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The next (Special) meeting of the University Council will be held on Friday, 28 November 2008 immediately following the close of the Ordinary Meeting in the Council Chamber, Administration Building 2.
Dr Jennifer Nutkins, Secretary
Any member wishing to raise an item under any other business or to challenge the unconfirmed minutes is asked to give notice to the Secretary by mid-day on Thursday 9 October 2008.
To confirm the Minutes of the (Special) Meeting of the Council held on 22 July 2008 (COUN08-M6 previously circulated).
*4.1 To note that the Chair of Council has,
with delegated authority, appointed Nigel Tamplin as a co-opted member of
Council for an initial period up to 31 July 2011. Nigel Tamplin has also been appointed to the
Audit Committee.
COUN08-P182
4.2 To
make a recommendation to Court regarding the appointment of the University
Treasurer.
4.3 To
make a recommendation to Court regarding the appointment of a University Pro-Chancellor.
4.4 To
note that Arthur Deacon has been co-opted to the Audit Committee.
4.5 Other
Matters for Report
COUN08-P183
To note the membership and receive a report
from the Joint Committee for the appointment of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (
6.1 Approval of Invitations
COUN08-P184
(to be tabled)
Pursuant to Statute XVIII, on the
recommendation of Senate and with the advice of the Honorary Degrees Committee,
to approve the issuing of invitations to persons to receive Honorary Degrees at
Graduation Ceremonies.
6.2 To
note that there will be a further meeting of Honorary Degrees Committee on 8
December 2008 and to delegate authority to the Vice-Chancellor to approve
recommendations for any honorary degree awards from that meeting.
COUN08-P185
To receive a report of the meeting of the
Human Resources Committee held on 4 November and to approve:
7.1 Pay and National Negotiating Reforms
To receive a
statement produced following the inaugural meeting of the Joint Negotiating
Committee for Higher Education Staff and to delegate authority
to the Vice-Chancellor to agree whether or not the University wishes to take
part in national pay negotiations.
COUN08-P186
*7.2 Revisions
to Death in Service Benefit (Item 08/51 of the report refers)
COUN08-P187
*7.3 Revisions
to Harassment and Bullying Policy (Item 08/58 of the report refers)
COUN08-P188
*7.4 Revisions
to Equality and Diversity Sub-Committee:
Terms of Reference and Constitution (Item 08/59 of the report refers)
COUN08-P189
*7.5 Revision
of Membership to add Director of Human Resources (Item 08/60 of report refers)
*7.6 Emeritus
Professor (Item 08/62 of report refers)
COUN08-P190
To receive a report of the meetings of the
Operations Committee held on 13 October and 3 November 2008 and to approve increases
to Invigilator Payments.
COUN08-P191 (to follow)
To receive a report of the meeting of Senate
held on 19 November 2008.
COUN08-P192
To note the Annual Equality and Diversity
Report 2007/08.
COUN08-P193
To note appointments since the (Special) Meeting of Council held on 22
July 2008.
Author – Miranda Routledge
Date – November 2008
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