1.      Terms of Reference

1.1     To prepare and review the mission and core values of the University for the Council’s consideration;

1.2     To work with the President to prepare the draft strategic plan for the Council’s approval;

1.3     To work with the President to prepare the master plan for the development of the University campuses;

1.4     Together with the President, to review, from time to time, the organisational philosophy and structure of the University;

1.5     To formulate the methodology for resource allocation within the University;

1.6     To recommend to the Council the levels of delegation within the University;

1.7     To review, and recommend to Council, the long term overall deployment of resources, both recurrent and capital funding, and to ensure that the deployment of these resources is consistent with the strategic objectives of the University; and

1.8     To review plans for the development of the outreach activities of the University, including continuing education, consultancy, etc.

2.      Constitution

Chairman

         Chairman of the Council

Members

         Treasurer

         Four lay members of Council

         President

         Deputy President

         Senate staff representative on Council

         Student representative on Council

In attendance

         Vice-President (Administration)

         Vice-President (Undergraduate Education)

Secretary

         Secretary to Council