Senate Committees & Working Parties

Chancellor's Committee

Members

Mr Terry Budge (Chancellor) (Chair)

Ms Eva Skira (Deputy Chancellor)

Mr Tony Iannello (Chair of Resources Committee)

Mr Brian Aitken

Mr Garry Hunt

Ms Maxine Murray

Mr Paul Niardone

Mr Paul Sadleir

Terms of Reference

The Chancellor’s Committee is a standing committee of Senate established in accordance with sections 12(3) and 18(1) of the Murdoch University Act 1973. The committee operates in accordance with the Principles for Senate Standing Committees and conducts its business in accordance with the Senate Standing Orders.

1.	Role
	1.1	On recommendation from the Remuneration Subcommittee:
		1.1.1	to determine the remuneration and conditions of service of the Vice Chancellor and Senior Officers²⁸ ;
		1.1.2	recommend to the Senate on the performance objectives for the Vice Chancellor;
		1.1.3	to approve the performance objectives for the Senior Officers;
		1.1.4	to determine succession planning for the Vice Chancellor and Senior Officers.
	1.2	To review the Vice Chancellor’s performance each year by reference to performance measures to be determined by the Chancellor in consultation with the Vice Chancellor.
	1.3	To receive a report from the Vice Chancellor on the review of the performance of the Senior Officers each year.
	1.4	To advise the Chancellor on governance issues and matters of substance affecting or of concern to the University generally, where the Chancellor seeks such advice.
	1.5	To make decisions regarding the existence or continuation of the University Secretary position itself (as opposed to hiring or firing individuals), such decisions requiring ratification by the Senate.
	1.6	Subject to being satisfied that it is appropriate to do so, to ratify decisions of the Vice Chancellor relating to the appointment of persons to the University Secretary position and the termination of employment of persons in that position.
2.	Membership and Composition
	2.1	Chancellor (Chair)
	2.2	Deputy Chancellor
	2.3	Chair of Resources Committee
	2.4	At least 2 other members appointed by the Chancellor from amongst the Senators, who are not staff or students of the University.
3.	Committee Skills Mix
	3.1	Respect for confidentiality of the discussions.
	3.2	Some members with experience as senior executives or as an employer of senior executives.
4.	Terms of Office
	Members are appointed under 2.4 for a term of up to 3 years.
5.	Standing Observers
	There are no standing observers. The Committee may invite non-members along to take part in discussion and provide advice from time to time.
6.	Secretary
	General Counsel
7.	Meetings
	The Committee meets at least once per year.
8.	Quorum
	The quorum is three members.

²⁸For the purposes of these Terms of Reference, the Senior Officers comprise the Deputy Vice Chancellors, the Chief Financial Officer and the General Counsel.

Murdoch University Senate

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Chancellor's Committee

Terms of Reference