Membership

• Pro-Chancellor (ex-officio) [Chair];
• Vice-Chancellor (ex-officio);
• Four members of Senate appointed under Articles 7.1.4 and 7.1.5 of the Constitution for Australian Catholic University Limited (external members), not less than one from each State or Territory;
• One member of Senate appointed under ARticle 7.1.4 or 7.1.5 with expertise in financial matters who ordinarily would be the Chair of the Audit Committee; and
• One academic staff member of Senate elected by Senate.

Date of Establishment:

31/3/1999 (Senate Resolution 99/12 refers)

Meeting Frequency:

7 times per year

Responsible Officer:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Resources)

Executive Officer:

Senior Administrative Officer (Secretariat)

Terms of Reference

The Standing and Finance Committee shall, subject to the direction and control of Senate, exercise the following functions:

• Following discussion between the Chair of the Committee, the Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor, exercise during intervals between meetings of Senate a standing delegation to deal with urgent issues;
• Advise Senate: 
• • on long term institutional planning matters;
  • in relation to planning, design and contract matters associated with major capital projects;
  • on financial and related policies, annual budgets, budget performance and the preparation  annual accounts;
  • on the use of University reserves, commercial ventures, investments and investment policies in respect of the funds of the University; and
  • on industrial policies;
• Review and make recommendations on Standing Orders for operation of Senate;
• On referral by Senate, review any legislation from time to time;
• On referral by Senate, provide an opinion on the interpretation of any legislation;
• Consider reports of other committees of Senate and, at its discretion, provide additional advice in connection therewith; and
• Consider and report to Senate on any other matter referred to it by Senate.

Review

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