Explanatory memorandum

University of Canberra (Election of General Staff Member of Council) Amendment Statute 2005

DI 2005 - 285

Section 40 of the University of Canberra Act 1989 gives the University Council the power to make Statutes. 

The University of Canberra (Election of General Staff Member of Council) Amendment Statute 2005 amends the Principal Statute by requiring that the order of names on a ballot-paper be decided by drawing lots instead of alphabetical.

Section 42 of the University of Canberra Act 1989 requires that a Statute, once made by Council, be submitted by the Chancellor to the Executive for approval.