University of Canberra Act 1989 (Cth)

University of Canberra Act 1989

Act No. 179 of 1989 as amended

This compilation was prepared on 24 February 2000 taking into account amendments up to Act No. 152 of 1997

The text of any of those amendments not in force on that date is appended in the Notes section

Prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting, Attorney-General's Department, Canberra

Contents

Part 1—Preliminary 1 Short title [see Note 1]........................... 2 Commencement............................... 3 Definitions..................................

Part 2—The University of Canberra Division 1—Establishment of the University 4 Establishment of the University...................... 4A Modification of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 4B University's financial year starts on 1 January............. 6 Functions of the University......................... 7 Powers of the University.......................... 8 Organisation of the University....................... Division 2—The Council 9 The Council................................. 10 Powers of Council.............................. 11 Constitution of Council........................... 12 Qualifications for membership of Council................ 13 Meetings of Council............................. 15 Vacation of office.............................. 16 Casual vacancies............................... 17 Delegation to member of Council etc................... 18 Delegation to committee of Council................... Division 3—The Academic Board 19 Academic Board............................... 20 Constitution of Board............................ 21 Chairperson of Board............................ 22 Terms of office of Board members.................... 23 Meetings of Board.............................. Division 4—Senior officers of the University 24 Chancellor.................................. 25 Vice-Chancellor............................... 27 Acting appointments............................ Division 5—Miscellaneous 28 Execution of contracts........................... 29 Validity of acts and proceedings......................