University Secretary's Department Standing Resolutions of Council

Chapter 1 - Resolutions on Council

 

Standing Resolution 1.1 - Operations of Council

Standing Resolution 1.2 - Standing Orders of Council

General procedure at meetings
Notice paper
Chairing of meetings
Confirmation of minutes of previous meeting
Usual order of business
General Discussion Item
Voting
Petitions
Nature of motion to be stated
Motion to be seconded
Motions to be in writing
Absence of members giving notice
Order of debate
Members not to digress
Enforcement of Standing Orders
Withdrawal of motion
Chairperson addressing the Council
Time for speeches
Members not to speak twice
Mover's right of reply
Points of order
Out of order
Amendments
Effect of rejection of words in original motion
Rescission of resolution
Loss of Quorum
Motion that question now be put to the vote
Suspension of rules
Disorderly conduct
Members called to order
Misconduct
Removal of disorderly persons
Time of closure of meetings and unfinished business
Block passage of grouped recommendations
Removal of Members from Office

Standing Resolution 1.3 - Governance of The University

  1. The University Of Melbourne Governance Model
  2. Protocols Relating To Governance And Management
  3. The Roles Of The Chancellor The Deputy Chancellors And The Vice-Chancellor
  4. Charter Of Responsibilities For Council Members
  5. Structure Of Major Council Committees
  6. Election of Chancellor and Deputy Chancellors

 

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