Compliance Framework
Compliance Driver
Southern Cross University Act 1993 (NSW)
Classification
Tier 1
Compliance Obligations which are critical to the University’s licence to operate or if breached, may incur criminal penalties or significant fines, or result in significant reputational damage. Aligns with risk ratings of extreme or high.
Associated Legislation
Associated Standards
None
Associated Codes
Associated Information
None
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Administrative Information
Administrative Body
Department of Education (NSW)
Administrative Name
Dr Geoffrey Lee, Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education
Administrative Address
Mailing Address
52 Martin Place
Sydney NSW
2000
Administrative Phone
Administrative Email
Administrative Website
https://education.nsw.gov.au/
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General Introduction
Responsible Executive
Belinda Atkinson, Director, Governance Services
Compliance Coordinator
Belinda Atkinson, Director, Governance Services
Business Units Impacted
Overview
This Act establishes Southern Cross University. It sets out the object and functions of the University for the promotion of scholarship, research, free inquiry, the interaction of research and teaching, and academic excellence. The Act deals with procedural matters concerning the University Council and Academic Board
Compliance Obligations
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Academic Board
Description
There is to be an Academic Board of the University consisting of:
(a) the Vice Chancellor; and
(b) such other persons as Council may determine.
Impacts
Impact on reputation
No compliance
Responsible Manager
Belinda Atkinson, Director, Governance Services
Coordinating Officer
Belinda Atkinson, Director, Governance Services
Coordinating Unit
Governance Services
Oversight Committee/Group
University Council
Business Units Impacted
Obligation Framework
Associated Legislation
Associated Standard
None
Associated Code
None
Associated Information
None
Management Tools
Guideline
None
Policy
None
Procedure
None
Rule
Standing Orders - the Academic Board and its Committees
Terms of Reference - Academic Board Rule
Terms of Reference
None
WHS Safe Operating Procedure
None
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Functions of Council
Description
Council is required to carry out specific functions in controlling and manageing the affairs and concerns of the University
Impacts
Regulatory
Reputation
Responsible Manager
Belinda Atkinson, Director, Governance Services
Coordinating Officer
Belinda Atkinson, Director, Governance Services
Coordinating Unit
Governance Services
Oversight Committee/Group
University Council
Business Units Impacted
Obligation Framework
Associated Legislation
Associated Standard
None
Associated Code
Associated Information
None
Management Tools
Guideline
None
Policy
None
Procedure
None
Rule
Council - Statement of Primary Responsibilities
Terms of Reference - Audit and Risk Management Committee Rule
Terms of Reference - Finance and Investment Committee Rule
Terms of Reference - Nominations Committee Rule
Terms of Reference - Remuneration Committee Rule
Terms of Reference
None
WHS Safe Operating Procedure
None
Compliance Overview