University Secretary's Department Membership of Committees

Council Committees

2.1 Finance Committee (Updated 08/04/2011)
Terms of Reference

Chairperson an external member of Council, appointed by Council
Ms Elizabeth Alexander (Chair)
The Chairperson of Audit and Risk Committee the Hon. David White
The Chairperson of Investment Management Committee Mr Robert Johanson
Up to two other members of Council, at least one of whom is an external member of Council with financial expertise; Mr Martyn Myer
Mr John Wilson
Chancellor  
The Vice-Chancellor Professor Glyn Davis AC
The President of the Academic Board Professor Ron Slocombe
Up to three other persons appointed by the Chairperson, taking into account the need for additional expertise. Professor Glenn Bowes
Mr Bruce Brook
Mr Ross McPherson
One member nominated by the Chairperson, in consultation with the President of UMSU Inc. ("UMSU") Mr Joshua Anderson
One member nominated by the Chairperson, in consultation with the President of University of Melbourne Graduate Student Association ("GSA") Vacant
Secretary Mr James Bolton

2.1.1 Investment Management Committee (Updated 29/02/2012)
Terms of Reference

A Chairperson appointed by Finance Committee on the recommendation of the Chair, Finance Committee Mr Robert Johanson
The Senior Vice-Principal Mr Ian Marshman
Chief Financial Officer (or nominee) Mr Allan Tait
A member of Council appointed by the Finance Committee Hon David White
Up to four other members appointed by the Finance Committee, with financial management and/or investment expertise of whom at least two should be external to the University. Professor Rob Brown
Ms Amanda Fong
Ms Justine Hickey
Professor Robert Officer
The Committee has the power to co-opt. Professor Paul Kofman
Mr Martyn Myer
Secretary Mr James Bolton

2.2 Legislation and Trusts Committee (Updated 29/03/2012)
Terms of Reference

Chair – an external member of Council, appointed by Council Justice John Middleton (Chair)
Three persons appointed by Council (at least two of whom are Council members ) Mr Tim Anning
Dr Frederik Vervaet
The President of the Academic Board Professor Ron Slocombe
Senior Vice-Principal or nominee Mr Chris Penman (nominee)
The University Secretary Dr Christopher Stewardson
Up to three additional members with expertise in legal drafting or trusts co-opted annually by the Committee Ms Leneen Forde
Judge Tim Ginnane SC
One member nominated by the Chair, in consultation with the President of the UMSU Incorporated Mr Mark Kettle
One member nominated by the Chair, in consultation with the President of The University of Melbourne Graduate Students Association, Inc Mr Steven Brown
Secretary Mr Steve Halliwell

2.3 Honours Committee (Updated 30/04/2012)
Terms of Reference

Chancellor (Chairperson) Ms Elizabeth Alexander
One Deputy Chancellor (nominated by the Chancellor) Mr Robert Johanson
Vice-Chancellor Professor Glyn Davis AC
Provost Professor Margaret Sheil
Deputy Vice-Chancellors Professor Warren Bebbington
Professor James McCluskey
The President of Academic Board or nominee Professor Ron Slocombe
Member of Council elected by the Professors Professor Glenn Bowes
Two members of the Academic Board nominated annually by the President of the Academic Board Professor Eleanor Mackie
Professor Jenny Morgan
Up to three persons co-opted annually by the committee to ensure a balance of both gender and special needs in a given year Dr Arnold Zable (VC Fellow)
Professor Cheryl Saunders (Laureate Professor)
Professor Daryl Le Grew (VC Fellow)
Secretary Ms Kathy Menezes

2.4 Buildings and Estates Committee (Updated 29/02/2012)
Terms of Reference

An external member of Council appointed by Council (Chairperson) Mr Robert Johanson (Chairperson)
Up to two members of Council appointed by Council Dr Virginia Mansour
Professor Glenn Bowes
Vice-Chancellor or nominee Mr Chris White (nominee)
The President of the Academic Board or nominee Professor Ron Slocombe
Chair of the Building Design Review Sub-Committee Professor Tom Kvan
Chair of the Heritage Sub-Committee Professor Philip Goad
Chair of the Landscape and Open Space Sub-committee Professor Ginni Lee
Senior Vice-Principal or nominee Mr Ian Marshman
Co-opted members Professor Daryl Le Grew (VC Fellow)
Mr Ross McPherson
President of the University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) or nominee Mr Mark Kettle (nominee)
The President of University of Melbourne Graduate Student Association (GSA) or nominee Ms Johann Ruth (nominee)
Secretary Ms Kathy Menezes

2.4.1 Heritage Sub-Committee(Updated 22/01/2010)
Terms of Reference

A Chairperson with property-related heritage expertise appointed by the Chairperson of the Buildings and Estates Committee Professor P Goad
Up to four additional members with specialist expertise are to be appointed by the Buildings and Estates Committee on an annual basis. Ms C Heggen
Mr A Saniga
Professor L Stevens
Dr J Willis
Executive Director, Property and Campus Services or nominee Mr Chris White
Secretary Ms Kate Candlish


2.4.2 Landscape and Open Space Sub-Committee (Updated 04/08/2011)
Terms of Reference

A Chairperson with landscape design expertise appointed by the Chairperson of the Buildings and Estates Committee Professor Gini Lee
Up to four additional members with specialist expertise in landscape architecture, horticulture or urban design appointed by the Buildings and Estates Committee on an annual basis Professor N Stork
Dr A Saniga
Dr A Drinnan
TBA
Executive Director, Property and Campus Services or nominee Mr Chris White
Secretary Ms Kate Candlish

2.4.3 Building Design Review Sub-Committee (Updated 30/04/2012)
Terms of Reference

A Chairperson with expertise in building design appointed by the Chairperson of the Buildings and Estates Committee Professor Tom Kvan
Vice-Chancellor or nominee Associate Professor P Jamieson
Victorian Government Architect or nominee Professor G London
University Master Planner Professor D Jackson
Provost or nominee Professor Margaret Sheil
Executive Director, Property and Campus Services or nominee Mr Chris White
Secretary Ms Kate Candlish


2.5 Remuneration and Employment Conditions Committee (Updated 30/04/2012)
Terms of Reference

The Chancellor Ms Elizabeth Alexander(Chair)
** Six members appointed by Council from amongst its external members Mr Robert Johanson
Dr Virginia Mansour
Mr Ross McPherson
Mr Tony Peake
Ms Eda Ritchie
In Attendance
The Vice-Chancellor Professor Glyn Davis
Provost Professor Margaret Sheil
President of the Academic Board Professor Ron Slocombe
Executive Director, Human Resources Ms Louise Doyle
Secretary Dr Christopher Stewardson

2.6 Audit and Risk Committee (Updated 09/03/2012)
Terms of Reference

** Six members appointed by Council at least three of whom are members of Council. At least five of the six members must be external members. The Chairperson is appointed by Council from among the members of Council. In making these appointments Council must ensure that at least one member is a member of the Finance Committee, and that any non-Council members are selected for their expertise in Audit and/or Risk Management.
Council member who is a member of the Finance Committee the Hon. David White (Chair)
Two other Council members Professor Glenn Bowes
Mr John Wilson
Non-Council members with expertise in Audit Ms Margaret Crossley
Mr John Etherington
Ms Alison Kitchen
Co-opteds member with appropriate skills Ms Marian Schoen
In attendance  
Vice-Chancellor
Senior Vice-Principal
The Chair, Risk Management Committee
Chief Financial Officer
Director, Internal Audit
Representatives from the Auditor-General's office

Mr Ian Marshman
Ms Louise Doyle
Mr Allan Tait
Mr Peter McGrath
Mr Ian Sanders
Mr Tim Loughnan
Secretary Ms Kathy Menezes

2.7 Council Nominations and Governance Committee (Updated 24/04/2012)
Terms of Reference


The Chancellor (Chair) Ms Elizabeth Alexander
The Deputy Chancellor
Mr Robert Johanson
The Deputy Chancellor (also Chairperson of the Legislation and Trusts Committee) Mr Ross McPherson
The Vice-Chancellor Professor Glyn Davis AC
The President of the Academic Board Professor Ron Slocombe
The Chairperson of the Legislation and Trusts Committee Justice John Middleton
The Chairperson of the Building and Estates Committee Mr Robert Johanson
The Chairperson of the Finance Committee Ms Elizabeth Alexander
Members of Council may be co-opted as necessary, either for the full year or to assist in dealing with particular issues. The Committee should include 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.
Mr Michael Griffith
Secretary Dr Christopher Stewardson

2.8 Indigenous Affairs Advisory Committee (Updated 09/02/2012)
Terms of Reference


A Chair appointed by Council from among its members Mr Ross McPherson
Murrup Barak, Melbourne Institute for Indigenous Development Professor Ian Anderson
Other members appointed by Council and chosen for their expertise in and knowledge of Indigenous affairs Mr Paul Briggs
Ms Eda Ritchie
Ms Marian Schoen
Ms Melanie Sloss
Secretary Ms Kathy Menezes

VCA Integration Committee (Updated 02/03/2011)


Three members appointed by and from the Council Ms Elizabeth Alexander (Council)
Ms Eda Ritchie
Three members appointed by and from the VCAM Advisory Board Professor John Daley
Ms Lesley Alway
Mr Ian Wilcock (Chair)
Chaired in alternate years by a member of Council and a member of the VCA advisory board, commencing with a member of the VCAM Advisory Board
Secretary Ms Kathy Menezes

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