1.7 Separation of roles of Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor
There is a clear division of responsibility between the Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor as set out in the Statement on the Role of Chancellor and responsibilities of the Vice-Chancellor.
The Chancellor is the formal head of the University by virtue of being the chairperson of the governing body. The Chancellor is responsible for the efficient operation of the Council and provides leadership to ensure it carries out its responsibilities in an effective manner. The Chancellor speaks on behalf of the governing body.
The Vice-Chancellor is one of the official members of the governing body identified in the QUT Act, together with the Chancellor. The Vice-Chancellor is the chief executive officer of the University and may exercise the powers and perform the functions conferred by the QUT Act or the Council. The term of office of the Vice-Chancellor is as decided by Council. The Vice-Chancellor is authorised to speak for the University.
Council appoints the Vice-Chancellor and has delegated authority to the Chancellor's Committee to approve remuneration and conditions of his or her appointment. The Chancellor determines the Vice-Chancellor's performance agreement and the process for review and assessment of his or her performance.
Related Documents
Major documents to be read in conjunction with Section 7 of the QUT Council Charter are -