Senate Committees & Working Parties

Environmental Committee

Terms of reference
1.	To develop an environmental policy for the University within the context of the University’s vision and strategic plan.
2.	Based on this policy, to develop environmental plans for the University’s campuses which address all lands and facilities including key environmental indicators for the built and natural environments, the farm lands, sporting fields and human activity on campus.
3.	To oversee the implementation of the environmental management plan and monitor those key environmental indicators within the plan.
4.	To report annually to the Senate on the state of the campus environment.
5.	To periodically review and update the environmental policy and environmental management plan.
6.	To advise the Senate on any environmental issues that are referred to the committee.
7.	To promote environmental related activities on and off campus.
8.	To recommend the environmental parameters for campus development.
9.	To advise Resources Committee on the environmental aspects of the campus Master Plan.

Composition
-	3 members of the Senate (one as Chair).
-	4 members of the academic staff with environmental expertise, including at least one with a clear understanding of the interrelationship between the physical, social and economic environment.
-	A member of general staff with environmental expertise, including a clear understanding of the interrelationship between the physical, social and economic environment.
-	Vice Chancellor
-	A student representative with an interest in environmentalism.
-	The membership will include at least one male and at least one female.
-	Standing observer: Director of Commercial Services.
-	Secretary: General Counsel & University Secretary.

Membership criteria All members Commitment to high environmental standards. Both generalised and particularised knowledge of what is required and ability to draft the appropriate information. Among members Expertise in the built environment. Expertise in the natural environment. Expertise in waste management. Experience in assessing the success of policy. Persons with a clear understanding of the interrelationship between the physical, social and economic environment.