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The Minister and the University Council invite interested people (particularly those who live in the North or North-West region) to nominate for appointment to Council. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
A Bill amending the size and composition of the Council has recently been passed by both Houses of Parliament. Once the Bill has received Royal Assent, from 1 January 2013 the Council will include 2 members appointed by the Minister for Education and up to 6 members appointed by the University Council. The Minister and the University Council advise that the terms of office of 5 external members appointed by the Minister and the Council expire on 31 December 2012. Four of the current members are eligible for re-appointment. Under the University of Tasmania Act 1992, public notification of these vacancies is required.
It should be noted that people appointed to Council are responsible to the Council itself and are obliged to act in the interests of the University as a whole. They are not 'representatives' of any group, but are on Council to add to the perspectives around the Council table.
The University Council is the governing body of the University of Tasmania. It is established by the University of Tasmania Act 1992.
The Council is chaired by the Chancellor, who is appointed by the members. Council makes decisions in relation to policy and planning, makes University legislation and approves policy documents. It is advised by its committees, its working parties, and (in relation to academic matters) the Academic Senate.
The role of the Council is to accept ultimate responsibility for-
Further information of the role of Council can be found in the document Roles, Rights and Responsibilities of Council Members
Council meet 10 times a year and have a planning conference in March. Meetings are held at the Sandy Bay, Newham and Cradle Coast campuses-
There will generally be a dinner with local community leaders and/or other Council function on the afternoon/evening before each Council meeting. There is also an annual dinner with the State Cabinet.
Simply fill out the nomination form and send to the Secretary to University Council, together with a summary of your CV highlighting the skills and experience you would bring to the governing body of the University. Nominations close on Friday 7 December 2012.
Private Bag 42, Hobart 7001.
Fax: 6226 2923.
Email: uni.council@utas.edu.au
If you are considering nominating, you should obtain further information on the role of the Council, its committee structure and its membership from the University Council website. Alternatively you may request a copy of this information by contacting Heather Patterson on 6226 2508 or email heather.patterson@utas.edu.au
Please feel free to contact the Chancellor, Mr Damian Bugg AM QC, on 6226 1852 if you would like to discuss nominating for membership of the Council.
Authorised by the Director, Governance & Legal
26 November, 2012
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