University Governance
The
Act
UniSA was established by an Act of the South Australian Parliament in 1990 (amended 1996). The Act outlines the functions and powers of the University, and establishes a framework for the good governance and management of its activities.
The Council
The governing authority is the Council, which is chaired by the Chancellor, who is the honorary titular head of the University. Further information can be found at: www.unisa.edu.au/unicouncil/
Committees of Council
The Council has delegated authority to a number of standing committees to provide advice and to assist in good governance of the institution. Among the Standing Committees of Council are the UniSA Foundation Committee, Academic Board, Finance Committee, Immediate Business Committee, Audit and Risk Management Committee, Senior Remuneration Committee, Senior Academic Promotions Committee and Governance and Legislation Committee.
Academic Board: www.unisa.edu.au/unicouncil/committees/AcademicBoard/
The Academic Board has three broad functions
- acting as a forum for the debate of University-wide academic issues.
- responsibility for the review and evaluation of quality assurance processes and the administration of academic and research matters.
- providing formal input into the corporate planning process, through the review of priorities and parameters for the annual Corporate Plan.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee has responsibility for the provision, to Council, of expert advice on both the University’s financial performance in the current year and the financial implications of any future plans.
Audit and Risk Management Committee
The Audit and Risk Management Committee assists the Council in exercising due care, diligence and skill in discharging its oversight and monitoring responsibilities. Its defined responsibilities include liaison with the external auditors and overview of the risk management and internal audit processes.