• Section 1 - Authorisation
• Section 2 - Purpose and Scope
• Purpose
• Scope
• Section 3 - Terms of Reference

Section 1 - Authorisation

(1) The Council of Southern Cross University, as the Governing authority of Southern Cross University, by resolution makes the following Rule under section 30 (1) of the Southern Cross University Act 1993 ('Act'), pursuant to section 52 of the Southern Cross University By-Law 2005.

(2) Dated: 31 March 2016

(3) Authorised: Council

Section 2 - Purpose and Scope

Purpose

(4) The purpose of this Rule is to define general Terms of Reference which apply to all subcommittees of Council.

Scope

(5) This Rule applies to all sub-committees of Council.

Section 3 - Terms of Reference

(6) Council may establish committees on an ad hoc basis to assist with any of its functions.

(7) All Committees of Council are required to report to Council.

(8) The duties and responsibilities of all Council Sub-Committee members, both internal and external, shall be in accordance with those of Council Members, as detailed in Schedule 2A of the Southern Cross University Act 1993.

(9) The Chancellor may attend any Committee meeting as an ex-officio member and shall contribute to the calculation of a quorum.

(10) Each Committee of Council shall review its Terms of Reference on a regular basis to ensure it is relevant to the University and in accordance with accepted best practice. Where changes are deemed necessary they shall be submitted to Council for endorsement.