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

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