

Confirm acceptance of resignations or retirements instigated by staff member: For Deans, Directors and a DVC or PVC

NT3.17All matters relating to the appointment of a Deputy Vice-Chancellor
 3.18All matters relating to the appointment of a Pro Vice-Chancellor
NT3.18cBy Order, nominate a person to perform particular functions and exercise particular powers of the VC (other than the power to make Orders under this sub-section of the Statute)
 3.18dIf a person holding an office is absent and there is a vacancy in the office, appoint some other person to exercise the powers, perform the functions and discharge the duties of an office (insofar as permitted by other provisions in law)
NT3.24Authority to employ academic staff including approval for advertisement and further particulars, and composition of selection committee in accordance with ANU policy and conditions: Level E greater than 12 months.
NT3.27Academic invitation for employment
NT3.28Employ College Deans, Directors of Research Schools, Faculties, University Centres and Administrative Divisions
NT3.30Approve or extend full, clinical and adjunct status (within policy guidelines): For Academic Level E
NT3.32EAuthority to convert casual employment to fixed term employment (at same classification level) for general and academic staff: Academic Level E
NT 3.32L Academic staff offers (without advertisement) for positions where person is named in a grant for a period not exceeding the length of the grant: All academic staff (including Level E) 
NT 3.32M Authority to employ and extend the fixed term employment of academic staff without advertisement, for a total period not exceeding 12 months employment (including any extensions): All academic staff (including Level E) 
NT 3.32N Authority to extend (unliminted number of extensions or total period of employment) fixed term academic staff employment where a 'normal competitive' selection process was undertaken initially: All academic staff (including Level E) 
 3.32P Authority to employ and extend the fixed term employment of academic staff without advertisement beyond a total employment period of 12 months: All academic staff (including Level E) 
NT 3.36Approve additional salary by waiving salary overpayment instead of recovery in accordance with procedures: For total amount more than $1,000
NT  3.37BApprove University motor vehicle (or equivalent allowance) as part of salary package: For general staff 
NT3.38cApprove salary packages at time of employment in accordance with University policy including salary level, loadings and allowances (excluding motor vehicle) and employment expenditure: For academic staff Level E
NT 3.38A Approve University motor vehicle (or equivalent allowance) for Deans, Directors and other academic staff
 3.39Approve salary packages (salary level, packaging arrangements, employment expenditure) for a Head or Acting Head of an Academic Organisational Unit
NT3.40bAuthorise the payment of market loadings for academic staff in accordance with University policy: Over $25,000 p.a. for any academic staff including a DVC/PVC
 3.41Authorise the payment of merit loadings for academic staff in accordance with University policy: For Level E2 staff and above
NT3.43Approve promotions (excluding out of round promotions): Level E2 and E3 (Distinguished Professor)
NT3.43ADetermine non-standard cases for promotion
NT 3.43B Approve out of round promotions: Level E1 
 3.44Determine promotions appeals
NT3.47Annul continuing academic employment prior to completion of probationary period

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3.54

Authorise outside earnings in accordance with policy: For all staff including DVCs/PVCs

NT3.55Approve an application to hold or continue to hold office in a non-University company: For all staff including a DVC/PVC
NT3.56Approve appointment to hold office in a University-related or other company ex officio (subsequent to appointment to ANU): For all staff
 3.56bAppoint University representatives to the governing bodies of Affiliated Colleges, on the recommendation of the nominated officer

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3.60

Approve or extend Affiliate status for a member of staff to be affiliated with another, or with own, academic unit of the ANU: All staff

NT3.61(f)Approve overseas travel in accordance with current travel advice and University policy (travel advice refers to DFAT's five levels of risk category assigned to overseas countries) to all countries (including Category 5):  For all staff and students

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3.61(g)

Exempt requirement (in exceptional circumstances) to buy out the war exclusion for Category 5 countries

  

Financial

 4.1Determine and authorise the release of policies relating to the financial affairs of the University
NT4.4 Authorise variations within annual University budget 
NT4.5Allocation of budgets: For the University

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4.6

Authority to assign financial expenditure authorities to staff of own budget unit, and to revoke such authorities:  For the University

 4.6AAuthority to submit work requests for maintenance and small works funded against ledger segment 94 (Maintenance Levy): For maintenance work for all budget units, within available Levy funds
 

4.7

Expenditure within budget limit.  Includes:

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

c

Monthly expenditure via purchase cards: Within available University funds

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

e

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

 h Authority to purchase pool and research vehicles for the ANU Fleet: Above $50,000 
 i Authority to purchase a vehicle with a private use component (except at the time of appointment): For holders of Head of Budget Unit delegation and/or where the vehicle purchase price is outside the published 'tiered range' (as published from time to time in the ANU Fleet Acquisition procedures) 

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4.8

Issue and withdrawal of authority to hold a University Purchase Card: To any staff member, postgraduate student or approved University affiliate

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 University budget unit accounts
 4.10Commission and determine valuations of University assets

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4.11a

Authority to write off inventories and assets: no limit

NT4.11bDispose of goods, services and costs by various means including sale: no limit
 

4.12a, b

Raise accounts receivable invoices for the manufacture and supply of goods and services by the University: no limit

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4.14B

For all University vehicles: Authorise home garaging including where an FBT benefit will be payable for greater than 6 months

NT4.15aAuthority to deal with all matters relating to University bank accounts and credit facilities including the appointment of officers with signing authorities
 4.15cExercise signing authority in respect of the University bank accounts and credit facilities
NT4.16Authority to call for and accept tenders, limited or public, in line with University policy and procedures: University-wide (including exemptions from tendering)
NT4.17Authority to declare debts irrecoverable and approve recovery of debts by instalment: no limit
NT 4.17A Authority to raise credit notes within University policies and guidelines: no limit 
NT4.18Approve access to ESP Financials System
NT4.19Authorise data changes/minor modifications to ESP Financials System within University policies and guidelines
NT4.20Authorise major modifications or system changes to ESP Financials System

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4.21

Accept gifts and bequests to the University: no limit

 4.22aAuthority to respond to tenders for services: University-wide
 

4.22b

Authority to provide goods and services (including the signing of related contracts): University-wide

  

Marketing and Communications

 5.1Determine and authorise the release of policies relating to the use of University name, crest and logo
 5.2Determine policy relating to all aspects of University marketing, promotion, advertising and other electronic and print material and media production (excluding scholarly work externally published)
 5.3Authorised to establish standards and protocols for all aspects of University marketing including promotion, advertising, print and electronic materials, media production and uniforms and to enforce compliance.  Excludes scholarly work externally published.  (See also 15.13)
NT5.4Sign contracts relating to loans and exchanges to/from the University Art Collection
 5.5Approve use of University name, logo and crest in accordance with policy
 5.6Maintain Convocation Roll
 5.7Authorise the issue of official University media releases
 

5.8c

Approve content of all material published in hard copy or electronically: all University material

 5.9Approve marketing and design strategy, standard, layout, graphic design, format, medium of all material issuing from the University
  

Facilities and Services

 6.1Determine and authorise the release of policies related to Facilities and Services and campus management, including environmental management, parking, security and emergency responses
NT6.2Approve capital management plans of the University, including capital works, maintenance and other expenditures relating to the physical assets of the University
NT6.3Authority to act on behalf of the University and to enter into contractual commitments with external entities in terms of all buildings and grounds matters within other approved capital management plans
NT6.4Approve budgets
 6.5Authority to act in terms of all expenditures within approved budgets
 6.6Allocate and manage University space
 6.7Appoint building custodians
 6.7AAuthority to determine level of rental and lease fees applicable to all University buildings (excluding properties managed by University Accommodation and Investment Portfolio), including the signing of related contracts
NT6.8Acquisition and disposal of University land and assets, including demolition of buildings (excluding lands and buildings held as part of University investment portfolio)
NT6.9Approve the naming of buildings and facilities
 6.10Authority to execute service contracts relating to gas, electricity, cleaning and other campus-wide facilities management arrangements: no limit
 6.11Approve the closure of University buildings for a planned event scheduled during normal operating hours
NT6.12Authorised to declare an emergency
 6.13Authorised to maintain good order on campus, including the issue of eviction notices and calling in AFP
 6.14Issus summonses in relation to offences under the Parking and Traffic Statute
 6.16Authority to administer the provisions as set out in the Parking and Traffic Statute, including designation of parking zones (staff only/general/visitor) and withdrawal of fines
  

Registrar and Student Services

 7.1.1Determine and authorise the release of policies on undergraduate and postgraduate education, student services and administration
 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

NT7.2.3Authorise major modifications or system changes to ESP Students System
NT7.3.3Authorise release of Undergraduate and Graduate Handbooks
 7.5.5Approve application to revive enrolment
 7.5.6Where fees remain unpaid, authority to: (i) disallow enrolment or re-enrolment in a program or course; (ii) withhold transcript of academic record; (iii) withhold results of any assessment; (iv) withhold grant of an award
 

7.5.7

Authority 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
NT7.6.3Approve 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)
 7.7.1Approve annual funding for the Student Loans Scheme and appoint committees to consider loans and grants
 7.7.2Approve student loans and grants
NT7.7.3Approve debt write-off under the Loans Scheme according to University policies
 

7.8.1

Authority to print and sign academic transcripts

  

Student Recruitment

 8.1Determine and authorise the release of policies on undergraduate and postgraduate, domestic and international 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

 9.1Determine and authorise release of policies relating to research services, research management and ethics
 9.2Authority to submit applications for grants, research contracts or consultancies on behalf of the University to any funding agency
NT9.3Authority 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
NT9.5Authority 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: no limit
NT9.6Authority to sign all contracts involving the commercialisation of IP: no limit
  

Legal Office

 10.1Determine and authorise the release of policies relating to the University's legal affairs
 10.2

Commence, oversee and manage any litigation where the University is a plaintiff or a defendant including

(i)  accepting service of court processes or subpoenae on behalf of the University
(ii)  appointment of external lawyers to represent the University
(iii) authorisation of payment of legal accounts

 

10.3

Appoint external lawyers for any University business or purpose including

(i)   managing the briefing of external lawyers
(ii)  determination of the source of payment for external lawyers, including from any central University account established for that purpose

  

Council and Boards Secretariat

 11.1Determine and authorise the release of policies relating to the operation of the Council and Boards Secretariat
 11.2Authorise publication and distribution of Council agenda and minutes
 11.2AAuthority to approve University Official Dates
 11.3Authorise publication of approved University Official Dates
 11.4Authority to execute the determinations of committees serviced by CABS
 11.5Direct the affixation of the University Seal
  

Investments

 12.1Determine and authorise the release of policy and procedures on investment of University monies
 12.2Place/withdraw investments on the Short-Term Money Market
 12.3Buy, sell and subscribe for Cth Bonds and Treasury Notes: no limit
 12.4Buy, sell and subscribe for public and private sector registered first-charge debentures, mortgages, inscribed stock and semi-govt stock: no limit
 12.5Place/withdraw investments in negotiable certificates of deposit and interest-bearing bank deposits: no limit
 12.6Place and withdraw investments in promissory notes, floating rate notes and letters of credit: no limit
 12.7Buy and sell accepted bank bills: no limit
 12.8Buy and sell listed fixed interest securities: no limit
 12.9Enter into agreements for lending or replacement or repurchase of Cth and semi-governmental securities: no limit
 12.10Place and withdraw currency hedges in line with approved investment strategy: no limit
 12.11Buy and sell overseas AAA-rated sovereign debt: no limit
 12.12Buy, sell and subscribe for convertible notes: no limit
 12.13Buy, sell and subscribe for equity securities and options: no limit
 12.14Buy, sell and subscribe units in property trusts listed on the Australian Stock Exchange: no limit
 

12.15

Place and withdraw funds from overseas fund managers in line with approved investment policies and strategies: no limit

 12.16Buy, sell and subscribe for securities in alternative investments in line with approved strategy: no limit
 12.17Place/withdraw investments in interest-bearing deposits with institutions approved at law for trust investments: no limit
 12.18Determine investment type for all University funds
 12.19Authorities related to purchase, management and sale of investment properties:
 aBuy and sell property: no limit
 bExecute contracts for the management of real property, after legal advice: no limit
 cLease real property: no limit
 dAuthorise repairs and maintenance to real property: no limit
 eAuthorise capital improvements to real property: no limit
 fApprove rental adjustments on real property: no limit
 gAuthorise statements for solicitors on purchase and sale of real property
 hApprove appointment of individual consultants as required: No limit
 12.20Appoint overseas fund managers
 12.21Approve the appointment of members of the Investment Advisory Committee
  

CEDAM

 13.1Determine and authorise the release of policies relating to 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

 14.1Determine and authorise the release of policies relating to 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

NT15.1Determine and authorise release of policies relating to information infrastructure and services
 15.11Authorise system changes arising out of approved changes in administrative business processes
 15.12Manage staff, student and public access to University systems
 15.13Authority to develop standards and protocols relating to release of material on the University website and to enforce compliance
 15.17Determine and authorise the release of University policies relating to Records and Archives
 15.18Creation and authorisation of records: Creation of University records
NT15.19Authorise the transfer of custody of records
NT15.20Authorise records destruction in accordance with legislation and University policy
NT15.21Authorise records appraisal
NT 15.22 Make decisions in respect of requests made under the Freedom of Information Act for access to documents 
NT 15.23 Determine outcome of appeal against decisions made in respect of requests made under the Freedom of Information Act 
  

University Accommodation

 16.1Determine and authorise the release of policies relating to University Accommodation
NT16.2Commission annual market valuations: Of all University accommodation properties within portfolio
NT16.3Determine and authorise the release of fees and tariffs:  For all University accommodation properties within portfolio
NT16.4Determine service fees and charges in respect of cleaning, electricity, phone rates, application fee and all other fees and charges in respect of University accommodation within area of responsibility
NT16.5Authorised to sign tenancy agreements and leases on behalf of the University and in respect of University accommodation within area of responsibilities (except for properties in investment portfolio)
 16.6Authority to operate student rental guarantee scheme, including guaranteeing of rental payments of students, payment of defaulters' rent to external landlords or their agents, creation of defaulters as debtors, follow-up collection action including initiation of court proceedings
 16.7Let contracts for and purchase goods and services including refurbishment and maintenance of University properties within area of responsibility: no limit
  

Appointment to University Committees

  Campus Planning and Development Committee
 17.4bAppoint two members with appropriate expertise
  Halls of Residence
 17.6Appoint University representatives to the management committees or governing bodies of University Halls of Residence, on the recommendation of the nominated officer
  Other Committees
 

17.7

Appoint University representatives to:
Staff Amenities Fund Committee
General Services Fee Committee
University Union Board of Directors
Sports Union Council
Committee of Management of the Grad Dip in Science Communication
Cambridge Australian Trust Selection Committee
Committee of Management of the Legal Workshop

  

Audit

NT18.2Authority to take such action as necessary to ensure commitments made in response to audit plans are implemented
  

National Institutes

 19.1Determine and authorise the release of policies relating to the operation of the National Institutes
 19.2Appoint a member of the University Executive to direct the National Institutes program