About the Council

Council is the governing body of the University and is constituted in accordance with the provisions of the University of Technology, Sydney Act 1989 (NSW) (the Act). The following is a summary of some parts of the Act:

Composition of the Council

The Council consists of the following members:

1. Official members
   Three members, including the Chancellor (if the Chancellor is not otherwise a member of the Council), the Vice-Chancellor, and the Chair of Academic Board.
2. Appointed members
   • Six members being external persons appointed by the Minister, each with experience in one of the following categories: education, technology, industry, business, human services, industrial relations, a profession, or other appropriate experience or qualifications, who are likely to contribute to the cultural diversity of the University, and
   • Six external persons appointed by Council, including two members of Convocation.
3. Elected members
   • Two academic staff members
   • One non-academic staff member
   • One postgraduate student, and
   • One undergraduate student.

Council is chaired by the Chancellor, who is elected by the Council. The Deputy Chancellor is elected by and from Council members.

The University's chief executive officer is the Vice-Chancellor, who is accountable to the Council for all academic and administrative objectives of the University, including leadership, internal and external relations, strategic planning, management review and audit, entrepreneurial development and policy advice to Council.

The current composition of the Council is available in the Membership of Council table on Composition and membership of Council.

Functions of the Council

As the governing authority of the University, Council has the powers and functions conferred or imposed on it by the Act. These include the control and management of the affairs and concerns of the University. Council may act in all matters in a manner that will best promote the object and interests of the University.

Contact

Richard Birrell
Manager, Policy and Secretariat
Tel: 02 9514 7550
Fax: 02 9514 1232
Email: Richard.Birrell@uts.edu.au