About the Committee

The Nominations Committee and Executive Committee of Council will act to fulfil the Terms of Reference.  

Composition

• Committee Leadership (full rights)
• Chairperson - Chancellor
• Vice-Chancellor and President
• Chairperson ARMC
• Chairperson PRC

Other members, as required, appointed by Council on the recommendation of the Nominations Committee and Executive Committee of Council.

Individuals formally acting in any of the roles above during periods of absences have full membership rights on the Committee.

Secretariat support

The Council Secretary (or Chancellor’s nominee) will act as Secretary to the Nominations Committee and Executive Committee of Council. 

Terms of Reference

The Nominations Committee and Executive Committee of Council is accountable to Council for fulfilling the following roles:

• To identify potential candidates for the role of Chancellor using various methods agreed to by Council.
• To develop recommendations to Council regarding potential candidates for the role of Chancellor to recommend to Council a process for electing the Chancellor.
• To develop recommendations to Council on filling non-elected positions on Council and its committees.
• To develop recommendations to Council on the appointment of the chairpersons of Council’s standing committees.
• To periodically review the Skills Matrix to ensure that:
  • the mix of skills and experience on Council and its committees aligns with the University’s current strategic plan.
  • the combined skills and experience of members allow Council/the Committee to effectively fulfil its functions.
  • to develop recommendations to Council regarding the skills matrix as needed.
• To develop recommendations to Council on any other membership matters delegated to the Committee by Council.
• To aim to achieve a gender balance on Council and its committees and that members’ terms are staggered, where possible.
• To identify potential candidates for the position of VCP using various methods agreed to by Council.
• To develop recommendations to Council regarding potential 
• candidates for the position of VCP.
• To develop and recommend to Council a process for appointing the VCP.
• To recommend to Council the structure of the selection panel for the role of VCP.
• To conduct an annual review of the VCP’s performance with input from external members of Council.
• To develop the VCP’s Key Performance Measures, annually, in consultation with the VCP.
• To annually review the VCP’s remuneration package and approve, on delegated authority of Council, the remuneration and conditions of the Vice-Chancellor and President.
• To oversee how the performance of members of the University Executive is evaluated and receive an annual report on this from the VCP.
• To form a view of the culture of the of the University, and the extent to which that culture supports the ability of the University to operate consistently within its risk appetite, identify any desirable changes and ensure that the University takes steps to address these changes. The results of this view will be reported to Council on an annual basis.
• To discuss and debate certain strategic matters prior to consideration by Council.  
• To provide advice on matters referred by the Vice-Chancellor and President between meetings of Council.
• Tenure and frequency of meetings

The term of members on this Committee will correspond to their respective terms for each position. The Nominations Committee and Executive Committee of Council meets at least four times per year, or as required by the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and President or Council. 

Quorum 

A quorum consists of at least three members which must include both the Chancellor (or Deputy Chancellor) and Vice-Chancellor and President.  

Reporting and Transparency

The Nominations Committee and Executive Committee of Council will provide a summary of its deliberations in support of any recommendations made to Council.