Present

Members

The Chancellor, Sir Edward Woodward (in the Chair)
The Deputy Chancellor (Dr N G Curry)
The Deputy Chancellor (Ms F S Marles)
The Vice-Chancellor (Professor A D Gilbert)
The President of Academic Board (Professor S A Walker)
Mr P Allen, Mr T L Anning, Mr L J Carden, Mr Justice Chernov, Ms A Chinn, Mr D A Crawford, Mr J S Doyle, Dr B H Lochtenberg, Mr I A Renard, Associate Professor M R Theobald, and Ms C Walter.

Others Attending

The President of Convocation (Dr T Latham)
The President of the Student Union (Ms Elizabeth Blandthorn)
The President of the Postgraduate Association (Ms S Roberts)

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Management) (Professor C B Schedvin)
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students & Staff) (Professor K C Lee Dow)
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) (Professor F P Larkins)
The Vice-Principal (Information) (Ms H Hayes)
The Vice-Principal (University Development) (Mr R Peacock)
The Vice-Principal (Corporate Services) (Mr D R Percival)
The Vice-Principal and Academic Registrar (Ms C Vardon)

The University Secretary (Mr L N Currie)
The Deputy Principal, Human Resources (Ms E Baré)
The Deputy Principal, Administration (Ms J Stephens)
The Director, Legal Services (Mr M Dean)
The General Manager, Vice-Chancellor's Office (Ms M O'Keefe)
The Director of Policy, Planning and Projects, ITS (Mr S Young)
The Manager, Central Secretariat (Mr J A Goodwin)
Ms C Buckridge and Ms D Costello were in attendance.

Business

1. Leave of Absence (Item A.01)

Apologies were received Professor Angus, Mr Forwood and Ms Proust.

Leave of absence for this meeting had been granted to Lord Dearing and Professor Lim Pin.

Leave of absence for the October meeting was granted to Lord Dearing and Professor Lim Pin.

2. Returning Officer's Report

The University Secretary, as Returning Officer, advised that nominations had been called for two staff elections to Council - of a representative of the professorial staff and a representative of the non-professorial academic staff. As a result of nominations received, a poll would be conducted among the non-professorial academic staff, voting papers would be distributed to the electorates on 22 September, and voting would close on 24 October, 1999.

The election of an undergraduate student to Council for 2000 had been delayed because of a dispute within the Student Union - Minute 8.2 refers.

3. University Seal (Item A. 03)

Council adopted the following recommendation:

that the seal now produced by the University Secretary, an impression of which is now made on this page of the minutes, be adopted as the common seal of the University in pursuance of Section 4 (2) of the Melbourne University Act 1958 from the 7th day of September 1999 in place of any seal or seals heretofore adopted or employed.

4. Minutes of Meetings 5/99 (Items A.1[a])

The minutes of Council meeting 5/99, held on 5 July, 1999, copies of which had been distributed, were confirmed.

5. Starring of Additional Items (Item A.2[a])

Items A.6(a).3, A.6(c).3, A.6(c)5, B.1.1.3, B.1.2.2, B.3.1, B.3.6 and C were starred for discussion.

6. Motion to Adopt or Receive "Unstarred Items of Business" (Item A.2[b])

In accordance with established procedure, it was formally agreed that the items of business that were not to be specifically discussed should be adopted where containing recommendations or received where containing reports.

7 Chancellor’s Matters (Item A.3)

The Chancellor advised that, due to impending retirement, there would be at least one vacancy on Council at the end of the year, and asked members of Council to let him have any suggestions of people who might make good Council members.

8. Vice-Chancellor's Report (Item A.4)

8.1 Council received the Vice-Chancellor's Report, together with a tabled paper submitted for the President of the Student Union, a tabled paper - "Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian Antarctic Division", a tabled paper titled "Appointment of Visiting Professor", and a tabled paper on Melbourne Information Technologies Australia Pty. Ltd. with related legal advice.

8.2 Student Elections

Council was briefed on the delay in the student elections arising from a dispute between the Student Union and the Left Focus Club, and the consequent legal proceedings, and was advised that on this matter the final hearing in the Magistrate's Court was set down for late November.

8.3 Appointments to Associated Bodies

8.3.1 Council adopted the recommendation that Associate Professor Robin Stevens be re-appointed to the Board of the Australian Music Examination Board (Vic) Ltd for a further three-year term

8.3.2 Council approved the appointment of Mr David Percival, Vice-Principal (Corporate Services), to replace Dr J B Potter as a member of the following bodies:

Australian Music Examination Board (Vic) Ltd
National Academy of Music
Melbourne Business School
Melbourne Enterprises International Ltd
Melbourne University Private Ltd
School of Forestry, Creswick

8.4 The Australian Antarctic Division

Council determined in principle to adopt a Statute of Affiliation with the Australian Antarctic Division.

8.5 Appointment of Visiting Professors

Council agreed to re-introduce the title of visiting professor, on the following basis:

1. In normal circumstances, the title "Visiting Professor" will be conferred on the advice of the Vice-Chancellor by a Council Sub-Committee comprising the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, the President of the Academic Board (or nominee) and a Deputy Chancellor.
   
   
2. In offering the title of "Visiting Professor", the Sub-Committee would also determine the term of appointment and any other conditions relating to the offer.
   
   
3. In exceptional circumstances, where in the judgment of the Vice-Chancellor an immediate decision to offer such a title is in the best interests of the University, the Vice-Chancellor may determine that an offer of the title "Visiting Professor" be made, including the term of appointment and any other conditions relating to the offer.

8.6 Melbourne Information Technologies Australia Pty Ltd

Council noted the legal opinion tabled at the meeting and approved the following recommendations:

1. that Melbourne Enterprises International Ltd (MEI) be authorised to proceed with the proposed reclassification of Melbourne Information Technologies Australia Pty Ltd from a private company to an unlisted public company; and
   
   
2. that MEI be authorised to proceed with the change of name of Melbourne Information Technologies Australia Pty Ltd to Melbourne IT Limited.

Council noted that Melbourne IT Limited proposes to adopt a changed constitution in line with its proposed reclassification as an unlisted public company.

Council noted that, in the event of an Initial Public Offer proceeding, Were Stockbroking Limited would be engaged as underwriter.

Council noted that in the event of a decision by the Boards of MEI and Melbourne IT that a "float" is in the best interests of MEI and Melbourne IT, the Directors of MEI would recommend accordingly to the University Council through the Finance Committee. Council directed that any such recommendations must be supported by a thorough report into all aspects of the investigations, evaluations and due diligence processes that have led to the decision.

Council noted advice from Mr Renard of his interest as a partner in Arthur Robinson & Hedderwicks, a firm of solicitors which is advising MEI on these matters.

8.7 1999 Student Load

Council noted a report by the Vice-Principal (Administration) that the targets set for international and domestic fee-based enrolments for 1999 had been met or in some cases exceeded.

9 Administrative Committee (Item A.5[a])

9.1 Council received the report of the Administrative Committee meetings 12/99 to 15/99 inclusive.

9.2 Environmental Policy

Council adopted the amended Environmental Policy as shown in Appendix A to the report.

9.3 2000 Schedule for the Conferring of Degrees

Council approved the 2000 Schedule for the Conferring of Degrees as shown in Appendix B to the report.

10. Endowments and Trusts Committee (Item A.5[b])

10.1 Council received a report on behalf of the Endowments and Trusts Committee from the Chairperson of the Committee.

10.2 Council approved the repatriation of Pintupi sacred objects DT4504, DT4505, DT4511, DT4513 and DT4515 from the Donald Thomson Collection to the responsible custodians indicated in the report.

11. Planning and Budget Committee (Item A.6)

11.1 Council received the reports of meetings 6/99 and 7/99 of the Planning and Budget Committee, held on 14/21 July 1999 and 11 August 1999 respectively.

11.2 Recognition of Health Agencies

Council approved the recommendation that the following hospital/health agencies be recognised as institutions fulfilling the requirements for degrees and diplomas in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences and associated for teaching purposes with the clinical schools of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences for clinical instruction and practice in specific disciplines:

Dental Health Services Victoria (six DHSV linked clinics:
Banyule Health Service,
DSHV Dental Clinic,
Western Region Community Health Centre,
Broadmeadows Health Service,
Knox Community Health Service,
Sunshine Dental Clinic)
Aboriginal Health Service - Dental
HMAS Cerberus Health Care Dental Clinic
St Georges Health Service - medical aged care, physiotherapy
The Melbourne Private Hospital - medical, nursing

11.3 Centre for Neuroscience

Council approved the establishment of a Centre for Neuroscience as an institutional Centre in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, as shown in Attachment 2 to the report of meeting 6/99.

11.4 Affiliation Agreement with the Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology

Council approved the proposed affiliation agreement with the Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology as set out in Attachment 3 to the report of meeting 6/99, and noted that the agreement would be for an initial period of five years ending on 31 December 2004.

11.5 Information Strategy Advisory Committee

Council approved the revised terms of reference as set out in Attachment 4 to the report of meeting 6/99, for the Information Strategy Advisory Committee, a sub-committee of the Planning and Budget Committee, and noted that this Committee will replace the Information Technology Policy Advisory Committee.

11.6 Chair of Sexual Health

Council approved the establishment of a Chair of Sexual Health in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, as set out in Attachment 1 to the report of meeting 7/99.

11.7 Centre for Human Resource Development and Training

Council adopted the recommendation that the Department of Vocational Education and Training in the Faculty of Education be closed on 31 December, 1999 and that a Centre for Human Resource Development and Training be established in the Faculty of Education with effect from 1 January 2000, as set out in Attachment 2 to the report of meeting 7/99.

11.8 Recognition Agreement with the Brain Research Institute

Council approved the recognition agreement with the Brain Research Institute, as set out in Attachment 3 to the report of meeting 7/99.

11.9 Boyce Gibson Chair of Philosophy

Council adopted the recommendation that the Boyce Gibson Chair of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, be filled, following Professor Coady's acceptance of an ARC Professorial Research Fellowship.

11.10 The Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre

Council noted the membership of the Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre, as set out in Attachment 4 to the report of meeting 7/99.

12. Committee of Convocation (Items A.7 and A.7[b])

12.1 Council received the reports of meetings 5/99 and 6/99 of the Committee of Convocation, held on 21 July 1999 and 18 August 1999 respectively. The President of Convocation was invited to introduce the recommendations.

12.2 Representation of Melbourne Degrees

The following recommendations were referred to the Academic Registrar for advice:

• that additional text be included in the Conferring Record booklet which is printed for each ceremony, encouraging graduates to add "Melb" whenever listing their University of Melbourne degrees; and
  
  
• that all degree abbreviations after persons' names in Conferring Records include in italics the appropriate indication of granting institution, including Melb. after degrees from the University of Melbourne..

12.3 Styling of Honours Degrees

The following recommendations were referred to the Academic Board for advice:

• that when the generic degree project reaches the stage of reviewing bachelor degrees, the question of whether it is desirable to maintain a distinction between the two types of honours degrees should then be considered, and a standard form of words then be adopted in the generic regulations accordingly; and
  
  
• that the policy be maintained that no degree of the University is awarded with honours on the basis of less than four years' study.

12.4 Monument to Honour Past Registrars

A recommendation that some form of enduring recognition be made of all past Registrars, was referred to the University 150th Anniversary Committee for advice

13. Academic Board (Item B.1)

13.1 Council received the report of meeting 5/99 of the Academic Board, held on 26 August 1999, together with a tabled paper, a replacement for Appendix D to the report.

Council adopted the following resolutions:

13.2 Chair Selection Committees

Council approved the establishment of Chair Selection Committees for the following Chairs, as set out in the Appendices to the report:

Boyce Gibson Chair of Philosophy (Appendix A)
Chair of Sexual Health (Appendix B)
Chair of Clinical Physiotherapy (Appendix C)
Dean, Institute of Land and Food Resources (Replacement Appendix D)

13.3 New, Revised and Cancelled Courses

13.3.1 New Courses

Council approved the introduction of the following new courses, as set out in the Appendices to the report:

• Master of Education of the Hearing Impaired (Appendix E)
• Master of Special/Inclusive Education (Appendix F)
• Master of Gifted Education (Appendix G)
• Master of Assessment and Evaluation (Appendix H)
• Master of Early Childhood Studies (Appendix I)
• Master of Student Welfare (Appendix J)
• Master of Early Intervention (Appendix K)
• Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (Appendix L)
• Master of Construction Law/Graduate Diploma in Construction Law (Appendix M)
• Graduate Certificate in Case Management (Appendix N)
• Master of Medical Anthropology (Appendix O)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Care (Appendix P)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Information Systems (Appendix Q)
• Master of Contemporary Asian Analysis (Appendix R)

13.3.2 Graduate Diploma in Management

A recommendation for the introduction of a Graduate Diploma in Management in the Faculty of Economics and Commerce was deferred for further consideration. Council noted that a reference to an associated course, "the Master of Management" in the Board's report on this item, should read "the Master of Business".

13.3.3 Re-naming of Courses and Streams

13.3.3.1 Council approved the re-naming of the following courses

• Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution and Judicial Administration as the Graduate Diploma in Legal Dispute Resolution.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Evaluation as the Postgraduate Diploma in Evaluation and Assessment.

13.3.3.2 Council adopted a recommendation that the existing urban design stream in the Master of Planning and Design course be renamed as the Master of Urban Design, with the course being extended from two to three semesters.

13.3.4 Cancellation of Courses

Council approved the cancellation of ten courses, as set out in the report.

13.4 Student Awards

Council approved the following new student awards, as set out in the Appendices to the report:

• Chemical Engineering Final Year Prize (Appendix T)
• Blake Dawson Waldron Advanced Taxation Prize (Appendix U).

13.5 Revised Victorian Certificate of Education

Council approved the revised VCE study designs, as listed in the report, as acceptable for University entrance purposes

13.6 English Language Requirements - Academic Board Resolutions on Selection

Council adopted the Academic Board Resolutions on Selection for English Requirements as outlined in Appendix V to the report.

13.7 Minimum Entry Standards for Fee-Paying Students

13.7.1 Council adopted the recommendation that the minimum and guaranteed entry standards for international fee-paying students entering the new Bachelor of Landscape Architecture course in 2000 be 85 and 88, respectively.

13.7.2 Council adopted the recommendation that the current minimum entry standards for fee-paying students should apply for 2000 and 2001, with the exception that the A-level translation of the minimum for Bachelor of Commerce be altered from ABB to ABC, that the minimum entry standard for Bachelor of Education (Primary) be raised from an ENTER of 68 (or equivalent) to an ENTER of 73 (or equivalent) and that the minimum entry standard for Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies be raised from an ENTER of 65 (or equivalent) to an ENTER of 70 (or equivalent).

13.8 Foundation Studies Programs

13.8.1 Academic Entry Levels for Trinity Foundation Studies Graduates

Council adopted the following recommendations:

1. that the minimum entry standard for the admission of Trinity Foundation Studies Program graduates in 2000 be set at three points below the existing Trinity guaranteed entry scores save that for the Bachelor of Commerce the minimum be 80 points (with at least 80 in the required Mathematics) or 82 points; and
   
   
2. that the guaranteed entry score for the admission of Trinity Foundation Studies Program graduates to MBBS/BMedSc in 2000 be lowered from 95 points to 93 points.

13.8.2 Revised University Mathematics Prerequisites for Trinity Foundation Studies Graduates

Council adopted the recommendation that Trinity Foundation Studies Program mathematics prerequisites for entry to the Bachelor of Planning and Design (Architecture) in 2000 be changed from Mathematics 1A to Mathematics 1A or Mathematics 1B.

13.8.3 Academic Board Resolution on Foundation Studies Programs

Council approved the following Academic Board Resolution on Selection:

"A person with a satisfactory pass in either the Monash University Foundation Program, RMIT Foundation Program, University of New South Wales Foundation Program or the University of Western Australia Foundation Program is deemed to have qualifications equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) for the purposes of satisfying Statute 11.1.4 provided the person has satisfactorily completed secondary school recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) as equivalent to the penultimate year of the VCE."

The admission of students from accelerated foundation studies programs and foundation programs not specified above, who have completed secondary school in their home country, will be considered by the Board on a case by case basis.

13.9 Targeted Access Program - Suspension of Bridging Programs

Council approved the suspension of the Mature Age Bridging Scheme for 2000.

Council approved the suspension for 2000 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bridging Scheme, pending further proposals by the Centre for Indigenous Education.

13.10 Oral Report by the President of the Academic Board

The President of the Academic Board, Professor Sally Walker, gave a brief oral report to the Council.

14. Finance Committee (Item B.2)

Council received the report of meeting 6/99 of the Finance Committee, held on 21 July, 1999.

15. Human Resources Committee (Item B.3)

15.1 Council received the report of meeting 3/99 of the Human Resources Committee, held on 13 August 1999, and a tabled document "Employment Profile by Gender - Faculties 1999".

15.2 Human Resources Strategic Plan

Council approved Attachment A to the report - "Staff for the New Century: University of Melbourne Human Resources Strategic Plan 2000".

In response to a member's query, the Vice-Chancellor advised that a paper outlining comparative data on staff turnover, and action taken on this matter by the University, would be submitted to Council at its next meeting.

15.3 Sick Leave

Council approved the amendments to Section 9.6 - Sick Leave, of the Personnel Policy and Procedures, as set out in Attachment B to the report.

15.4 Re-employment of staff who have accepted a redundancy payment

Council approved the amendments to the Personnel Policy and Procedures manual Section 10.8.3.9 - Redundancy and Redeployment: Academic Staff, and Section 10.17.4.4 - Redundancy: General Staff as set out in Attachment C to the report.

15.5 Anti-Discrimination Advisers 1999

Council approved the nominations of eighteen new Anti-Discrimination Advisers, as set out in Attachment D to the report..

15.6 Review of Delegations

Council noted that a review of some Human Resources delegations had been undertaken when the Administrative Committee decided that it would meet less frequently, so that staffing decisions, where the Administrative Committee currently holds the delegated authority, would not be delayed.

Council approved the following recommendations for changes to delegations to the Administrative Committee, together with the changes to the procedural matters associated with the particular functions :

Selection Committees for appointments at HEW Level 10

That all Selection Committees for appointment to vacancies at HEW Level 10 include senior representatives from Human Resources and another senior representative from another Division.

That membership of all Selection Committees for Faculty General Manager positions include the Deputy Principal, Human Resources and the Deputy Principal, Administration and normally be chaired by the Dean.

That approval for the composition of Selection Committees be delegated to the Head of Budget Division or relevant Vice-Principal.

Appointment Decisions

That delegation for the approval of HEW Level 10 appointment decisions, HEW Level 10 further contracts of employment and HEW Level 10 transfers, be transferred from Administrative Committee to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students and Staff).

Staff Welfare Fund

That delegation for the approval of all grants and loans up to the value of $5,000 be transferred from Administrative Committee to the Deputy Principal, Human Resources.

Classifications

That delegation for the approval of classifications of positions to HEW Level 10 be transferred from Administrative Committee to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students and Staff), on advice from the Deputy Principal, Human Resources.

Higher Duties Allowances

That delegation for the approval of higher duties allowances to HEW Level 10 be transferred from Administrative Committee to the Deputy Principal, Human Resources.

Market Loadings for IT staff

That delegation for the approval of market loadings for IT staff be transferred from Administrative Committee to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students and Staff), based on professional remuneration advice.

Reporting of delegated actions

That all appointment actions, and actions related to the approval of loans from the Staff Welfare Fund, taken under these delegations be reported to Administrative Committee.

15.7 Professorial Promotions

Council approved the amendments to the Professorial Promotions procedures, as amended, as set out in Attachment E to the report.

15.8 Oral Report by the Chair of the Human Resources Committee

The Chair of the Human Resources Committee, Ms Fay Marles, gave a brief oral report to the Council.

16. Buildings and Estates Committee (Items B.4[a] and B.4[b])

16.1 Council received the reports of meeting 5/99 and 6/99 of the Building and Estates Committee, held on 12 July 1999 and 16 August 1999 respectively.

16.2 Room Naming Proposal - The G K Batchelor Room

Council approved the proposal that Room G39 in the 1888 Building be named as the "G K Batchelor Room" in honour of Professor George Batchelor, a distinguished alumnus of the University of Melbourne.

16.3 Jim Potter Conference Room

Council endorsed the naming of Conference Room One, Old Physics, as the "Jim Potter Conference Room" in honour of Dr Jim Potter, Registrar and Deputy Principal of the University.

16.4 Master Plan 2000

Council received the Master Plan 2000, after noting that pages 40 and 50 were incorrect and would be replaced as soon as possible. The Chair of the Buildings and Estates Committee, Dr Curry, gave notice that at the December meeting of Council a motion would be moved to adopt the Master Plan, subject to any amendments which may be introduced at that time.

He asked members of Council to provide him with comments or suggestions on the tabled plan by Monday 4 October, in time for consideration by the Buildings and Estates Committee at its meeting on 11 October, 1999.

17. Committee on Staff Salaries (Item B.6)

Council received the report of meeting 4/99 of the Committee on Staff Salaries, held on 5 August 1999.

18. Legislation Committee (Item C)

18.1 Council received the report of meeting 5/99 of the Legislation Committee, held on 30 September 1999, together with a replacement Explanatory Note to Regulation Item (10) - Making of Regulation R3.353.

18.2 Council made the following Legislation related to the changes in the senior executive structure, as detailed in the report:

1. Enactment of Statute 9.48 - To affiliate the Bureau of Meteorology to the University (34/99)
   
   
2. Repeal of Statute 9.47 - To repeal an affiliation statute (64/99)
   
   
3. Amendment to Statute 3.2 - To remove a redundant provision (65/99)
   

5. Amendment to Statute 1.4 - To deal with the publication of statutes and regulations (73/99)

Council agreed that the Recital to Statute 9.48 be changed to read:

Recital 3. The Bureau and the University have agreed to the affiliation of the Bureau to the University in the form of the draft affiliation agreement approved this day by the Council.

18.3 Council made the following Regulations as detailed in the report:

1. Amendment to Regulation R.3.5, R3.35, R3.93, R3.152, R3.260, & R3.274 - To correct some minor errors (67/99)
   
   
2. Amendment to Regulation R6.204 - To establish the Ronald John Gleghorn Bequest (59/99)
   
   
3. Making of Regulation R6.203 - To establish the Biochemistry Fund (60/99)
   
   
4. Making of Regulation R7.204 - To establish the Seabrook Chambers Lectureship (61/99)
   
   
5. Amendment to Regulation R6.11- To revise the conditions of award of the Hastie Exhibitions (68/99)
   
   
6. Revocation and re-making of Regulations 7.168 -To re-structure and re-name a fund (69/99)
   
   
7. Amendment to Regulation 10.1.R1 - To revise a fee (70/99)
   
   
8. Amendment to Regulation 7.1.R2 - To establish a new chair (58/99)
   
   
9. Making of Regulation R3.352 - To establish the degree of Master of Health Ethics (56/99)
   
   
10. Making of Regulation R3.353 - To establish the Degree of Juris Doctor (JD) (8/99)
    
    (Council noted the replacement Explanatory Note)
    
    
12. Making of Regulation R3.354 - To establish the degree of Master of Construction Law (72/99)
    
    
13. Making of Regulation R7.204- To establish the William and Kate Herschell Bequest (74/99)
    
    
14. Amendment of Regulation 12.6.R1 - To add the academic dress for a bachelor's degree (76/99)
    
    
15. Amendment to Regulation R6.72 - To establish the Madge O"Shanassy Bequest (77/99)

Council received an amended tabled summary of reports on matters dealt with by the Vice-Chancellor, as set out in Items D.2[a] and [b].

20. Melbourne Theatre Company Board of Management (Item D.5[a])

Council received the report of meeting 5/99 of the Melbourne Theatre Company Board of Management, held on 25 June 1999.

21. Introduction of New Professors (Item F.2)

Professor Garry Marchant, Ernst & Young Chair of Accounting and Professor James Best, Chair of Medicine (St Vincent's Hospital) were introduced to Council members and welcomed to the meeting.