University Council election: cast your vote by Monday 19 June

Thursday, 15 June 2017

There is still time to vote for one member of staff to join the University Council. 

Elections are open for one member of Grade 6–9 staff to join Class 5 of the University Council. 

All members of Grade 6 - 9 staff are eligible to vote in the election. You’ll need to visit the Election Portal to view each candidate manifesto and to cast a vote – the portal can be accessed after logging in with your University username and password. Voting closes at 5.00pm, Monday 19 June.  

The successful candidate will become a member of the University Council from Tuesday 1 August 2017. 

As the University's executive governing body, the Council is formed of several classes that represent key groups within the University. It meets at least four times per academic year and sets the University's strategic direction, ensuring that statutory compliance requirements are met and approving constitutional changes where required. 

The Council is ultimately responsible for managing the University's estate, finance and staff, with much of the detailed work falling to sub-committees. A broad representation of lay members, drawn from commercial, community and professional organisations, provide the Council with a valuable perspective.