Adelaide University Act 2023

The Council of Adelaide University is established.

The Council is the governing body of the University.

The Council has the following primary responsibilities:

to appoint the Vice Chancellor as the principal academic and chief executive officer of the University, and to monitor the performance of the Vice Chancellor;

to approve the mission and strategic direction of the University, as well as the annual budget and business plan;

to oversee and monitor the academic activities of the University;

to establish policies and procedures in connection with the governance, operation and administration of the University;

to oversee and review the management of the University and its performance;

to approve and monitor systems of control and accountability, including general overview of any entities controlled by the University (within the meaning of section 50AA of the Corporations Act 2001 of the Commonwealth);

to oversee and monitor the assessment and management of risk across the University.

The Council must in all matters endeavour to advance the interests of the University.