The role of the Council Secretariat is to promote good governance and provide a high level of support to Council and its committees

. This includes:

• Providing executive support to the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor
• Providing support to the advisory committees of Council
• Facilitating the induction of new Council members on the advice of the Chancellor
• Considering any relevant legislation and policies relating to agenda items
• Coordinating the production and distribution of Council papers
• Assisting with the agenda setting and consulting over meeting minutes;
• Ensuring Council meets its statutory obligations in relation to financial statements, reporting and governance protocols;
• Ensuring the Chancellor is briefed in relation to any matters of potential conflict between the Council and the University;
• Obtaining legal advice required by Council and advising it about policy and procedural matters.