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09/2013 2His own preference in respect of grand-parenting was to leave thedecision to the individual as to whether they wished to resign orserve out their term.Discussion of the proposed amended constitution included:• Whether there should be a delay in adoption given thepossibility of the Minister changing the legislation.• That the consultation process and the rationale of Councilremained valid, and that the reduction in size was being donefor sensible reasons and hence should be proceeded with.• That the Minister had encouraged UC to proceed.• That the Minister had told chancellors that his intention was todownsize university councils to between 8 and 12 members andhence an option of 12 within the current legislation might meanno need to review the Act.• That other universities were looking to move to a similar,smaller structure, within the existing Act.• Whether a review period should be specified to check whetherthe smaller Council had led to the intended higher performanceoutcomes that were desired.• That a review was a sensible concept that should be consideredin terms of implementation of the change once the Minister hadgazetted it.MovedThat: Council adopts the amended constitution and refers itto the Minister for Tertiary Education for gazetting inaccordance with the provisions of S170 of the Education Act1989.CarriedDr Wood then tabled a draft letter to the Minister he proposed to sendthe following day, with the amended Constitution and a request that itbe gazetted by the Minister. Dr Wood said that he would also adviseother Chancellors of the change. He also proposed a formal vote ofthanks to Dr Mann.MovedThat: Council acknowledge the guidance and wisdom of DrRobin Mann in leading the University through a carefulprocess of consideration and consultation in respect of therevised Council constitution.CarriedFROM THECHANCELLORDr Wood welcomed the 2014 UCSA President-Elect Sarah Platt, whowas in attendance at the meeting.Chancellor’s MeetingsThe report was noted.2013 Workshop ScheduleThe workshop schedule for 2013 was complete. The 2014 budgetworkshop on 30 October will be held at 3pm with the Council meeting
09/2013 3starting at 4pm. On 27 November, the Council meeting will start at 3pmto allow the Emeritus Professors’ function to start at 5pm. TheChancellor invited suggestions for 2014 workshops to be forwarded tothe Registrar.Chancellor’s AbsenceDr Wood was visiting the UK and had delegated to Ms McCormack theduties and responsibilities of the Chancellor for the period 26 Septemberto 13 October. Any issues should be raised either with Ms McCormackor the Registrar.FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLORThe written report, prepared by the Vice-Chancellor, covered:• Introduction• Strategic matters• Staff matters• Financial outcome• AppendicesIn addition, Professor Town emphasised the effort that was going in torecruitment of students, with enrolments opening on October 1.Discussion of the report included:• The changes in respect to the PBRF; Professor Weaver said the2018 round would be similar to 2012 but with a greater emphasison new and emerging researchers, the inclusion ofcommercialisation income in external research income, and thedeletion of special circumstances but the maintenance ofearthquake circumstances.• The issues to do with the cost, scope and timeline ofimplementation of the new Student Management System werediscussed; the 3½ week delay was noted and was to be the subjectof further discussion in the public excluded section of the meeting.• The very positive feedback from the I-Grad survey was noted andalso efforts that were being put into addressing some of thenegative feedback received in respect of food on campus,accommodation, Wi-Fi and the Recreation Centre.• That the increase in fundraising income reflected a greateremphasis and resourcing of the area.• Dr Wood also noted the very successful 50 th AnniversaryCelebration of the first award of Honorary Doctorates at theUniversity and the establishment of a Scholarship Fund as a resultof that event.MovedThat: the Vice-Chancellor’s report be received.CarriedFROM THEFINANCE, PLANNINGAND RESOURCESCOMMITTEEDr Wood introduced Ms Drayton as the new Chair of the FinancePlanning and Resources Committee following election by members atthe previous meeting. Ms Drayton introduced the items.
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