Terms of reference
- In accordance with Statute 7.2, to consider and recommend to Council via Senate persons for appointment as Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice-Chancellor.
- In accordance with Statute 8.1, to consider and recommend to Council persons for appointment as Dean and Head of School/Department.
Senior Academic Appointment Procedures
The following procedures were approved by Council on the recommendation of Senate on 23 October 2008:
- Procedure for the Appointment of a Deputy Vice-Chancellor
- Procedure for the Appointment of a Pro-Vice-Chancellor
- Procedure for the Appointment of a Dean/Head of School
- Procedure for the Appointment of Head of an Academic Department
Procedural Rules
Membership
Membership is governed by Ordinance 3. Holders of posts within the remit of the Committee can serve as members of the Committee if so elected by Council/Senate. This is permitted provided that such postholders withdraw from the meeting for discussion of any appointment for which they are recommended.
Appointment of Chair
The Vice-Chancellor takes the Chair. See Ordinance 3.3.
Co-option
See Council Standing orders 16(iv) and 16(v).
Alternates
See Council Standing Orders 17(ii) to (iv).
Quorum
There shall be a quorum at meetings of one-third of the membership. See Council Standing Order 16(vi).
Rules for voting
There are no specified rules for voting.
Minutes
Minutes are submitted to Council and Senate.
Version information
Owner: | Senior Academic Appointments Committee |
Version number: | |
Approval Date: | 17 May 2007 |
Approved By: | Council |
Date of last review: | 17 May 2007 |