University Secretary's Department Standing Resolutions of Council

3.8 - Council Nominations and Governance Committee

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I MEMBERSHIP

The Chancellor
The Deputy Chancellors
The Vice-Chancellor
The President of the Academic Board
The Chairperson of the Building and Estates Committee
The Chairperson of the Finance Committee
The Chairperson of the Legislation and Trusts Committee

The Committee may co-opt additional members of Council as necessary, either for the full year or to assist in dealing with particular issues. The Committee is to ensure that it includes at least two legally qualified members of Council when considering matters related to amendments to the Melbourne University Act or to University statutes, regulations or the Standing Orders of Council.

II FUNCTIONS AND TERMS OF REFERENCE

The functions of the Council Nominations and Governance Committee are -

  1. To act as the selection panel for the shortlisting and recommendation of candidates for the Minister’s consideration for Ministerial and Governor-in-Council appointments to Council;
  2. To act as a selection panel for recommendation of candidates for Council’s own appointments to membership of Council;
  3. To act as the selection panel to consider recommendations for reappointments in both the above categories;
  4. To advise Council on any policy matters regarding the membership of Council;
  5. To advise Council on matters relating to the overall governance of the University, and to ensure that it adheres to good governance principles and practice;
  6. To review regularly the operating procedures of Council, including its committee structures, standing orders, standing resolutions and annual cycle of business;
  7. To advise Council on any proposed amendments to the Melbourne University Act; and
  8. To advise on any other governance issues referred to it by Council.

III REPORTING

The Committee will report to Council annually –

  1. on conformance of University practices with good governance principles, taking account of any government policies in relation to university governance that might be in place from time to time, and
  2. on any skills and expertise identified as necessary for Council to operate effectively for the future.
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