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Governance Guide for Council Members of Tertiary Education Institutions - May 2015
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Contents
Introduction
1 The Tertiary Education Sector
Tertiary education organisations
Legal framework
Central education agencies
Other agencies and organisations
2 Tertiary Education Strategy
Context
Tertiary Education Strategy
Funding sources
Tertiary education institution Investment Plans
3 Tertiary Education Institutions and their Councils
Types of tertiary education institutions
Powers of tertiary education institutions
Functions and duties of tertiary education institution councils
Delegation of council authority
4 Council Members
Council composition and membership
Liability of council members
Accountability for individual duties
Dismissal of council members
Electing a Chair and Deputy Chair
Ministerial appointment process
Council member fees
Council member disclosure of interest
Council meetings
5 Accountability and Performance
Tertiary education institution annual reports
Tertiary Education Commission performance monitoring
Crown interventions
Quality
6 Good Governance
Introduction
Trust, respect and collegiality
Council integrity and impartiality
Positive relationships
Relevant council information
Efficient and effective council operation
Effective council Chair
Appendix 1: Glossary of Terms
Appendix 2: Essential Resources for Council Members
Appendix 3: Governance Effectiveness Checklist
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Governance Guide for Council Members of Tertiary Education Institutions - May 2015
Introduction
1 The Tertiary Education Sector
Tertiary education organisations
Legal framework
Central education agencies
Other agencies and organisations
2 Tertiary Education Strategy
Context
Tertiary Education Strategy
Funding sources
Tertiary education institution Investment Plans
3 Tertiary Education Institutions and their Councils
Types of tertiary education institutions
Powers of tertiary education institutions
Functions and duties of tertiary education institution councils
Delegation of council authority
4 Council Members
Council composition and membership
Liability of council members
Accountability for individual duties
Dismissal of council members
Electing a Chair and Deputy Chair
Ministerial appointment process
Council member fees
Council member disclosure of interest
Council meetings
5 Accountability and Performance
Tertiary education institution annual reports
Tertiary Education Commission performance monitoring
Crown interventions
Quality
6 Good Governance
Introduction
Trust, respect and collegiality
Council integrity and impartiality
Positive relationships
Relevant council information
Efficient and effective council operation
Effective council Chair
Appendix 1: Glossary of Terms
Appendix 2: Essential Resources for Council Members
Appendix 3: Governance Effectiveness Checklist
Next
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