University Secretary's Department Statutes and Regulation

Statute 2.7 – Primary Responsibilities of Council

 

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2.7.1       Without limiting the responsibilities of Council as governing authority of the University, the primary responsibilities of Council include –

    1. to consider and approve the mission, strategic direction, annual budget and business plan, and any significant commercial activities of the University;
    2. to define policy and procedural principles consistent with legal requirements and community expectations;
    3. to appoint the vice-chancellor and principal as the chief executive officer of the University, monitor his or her performance and provide necessary assistance to him or her;
    4. to oversee and monitor the academic activities of the University, consider and make decisions in relation to recommendations from Academic Board and facilitate the role of Academic Board;
    5. to oversee and monitor the management of the University and its performance as an institution;
    6. to approve and monitor the University’s systems of control and accountability, including general overview of those entities which the University controls; and
    7. to oversee and monitor the management of risks across the University, including its commercial undertakings.
    [Enacted 12/7/04.]
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