Faculty and Faculty Board (Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics) Rules 2005

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THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

 

 

FACULTY AND FACULTY BOARD (RESEARCH SCHOOL OF ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS) RULES 2005

 

The Council of the Australian National University makes these Rules under section 9 of the Faculties and Faculty Boards (Institute of Advanced Studies) Statute.

 

Dated: 10 December 2004.

 

 

 

 

Peter Baume AO

Chancellor

1. Name of Rules and commencement

1 (1) These are the Faculty and Faculty Board (Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics) Rules 2005.

(2) These Rules commence on 31 December 2004, immediately after the commencement of the Rules (Repeal) Rules 2004.

2. Definitions

2 (1) In these Rules, unless the contrary intention appears:

Associate Director means a person appointed under rule 3 to assist in the administration of the School ;

Faculty means the Faculty of the Research School;

Faculty Board means the Faculty Board of the Research School;

Research School means the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics;

Statute means the Faculties and Faculty Boards (Institute of Advanced Studies) Statute.

3  Associate Director

3 (1) The Vice-Chancellor may appoint a person nominated by the Director of the Research School to assist in the administration of the Research School.

4.  Membership of Faculty

4 (1) The following persons are, for sub-section 3(2) of the Statute, members of the Faculty:

 (a) visiting, adjunct and honorary fellows in the Research School each of who is appointed as such a fellow for not less than 6 months;

 (b) 3 students of the Research School elected in the manner that the Faculty, by resolution, determines;

 (c) other persons appointed to the Faculty by resolution of the Faculty.

(2) A person who is elected or appointed to be a member of the Faculty under paragraph (1)(b) or (c) holds office for the term determined by the Faculty, by resolution.

(3) A member of the Faculty referred to in paragraph (1) (b) or (c) may, at any time, by writing to the Chair of the Faculty, resign from membership of the Faculty.

5 Chair of Faculty

5 (1) The Chair of the Faculty must be elected by the members of the Faculty from among their number in the manner determined by the Faculty, by resolution.

(2) The Chair of the Faculty holds office for a period of 2 years commencing on 1 September next following his or her election.

(3) However, the Chair of the Faculty may, at any time, by writing to the Vice-Chancellor, resign from the office of Chair.

(4) If the office of the Chair of the Faculty becomes vacant for any reason, a person must be elected Chair by the members of the Faculty from among their number to serve for the unexpired portion of the period of office of the former Chair.

(5) The Chair of the Faculty must preside at all meetings of the Faculty.

(6) However, if:

 (a) the Chair of the Faculty is present at a meeting of the Faculty and desires that another member of the Faculty preside at the meeting; or

 (b) the Chair of the Faculty is absent from a meeting of the Faculty;

the members of the Faculty present at the meeting must elect another member to preside at the meeting.

6.  Membership of Faculty Board

6 (1) The following persons are, for subsection 4(2) of the Statute, members of the Faculty Board:

 (a) the Director of the Research School;

 (b) each Associate Director of the Research School;

 (c) the School’s elected members of the Board of the Institute of Advanced Studies;

 (d) the Chair of the Faculty (if not otherwise a member of the Faculty Board).

(2) A member of the Faculty Board elected in accordance with paragraph (1)(c) holds office until the expiration of his or her term as a member of the Board of the Institute of Advanced Studies, or until the member earlier resigns or ceases to be a member of the Faculty.

7.  Meetings

(1) For subsection 5(2) of the Statute-

 (a) the prescribed number of members of the Faculty is 4; and

 (b) he prescribed number of members of the Faculty Board is 1.

(2) For subsection 5(5) of the Statute, the quorum at a meeting of the Faculty or of the Faculty Board is the number of members that is equal to one-half of the members for the time being of the Faculty or Faculty Board, as the case requires, or, if that fraction is not a whole number, the next higher whole number.

Overview

The Faculty and Faculty Board (Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics) Rules 2005 were enacted by the Council of the Australian National University under section 9 of the Faculties and Faculty Boards (Institute of Advanced Studies) Statute. These rules were introduced to provide a structured governance framework for the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, ensuring effective administration and representation within the faculty. The rules were designed to address the need for clear guidelines on the composition, roles, and operations of the Faculty and Faculty Board. The policy objective is to facilitate the efficient functioning of the Research School by establishing the procedures for appointing and electing members, defining their roles, and setting out the quorum requirements for meetings. These rules came into effect on 31 December 2004, following the commencement of the Rules (Repeal) Rules 2004.

Scope and Application

The Faculty and Faculty Board (Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics) Rules 2005 applies to the Faculty and Faculty Board of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics within the Australian National University. These rules are applicable to the appointment of Associate Directors, the membership of the Faculty, the Chair of the Faculty, the membership of the Faculty Board, and the operation of meetings. The rules were made under the Faculties and Faculty Boards (Institute of Advanced Studies) Statute and commenced on 31 December 2004. The rules are applicable within the Australian National University, and there are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds. The rules are supplemented by subordinate instruments, such as the Faculty and Faculty Board (Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics) (Repeal) Rules 2004.

Key Provisions

The Faculty and Faculty Board (Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics) Rules 2005 (the "Rules") establish the governance structure for the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the Australian National University. The Rules outline the composition and functions of the Faculty and Faculty Board, as well as the terms and conditions for the appointment and resignation of members. Under these Rules, the Vice-Chancellor has the authority to appoint an Associate Director to assist in the administration of the Research School (Rule 3). The Faculty comprises visiting, adjunct and honorary fellows appointed for at least six months, three elected student members, and other persons appointed by resolution of the Faculty (Rule 4). The Chair of the Faculty is elected by the members of the Faculty and holds office for a period of two years (Rule 5). The Faculty Board includes the Director of the Research School, each Associate Director, elected members of the Board of the Institute of Advanced Studies, and the Chair of the Faculty (Rule 6). The prescribed number of members for the Faculty is four, and for the Faculty Board is one (Rule 7(1)). A quorum at a meeting of the Faculty or Faculty Board is one-half of the members present or the next higher whole number (Rule 7(2)). The Rules impose certain obligations and requirements on the parties they govern. The Vice-Chancellor must appoint an Associate Director to assist in the administration of the Research School (Rule 3). Members of the Faculty must be appointed or elected in accordance with the provisions of Rule 4, and the Chair of the Faculty must be elected by the members of the Faculty (Rule 5). Members of the Faculty Board must be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Rule 6. Meetings of the Faculty or Faculty Board require a quorum of members to be present, as specified in Rule 7. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Rules may result in civil or criminal consequences. However, the Rules themselves do not explicitly state any offences, penalties, or consequences for breach. The maximum penalties for any potential offences would depend on the specific provisions of the Faculties and Faculty Boards (Institute of Advanced Studies) Statute and any relevant legislation.

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