Council membership rules

The Council is comprised of University officers, academic and non-academic, staff, students and independent lay members.

Officers 

  • The Chair of Council.
  • The Vice-Chair of Council.
  • The Council Treasurer.
  • The President and Vice-Chancellor and one of the Vice-Presidents nominated by the President and Vice-Chancellor.

Independent lay members

Between 8 and 12 independent lay Council members. At least one shall be a graduate of the University. 

Academic staff members

Up to 3 members of the Senate. They're nominated by the Senate and appointed by the Council, in accordance with such procedures as the Council may decide from time to time.

Non-Academic staff member

A member of the full-time staff of the University (other than academic staff) that staff nominate and the Council appoints, in accordance with such procedures as the Council may decide from time to time. 

Student members

The President of the Students’ Union 
A member of the student cohort nominated by the Students’ Union