Flinders University Council
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The Flinders University Council is the governing body of the University and has responsibilities as set out in the University Act. It is chaired by the Chancellor and has 21 members, the majority of whom are external to the University.
[edit] Primary responsibilities of the Council
The primary responsibilities of the Council are:
- appointing the Vice-Chancellor as chief executive officer of the University, and monitoring his or her performance
- approving the mission and strategic direction of the University, as well as the annual budget and business plan
- overseeing and reviewing the management of the University and its performance
- establishing policy and procedural principles consistent with legal requirements and community expectations
- approving and monitoring systems of control and accountability, including overview of any entities controlled by the University (within the meaning of section 50AA of the Corporations Act 2001 )
- overseeing and monitoring the assessment and management of risk across the University, including commercial undertakings
- overseeing and monitoring the academic activities of the University
- approving significant commercial activities of the University.
[edit] Standing committees
Council has established five standing committees to provide expert advice to Council in key areas of responsibility. Each of the standing committees is chaired by a member of Council, ensuring effective communication with and accountability to Council.
The standing committees of Council are:
- Academic Senate;
- Resources Committee;
- Audit Committee;
- Senior Staff Remuneration Committee;
- Awards Committee.
The Council refers matters to its standing committees in accordance with their terms of reference.
If Council is unable to approve a recommendation from a standing committee it will refer that recommendation back to the committee for reconsideration, together with advice about the concerns expressed at the Council meeting.
In addition to the central committee structure, each Faculty has a Faculty Board.