The Council

COUN08-A10

                                                                                                                                                     

NOTICE OF MEETING

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

                                                                                                                                                     

AGENDA

1.       Business of the Agenda

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.

 

2.       Minutes

To confirm the Minutes of the (Special) Meeting of the Council held on 22 July 2008 (COUN08-M6 previously circulated).

3.                 Matters arising from the Minutes

                                                                                                                                                     

SECTION A: Items for Discussion

4.       Nominations Committee

*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

5.       Appointment of Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Enterprise)

COUN08-P183

To note the membership and receive a report from the Joint Committee for the appointment of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Enterprise).

6.       Honorary Degrees: Invitations

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.

7.       Human Resources Committee

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)

                                                                                                                                                         

SECTION B - Items for Approval

*8.     Operations Committee

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.

                                                                                                                                               

SECTION C - Items for Information

*9.     Senate

COUN08-P191 (to follow)

To receive a report of the meeting of Senate held on 19 November 2008.

*10.    Annual Equality and Diversity Report 2007/08

COUN08-P192

To note the Annual Equality and Diversity Report 2007/08.

*11     Staffing

COUN08-P193

To note appointments since the (Special) Meeting of Council held on 22 July 2008.

                                                                                                                                                    

12.     Any Other Business

13.     Date of Next Meeting

Friday, 27 March 2009

                                                                                                                                                    

Author – Miranda Routledge
Date – November 2008
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