{"id":"nsw:sl-2005-0616","name":"University of Wollongong By-law 2005","slug":"university-of-wollongong-by-law-2005","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"616 of 2005","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":178693,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:sl-2005-0616-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Part 1 Preliminary\n\nPart 1 Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of By-law","content":"#### 1 Name of By-law\n\n1 Name of By-law\n\n> This By-law is the [University of Wollongong By-law 2005](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2005-0616).","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"#### 2 Interpretation\n\n2 Interpretation\n\n> > (1) In this By-law:\n> > \n> > Academic Senate means the Academic Senate of the University.\n> > \n> > elected academic staff member of the Council means a member of the Council referred to in section 8D (1) (a) of the Act.\n> > \n> > elected non-academic staff member of the Council means a member of the Council referred to in section 8D (1) (b) of the Act.\n> > \n> > elected student (postgraduate) member of the Council means a member of the Council referred to in section 8D (1) (c) of the Act who is a postgraduate student of the University.\n> > \n> > elected student (undergraduate) member of the Council means a member of the Council referred to in section 8D (1) (c) of the Act who is an undergraduate student of the University.\n> > \n> > full-time staff of the University includes persons employed by the University for the equivalent of at least 2 days a week:\n> > \n> > > (a) on a continuing basis, or\n> > \n> > > (b) for a minimum fixed period of 2 years.\n> > \n> > graduate member means a member of the Council elected under section 8E of the Act.\n> > \n> > Returning Officer means the Returning Officer for an election, as referred to in clause 1 of Schedule 1.\n> > \n> > the Act means the [University of Wollongong Act 1989](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1989-127).\n> \n> > (2) In this By-law, a reference to an authority, officer or office is a reference to that authority, officer or office in and of the University.\n> \n> > (3) For the purposes of section 3 (2) of the Act (which provides for references to a graduate of the University), honorary awards are prescribed.\n> \n> **cl 2:** Am 2012 (134), Sch 2 \\[1\\]–\\[3\\].","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Chancellor and Deputy Chancellors","content":"# Part 2 Chancellor and Deputy Chancellors\n\nPart 2 Chancellor and Deputy Chancellors\n\n**pt 2, hdg:** Am 2017 No 22, Sch 1.31 \\[1\\].","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of office of Chancellor","content":"#### 3 Term of office of Chancellor\n\n3 Term of office of Chancellor\n\n> For the purposes of section 10 (2) of the Act, the prescribed period for which the Chancellor is to hold office is 4 years from a starting date determined by the Council.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Election of Chancellor or Deputy Chancellors","content":"#### 4 Election of Chancellor or Deputy Chancellors\n\n4 Election of Chancellor or Deputy Chancellors\n\n> An election to fill a vacancy in the office of Chancellor or a Deputy Chancellor is to be held at an ordinary meeting of the Council.\n> \n> **cl 4:** Am 2017 No 22, Sch 1.31 \\[2\\].","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination of Chancellor or Deputy Chancellors","content":"#### 5 Nomination of Chancellor or Deputy Chancellors\n\n5 Nomination of Chancellor or Deputy Chancellors\n\n> A nomination for election to the office of Chancellor or a Deputy Chancellor:\n> \n> > (a) must be signed by 2 persons who are members of the Council, and\n> \n> > (b) must be submitted in writing to the Secretary to Council before the commencement of the item of business of the meeting of the Council during which that election is to be held.\n> \n> **cl 5:** Am 2014 (238), cl 3 (1); 2017 No 22, Sch 1.31 \\[3\\].","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Vice-Chancellor","content":"# Part 3 Vice-Chancellor\n\nPart 3 Vice-Chancellor","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority","content":"#### 6 Authority\n\n6 Authority\n\n> Nothing in this Part affects the precedence or authority of the Chancellor or a Deputy Chancellor.\n> \n> **cl 6:** Am 2017 No 22, Sch 1.31 \\[4\\].","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Functions of Vice-Chancellor","content":"#### 7 Functions of Vice-Chancellor\n\n7 Functions of Vice-Chancellor\n\n> The Vice-Chancellor is:\n> \n> > (a) to promote and further the development and interests of the University including, but without limiting the generality of this clause, the welfare of staff and students, and\n> \n> > (b) to be responsible to the Council for the general academic, administrative, financial and other business of the University, and\n> \n> > (c) to exercise a general supervision over all staff and students of the University, and\n> \n> > (d) to do all things ancillary to those functions referred to in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c).","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Functions and authority delegated by Council","content":"#### 8 Functions and authority delegated by Council\n\n8 Functions and authority delegated by Council\n\n> Without prejudice to the generality of clause 7, the Vice-Chancellor is to exercise such functions and authority as may from time to time be delegated by the Council.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Powers of Vice-Chancellor in relation to University bodies","content":"#### 9 Powers of Vice-Chancellor in relation to University bodies\n\n9 Powers of Vice-Chancellor in relation to University bodies\n\n> The Vice-Chancellor is, by virtue of holding that office, a member of any board, committee or faculty within the University and, unless the Council determines otherwise, may preside at a meeting of any such board, committee or faculty.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Council membership","content":"# Part 4 Council membership\n\nPart 4 Council membership","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 10\n\n10 (Repealed)","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Qualification for election as elected academic staff member","content":"#### 11 Qualification for election as elected academic staff member\n\n11 Qualification for election as elected academic staff member\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of section 8D (3) of the Act, the prescribed qualifications in respect of a person seeking election as an elected academic staff member are the qualifications specified in this clause.\n> \n> > (2) The Returning Officer is to keep a roll (in this By-law referred to as the Roll of Academic Staff) containing the names and last known addresses of:\n> > \n> > > (a) professors within the University, and\n> > \n> > > (b) persons employed as full-time staff of the University in the position of associate professor, senior lecturer or lecturer within the University, or such other position within the University as may be specified from time to time in resolutions made by the Council for the purposes of this paragraph, and\n> > \n> > > (c) officers holding the positions of Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice-Chancellor within the University and such other positions within the University as may be specified from time to time in resolutions made by the Council for the purposes of this paragraph.\n> \n> > (3) The persons qualified to be elected as an elected academic staff member are those persons whose names appear on the Roll of Academic Staff at the date and time prescribed pursuant to clause 3 (2) of Schedule 1 for the close of nominations.\n> \n> > (4) The persons entitled to vote for the academic staff members are those persons whose names appear on the Roll of Academic Staff at the date and time prescribed pursuant to clause 3 (2) of Schedule 1 for the close of nominations.\n> \n> > (5) The provisions of Schedule 1 apply to an election conducted under this clause.\n> \n> **cl 11:** Am 2012 (134), Sch 2 \\[5\\] \\[6\\].","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Qualification for election as elected non-academic staff member","content":"#### 12 Qualification for election as elected non-academic staff member\n\n12 Qualification for election as elected non-academic staff member\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of section 8D (3) of the Act, the prescribed qualifications in respect of a person seeking election as an elected non-academic staff member are the qualifications specified in this clause.\n> \n> > (2) The Returning Officer is to keep a roll (in this By-law referred to as the Roll of Non-academic Staff) containing the names and last known addresses of the full-time staff of the University who are not staff to whom clause 11 (2) applies.\n> \n> > (3) The persons qualified to be elected as an elected non-academic staff member are those persons whose names appear on the Roll of Non-academic Staff at the date and time prescribed pursuant to clause 3 (2) of Schedule 1 for the close of nominations.\n> \n> > (4) The persons entitled to vote for the non-academic staff member are those persons whose names appear on the Roll of Non-academic Staff at the date and time prescribed pursuant to clause 3 (2) of Schedule 1 for the close of nominations.\n> \n> > (5) The provisions of Schedule 1 apply to an election conducted under this clause.\n> \n> **cl 12:** Am 2012 (134), Sch 2 \\[7\\] \\[8\\].","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Qualification for election as elected student (undergraduate) member","content":"#### 13 Qualification for election as elected student (undergraduate) member\n\n13 Qualification for election as elected student (undergraduate) member\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of section 8D (3) of the Act, the prescribed qualifications in respect of a person seeking election as an elected student (undergraduate) member are the qualifications specified in this clause.\n> \n> > (2) The Returning Officer is to keep a roll (in this By-law referred to as the Roll of Undergraduate Students) containing the names and last known addresses of:\n> > \n> > > (a) persons who are enrolled as candidates proceeding to an undergraduate degree or diploma in the University (other than persons so enrolled who are members of the staff of the University), and\n> > \n> > > (b) such other persons as may be specified from time to time in resolutions made by the Council for the purposes of this paragraph.\n> \n> > (3) The persons qualified to be elected as an elected student (undergraduate) member are those persons whose names appear on the Roll of Undergraduate Students at the date and time prescribed pursuant to clause 3 (2) of Schedule 1 for the close of nominations.\n> \n> > (4) The persons entitled to vote for the undergraduate student member are those persons whose names appear on the Roll of Undergraduate Students at the date and time prescribed pursuant to clause 3 (2) of Schedule 1 for the close of nominations.\n> \n> > (5) The provisions of Schedule 1 apply to an election conducted under this clause.\n> \n> **cl 13:** Am 2012 (134), Sch 2 \\[9\\] \\[10\\].","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Qualification for election as elected student (postgraduate) member","content":"#### 14 Qualification for election as elected student (postgraduate) member\n\n14 Qualification for election as elected student (postgraduate) member\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of section 8D (3) of the Act, the prescribed qualifications in respect of a person seeking election as an elected student (postgraduate) member are the qualifications specified in this clause.\n> \n> > (2) The Returning Officer is to keep a roll (in this By-law referred to as the Roll of Postgraduate Students) containing the names and last known addresses of:\n> > \n> > > (a) persons who are enrolled as candidates proceeding to a postgraduate degree, diploma or certificate in the University (other than persons so enrolled who are members of the staff of the University), and\n> > \n> > > (b) such other persons as may be specified from time to time in resolutions made by the Council for the purposes of this paragraph.\n> \n> > (3) The persons qualified to be elected as an elected student (postgraduate) member are those persons whose names appear on the Roll of Postgraduate Students at the date and time prescribed pursuant to clause 3 (2) of Schedule 1 for the close of nominations.\n> \n> > (4) The persons entitled to vote for the postgraduate student member are those persons whose names appear on the Roll of Postgraduate Students at the date and time prescribed pursuant to clause 3 (2) of Schedule 1 for the close of nominations.\n> \n> > (5) The provisions of Schedule 1 apply to an election conducted under this clause.\n> \n> **cl 14:** Am 2012 (134), Sch 2 \\[11\\] \\[12\\].","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Graduate members","content":"#### 15 Graduate members\n\n15 Graduate members\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of section 8E (4) of the Act, the prescribed qualifications in respect of a person seeking to be a graduate member are the qualifications specified in this clause.\n> \n> > (2) The Returning Officer is to keep:\n> > \n> > > (a) a roll (in this By-law referred to as the Roll of Graduates) containing the names and last known addresses of the graduates of the University, and\n> > \n> > > (b) a register in relation to each election of graduate members (in this By-law referred to as the Graduate Election Register) containing the names and last known addresses of graduates of the University who have duly applied to be listed on the register in relation to the election concerned.\n> \n> > (3) At least 30 days before an election of graduate members, the Returning Officer is to invite graduates of the University to apply to be listed on the Graduate Election Register relating to that election in the manner and within the time specified in the invitation.\n> \n> > (4) The Returning Officer is to make such an invitation by placing a notice to that effect:\n> > \n> > > (a) in a newspaper circulating throughout Australia, and\n> > \n> > > (b) on the Internet by means of the website of the University, and\n> > \n> > > (c) by any other means that the Returning Officer considers appropriate.\n> \n> > (5) The persons qualified to be elected as graduate members are persons whose names appear on the Roll of Graduates, other than members of the staff and students of the University, at the date and time prescribed pursuant to clause 3 (2) of Schedule 1 for the close of nominations.\n> \n> > (6) The persons entitled to vote for the graduate members are those persons whose names appear on the Graduate Election Register for the election concerned, other than members of the staff and students of the University, at the date and time prescribed pursuant to clause 3 (2) of Schedule 1 for the close of nominations.\n> \n> > (7) The provisions of Schedule 1 apply to an election conducted under this clause.\n> \n> **cl 15:** Am 2012 (134), Sch 2 \\[13\\].","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination procedures relating to appointed members","content":"#### 16 Nomination procedures relating to appointed members\n\n16 Nomination procedures relating to appointed members\n\n> > (1) The Council is to establish a Council Nominations Committee consisting of the following persons:\n> > \n> > > (a) the Chancellor,\n> > \n> > > (b) at least one Deputy Chancellor,\n> > \n> > > (c) the Vice-Chancellor,\n> > \n> > > (d) 2 members of the Council who are not academic or non-academic staff members, or undergraduate or postgraduate students, of the University.\n> \n> > (1A) Despite subclause (1), the Committee may be differently constituted if the Council so determines.\n> \n> > (2) At least 60 days before the term of office of a member of the Council appointed under section 8F or 8G of the Act expires, the Council Nominations Committee is to identify persons who may be suitable for appointment as such a member.\n> \n> > (3) The Committee is:\n> > \n> > > (a) to determine which of those persons are to be recommended to the Council:\n> > > \n> > > > (i) for suggestion for appointment by the Minister, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) for appointment by the Council,\n> > > \n> > > as the case may be, and\n> > \n> > > (b) to recommend the length of appointment for each such person, and\n> > \n> > > (c) to forward those recommendations to the Council.\n> \n> > (4) The Council is:\n> > \n> > > (a) to consider the recommendations forwarded by the Committee, and\n> > \n> > > (b) to determine which of the recommended persons are to be:\n> > > \n> > > > (i) suggested for appointment by the Minister, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) appointed by the Council,\n> > > \n> > > as the case may be, and\n> > \n> > > (c) to determine:\n> > > \n> > > > (i) in the case of the persons referred to in paragraph (b) (i), the suggested length of appointment for each such person, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) in the case of the persons referred to in paragraph (b) (ii), the length of appointment for each such person.\n> \n> > (5) The Chancellor is to forward the determinations referred to in subclause (4) (b) (i) and (c) (i) to the Minister.\n> \n> **cl 16:** Am 2012 (134), Sch 2 \\[15\\]–\\[18\\]; 2012 No 42, Sch 2.40; 2017 No 22, Sch 1.31 \\[5\\] \\[6\\].","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Casual vacancies","content":"#### 17 Casual vacancies\n\n17 Casual vacancies\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of clause 3 of Schedule 1 to the Act, the prescribed manner for filling a casual vacancy is, subject to subclause (2), the same manner as that in which the person whose seat is vacant was appointed or elected.\n> \n> > (2) In the event of a casual vacancy in the office of any elected member of the Council occurring within less than one year of the date on which the member’s term of office would have expired, such vacancy is to be filled by some person, whose name appears on the appropriate roll kept under this Part, appointed by the Council in the place of that member in the manner described in clause 18.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Elections to fill certain casual vacancies for elected members","content":"#### 18 Elections to fill certain casual vacancies for elected members\n\n18 Elections to fill certain casual vacancies for elected members\n\n> > (1) An election to fill a casual vacancy in the office of an elected member of the Council in the circumstances referred to in clause 17 (2) is to be held by the Returning Officer at a scheduled meeting of the Council.\n> \n> > (2) The Returning Officer is to advise the members of the Council of the election to be held by including a notice of the election with the papers circulated with the agenda for the meeting.\n> \n> > (3) The election is to be effected in such manner as may be determined at the meeting.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Rolls","content":"#### 19 Rolls\n\n19 Rolls\n\n> A person who is entitled to be enrolled or listed on a roll or register kept under this Part may inspect that roll or register during the time that the office of the Secretary to Council is open.\n> \n> **cl 19:** Am 2014 (238), cl 3 (1).","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of office","content":"#### 20 Term of office\n\n20 Term of office\n\n> > (1) For the purposes of section 9 (1) (c) and (d) of the Act:\n> > \n> > > (a) the term of office of an elected academic staff member is 2 years, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the term of office of an elected non-academic staff member is 2 years, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the term of office of an elected student (undergraduate) member is 2 years, and\n> > \n> > > (d) the term of office of an elected student (postgraduate) member is 2 years, and\n> > \n> > > (e) the term of office of a graduate member is 4 years.\n> \n> > (2) The term of office of some of the elected members of any class:\n> > \n> > > (a) who are elected at the first election of members of that class, and\n> > \n> > > (b) who receive fewer votes than the other elected members of that class,\n> > \n> > is, if a resolution made by the Council so provides, to be reduced from the period specified in subclause (1) to such shorter period as may be specified in the resolution in order to provide for the retirement in rotation of the elected members of that class.\n> \n> **cl 20:** Am 2012 (134), Sch 2 \\[19\\].","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Management of the University","content":"# Part 5 Management of the University\n\nPart 5 Management of the University","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Rules relating to management of University","content":"#### 21 Rules relating to management of University\n\n21 Rules relating to management of University\n\n> The Council may make rules for or with respect to all matters with respect to which the Council is empowered to make by-laws under section 28 (1) (other than paragraphs (b) and (k)) of the Act.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"The common seal","content":"# Part 6 The common seal\n\nPart 6 The common seal","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Custody of common seal","content":"#### 22 Custody of common seal\n\n22 Custody of common seal\n\n> The common seal of the University is to be kept in the custody of the Secretary to Council.\n> \n> **cl 22:** Am 2014 (238), cl 3 (1).","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of common seal","content":"#### 23 Use of common seal\n\n23 Use of common seal\n\n> The common seal of the University is to be affixed to any instrument or document in the presence of, and the affixing of the seal is to be attested by:\n> \n> > (a) the Chancellor, a Deputy Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor or any other member of the Council, and\n> \n> > (b) the Secretary to Council.\n> \n> **cl 23:** Am 2014 (238), cl 3 (1); 2017 No 22, Sch 1.31 \\[7\\].","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Register of use of common seal","content":"#### 24 Register of use of common seal\n\n24 Register of use of common seal\n\n> > (1) The Secretary to Council is to maintain a register of the use of the common seal.\n> \n> > (2) The register of the use of the common seal is to record:\n> > \n> > > (a) the nature of, and parties to, an instrument or document to which the common seal was affixed, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the date on which the common seal was affixed to an instrument or document, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the names of the persons who attested the affixing of the common seal.\n> \n> **cl 24:** Am 2014 (238), cl 3 (1).","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Courses and degrees","content":"# Part 7 Courses and degrees\n\nPart 7 Courses and degrees","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Degrees and diplomas","content":"#### 25 Degrees and diplomas\n\n25 Degrees and diplomas\n\n> The degrees and diplomas to be conferred and awarded by the University are to be specified in rules made by the Council for the purposes of this clause.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Award of degrees and diplomas","content":"#### 26 Award of degrees and diplomas\n\n26 Award of degrees and diplomas\n\n> > (1) The requirements to be satisfied for the award of degrees and diplomas, including the conditions governing the admission of students of other universities and institutions of higher education to any status within the University, are to be specified in rules made by the Council for the purposes of this clause.\n> \n> > (2) The Council may revoke a conferral or award of a degree or diploma if the Council determines that the degree or diploma has been erroneously or inappropriately conferred or awarded.","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Entrance standards and conditions of admission","content":"#### 27 Entrance standards and conditions of admission\n\n27 Entrance standards and conditions of admission\n\n> The entrance standards for students and the conditions to be satisfied for admission to the University are to be specified in rules made by the Council for the purposes of this clause.","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"Part 8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Honorary degrees","content":"# Part 8 Honorary degrees\n\nPart 8 Honorary degrees","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conferring of honorary degrees","content":"#### 28 Conferring of honorary degrees\n\n28 Conferring of honorary degrees\n\n> The Council may confer, honoris causa, any degree of the University.","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Honorary Awards Committee","content":"#### 29 Honorary Awards Committee\n\n29 Honorary Awards Committee\n\n> > (1) The Council is to establish an Honorary Awards Committee which is to consist of the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor and such other persons as may be specified from time to time in resolutions made by the Council for the purposes of this clause.\n> \n> > (2) The Honorary Awards Committee may recommend to the Council the persons on whom honorary degrees may be conferred and the criteria for selection of any such persons.\n> \n> **cl 29:** Am 2017 No 22, Sch 1.31 \\[8\\] \\[9\\].","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"Part 9","sectionType":"part","heading":"Academic costume","content":"# Part 9 Academic costume\n\nPart 9 Academic costume","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Academic costume","content":"#### 30 Academic costume\n\n30 Academic costume\n\n> > (1) The academic costume for the Chancellor consists of a gown of black damask lined with blue and trimmed with gold and a trencher cap of black with a gold tassel.\n> \n> > (2) The form of academic costume for a Deputy Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, members of the Council, the officers of the University, the graduates and the students of the University is to be as specified from time to time in resolutions made by the Council for the purposes of this subclause.\n> \n> **cl 30:** Am 2017 No 22, Sch 1.31 \\[7\\].","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Usages of academic costume","content":"#### 31 Usages of academic costume\n\n31 Usages of academic costume\n\n> The usages of the academic costumes are to be determined by resolution of the Council.","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"Part 10","sectionType":"part","heading":"University membership","content":"# Part 10 University membership\n\nPart 10 University membership","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Members of the University","content":"#### 32 Members of the University\n\n32 Members of the University\n\n> For the purposes of section 4 (c) of the Act, the other members of staff of the University are the officers holding the positions of Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Finance Officer, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Director of Library Services and such other positions as may be specified from time to time in resolutions made by the Council for the purposes of this paragraph.\n> \n> **cl 32:** Am 2014 (238), cl 3 (2).","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"Part 11","sectionType":"part","heading":null,"content":"# Part 11\n\nPart 11\n\n33 (Repealed)\n\n**pt 11:** Rep 2014 No 43, Sch 1.11.\n\n**cl 33:** Am 2014 (238), cl 3 (1). Rep 2014 No 43, Sch 1.11.","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"Part 12","sectionType":"part","heading":"The Academic Senate","content":"# Part 12 The Academic Senate\n\nPart 12 The Academic Senate","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Members of the Academic Senate","content":"#### 34 Members of the Academic Senate\n\n34 Members of the Academic Senate\n\n> The Academic Senate is to consist of:\n> \n> > (a) the Vice-Chancellor, and\n> \n> > (b) such other persons as may be specified from time to time in resolutions made by the Council for the purposes of this paragraph.","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Functions of the Academic Senate","content":"#### 35 Functions of the Academic Senate\n\n35 Functions of the Academic Senate\n\n> The Academic Senate is the principal academic body of the University and has responsibility for advising the Council and the Vice-Chancellor on matters relating to teaching, scholarship, research and related activities in accordance with terms of reference specified from time to time in resolutions made by the Council for the purposes of this clause.","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"Part 13","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"# Part 13 Miscellaneous\n\nPart 13 Miscellaneous","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal and savings","content":"#### 36 Repeal and savings\n\n36 Repeal and savings\n\n> > (1) The [University of Wollongong By-law 1991](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-1991-0174) is repealed.\n> \n> > (2) Any act, matter or thing that, immediately before the repeal of the [University of Wollongong By-law 1991](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-1991-0174), had effect under that By-law continues to have effect under this By-law (but only to the extent that it relates to this By-law and is not inconsistent with this By-law and the acts, matters or things done under this By-law).\n> \n> > (3) In particular, any rule made pursuant to a provision of the repealed By-law is taken to have been made pursuant to the corresponding provision of this By-law.","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":null,"content":"# Schedule 1\n\nSchedule 1\n\n(Clauses 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15)\n\n**sch 1:** Am 2014 (238), cl 3 (3).","sortOrder":49}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the available metadata, there is no indication that the scope of the by-law changed from its original intent. The amendments appear to be incremental updates to a by-law that has consistently governed the University of Wollongong's internal operations since 2005. However, without access to the actual text of each version, a definitive conclusion about scope change cannot be made."},"complexity_factors":["Only metadata and status information was provided — the actual substantive content of the by-law is absent, preventing meaningful complexity assessment of the rules themselves","University by-laws can involve layered governance structures, but without the text this cannot be confirmed","Multiple amendment versions (6 in total) suggest incremental changes over time, which can add complexity when tracing the evolution of specific provisions","Institutional scope is narrow (one university), limiting broader legal complexity"],"plain_english_summary":"The University of Wollongong By-law 2005 is a subordinate instrument setting the university’s internal rules—governance, conduct, student discipline, and appointments—affecting students, staff and visitors and guiding day‑to‑day operations.  \n\nNote: the supplied document contains only metadata/status (in force from 30 Sept 2005; amended five times, current from 1 June 2017) rather than the by‑law text itself, so specific obligations aren’t available here."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The By-law appears to maintain its original scope as a governance instrument establishing Council composition, officer roles, and election procedures. While amended several times (notably in 2012, 2014, and 2017), these appear to be technical updates rather than scope expansion. The structure remains consistent with traditional university by-law templates."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple cross-references to the University of Wollongong Act 1989 (the enabling legislation)","9 defined terms in the interpretation section, several referring to external statutory provisions","Repetitive structure across clauses 11-15 (electoral rolls for different staff/student categories) with minor variations","Schedule 1 contains detailed procedural rules for elections (12 clauses) including timing requirements, nomination forms, and tie-breaking by lot","Several amendment notes indicating evolutionary changes since 2005","Conditional logic for casual vacancies (clause 17) and rotational terms (clause 20(2))","Nested subclauses in nomination procedures (clause 16) with multiple levels of paragraph numbering"],"plain_english_summary":"This By-law sets out the internal governance rules for the University of Wollongong. It covers:\n\n**Who runs the University**\n- The **Chancellor** (the ceremonial head) serves a 4-year term and is elected by the University Council.\n- **Deputy Chancellors** are also elected by the Council.\n- The **Vice-Chancellor** (the chief executive) manages day-to-day operations, oversees staff and students, and sits on all University boards and committees.\n\n**Who sits on the Council (the governing body)**\nThe By-law details how different groups elect their representatives:\n- **Academic staff** (professors, lecturers, etc.) – 2-year terms\n- **Non-academic staff** (administrative and professional staff) – 2-year terms  \n- **Undergraduate students** – 2-year terms\n- **Postgraduate students** – 2-year terms\n- **Graduate members** (alumni) – 4-year terms, elected from a special register\n\nEach group has its own electoral roll (voter list). Elections are run by a **Returning Officer** (usually the Secretary to Council) using postal or electronic voting.\n\n**How appointed members are chosen**\nA **Council Nominations Committee** identifies and recommends candidates for positions appointed by the Minister or the Council itself.\n\n**Casual vacancies**\nIf an elected member leaves office less than a year before their term ends, the Council can appoint a replacement from the relevant roll rather than holding a full election.\n\n**University operations**\n- The Council can make **rules** (subordinate legislation) about most management matters.\n- The **common seal** (official stamp) is kept by the Secretary to Council and must be witnessed by two authorised people when used.\n- **Degrees and diplomas** are awarded under rules set by the Council, which can also revoke awards made in error.\n- **Honorary degrees** are awarded on recommendation of an Honorary Awards Committee.\n- **Academic dress** (gowns, hoods, etc.) is specified by the Council.\n- The **Academic Senate** advises on teaching, research, and scholarship.\n\n**Why it matters**\nThis By-law determines who has power at the University, how they get it, and how decisions are made. It affects staff, students, and alumni who want to participate in governance, and ensures the University operates within its legal framework."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The by-law replaces the 1991 by-law (cl 36(1)) but expressly preserves existing acts, rules and arrangements to the extent they are consistent with this instrument (cl 36(2)–(3)). The text supplies detailed administrative and procedural specifications rather than altering the statutory objects or expanding the University's statutory powers under the Act; it largely re-states governance mechanics and record-keeping responsibilities derived from the Act."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple distinct electoral rolls and voter/candidate qualification rules for different classes (Roll of Academic Staff; Roll of Non-academic Staff; Roll of Undergraduate Students; Roll of Postgraduate Students; Roll of Graduates) (cls 11–15)","Detailed election timetable, nomination and voting procedures including notice, form, verification and counting rules (Schedule 1 cls 2–9, Sch 1 cl 4(1)–(4), cl 5, cl 6, cl 7)","Significant discretion vested in the Returning Officer to determine election procedures, appoint assistants and choose notice methods (Sch 1 cl 1(3)–(4), cl 3(1)(b))","Council-level nomination and appointment process for appointed members with a Council Nominations Committee and multi-step recommendation/decision flow (cl 16)","Delegation and membership rules for the Vice‑Chancellor (powers, delegated authority and ex officio membership of bodies) creating managerial discretion (cls 7–9)","Operational record-keeping and secrecy obligations (custody of common seal, register, custody of voting forms) with retention and destruction rules (cls 22–24; Sch 1 cl 12)","Continuity and repeal provisions preserving prior by-law instruments and existing rules subject to consistency checks (cl 36)"],"plain_english_summary":"This by‑law sets the University of Wollongong's internal governance and electoral mechanics. It prescribes terms and nomination/election rules for Council members, establishes rolls of eligible voters and candidates, delegates authority to the Vice‑Chancellor, and sets procedures for degrees, honorary awards and the common seal. It binds Council, candidates, staff and students to specified nomination, voting, record‑keeping and committee processes and assigns decision‑making roles to the Council, the Secretary to Council and the Returning Officer."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/university-of-wollongong-by-law-2005","history":"/api/acts/university-of-wollongong-by-law-2005/history","analysis":"/api/acts/university-of-wollongong-by-law-2005/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/university-of-wollongong-by-law-2005/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/university-of-wollongong-by-law-2005/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/university-of-wollongong-by-law-2005/documents"}}