Council

Council is the governing body of the University and is established in accordance with the provisions of the University of Technology, Sydney Act 1989 (NSW), the University of Technology, Sydney, By-law 2005 (NSW), and relevant UTS Rules.

As the governing authority of the University, Council has the powers and functions conferred or imposed on it by the UTS Act. These include the control and management of the affairs and concerns of the University. Council may act in all matters in a manner that will best promote the object and interests of the University.

Council, which meets not less than six times per year, is chaired by the Chancellor, who is elected by the Council. The Deputy Chancellor is also elected by and from Council members. The members of the Council are a mix of elected and appointed members who have the expertise and background relevant to the governance needs of the University.

The University's chief executive officer is the Vice-Chancellor, who is accountable to the Council for all academic and administrative objectives of the University, including leadership, internal and external relations, strategic planning, management review and audit, entrepreneurial development and policy advice to Council.

Council is also advised by its standing committees, and to strengthen the expertise available to Council, Council makes external appointments with relevant expertise to key committees, for example: Audit and Review, Commercial Activities, and Finance.

Council has delegated to Academic Board a range of powers for academic matters. Academic Board, as the primary forum in the University for the discussion and resolution of academic matters, has the power to determine academic policies within the University, decide on the introduction, review, accreditation and discontinuation of award programs and determine student admission requirements.

Council agenda and resolutions are available for the information of the UTS community and public.