University Council
Te Kaunihera o Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
The University Council is responsible for the governance of UC and the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor. It sets UC's policies; approves degree, financial, and capital matters; and monitors their implementation. Learn more about the University Council.
Role and responsibilities
The Council is responsible for the following areas:
- Approve the Investment Plan, Mission, Values, Vision and strategic plans.
- Select, appoint, and monitor the Vice-Chancellor.
- Develop the criteria for senior management.
- Approve financial delegations, objectives, plans and actions.
- Evaluate whether the university is being properly managed.
- Ensure ethical behaviour and compliance with the Education Act and other legislation.
- Assess its own effectiveness in fulfilling these responsibilities.
- Comply with all relevant statutory requirements including the Minister’s expectations of tertiary education institution (TEI) council members.
- Implement the Health and Safety Policy, processes and guidelines.
The Council is chaired by the Chancellor, Hon. Amy Adams. In the absence of the Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor Hon. Poto Williams deputises.
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Council members
Ngā Mema o te Kaunihera
Meet the University of Canterbury's Council Members and learn about what they do. You can also access the Council Constitution.
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Council members
Ngā Mema o te Kaunihera
Meet the University of Canterbury's Council Members and learn about what they do. You can also access the Council Constitution.
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Council members
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Council Meeting Dates
University of Canterbury Council meetings are held on the third Monday of the month (excluding November which is held on a Wednesday) commencing at 9:00am unless noted otherwise. Check out the schedule below for Council meeting dates for 2024.
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Council Meeting Dates
University of Canterbury Council meetings are held on the third Monday of the month (excluding November which is held on a Wednesday) commencing at 9:00am unless noted otherwise. Check out the schedule below for Council meeting dates for 2024.
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Council Meeting Dates
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Council Agendas and Minutes
Please find below UC Council agendas, minutes and Vice-Chancellor's Reports for the past five years.
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Council Agendas and Minutes
Please find below UC Council agendas, minutes and Vice-Chancellor's Reports for the past five years.
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Council Agendas and Minutes
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Council Committees
Ngā Komiti o te Kaunihera
The Council delegates its authority where appropriate to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day affairs of the University and to Council committees for making recommendations on governance matters. Learn more about these committees.
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Council Committees
Ngā Komiti o te Kaunihera
The Council delegates its authority where appropriate to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day affairs of the University and to Council committees for making recommendations on governance matters. Learn more about these committees.
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Council Committees
