1. Purpose and Objectives
This policy outlines the conduct of meetings to be adopted by Senate committees.
2. Definitions, Terms, Acronyms
Senate - The University of Queensland Senate
3. Policy Scope/Coverage
This policy applies to all Senate committees and sub-committees.
4. Policy Statement
The procedure for conducting Senate committee meetings must be consistent among all committees. Compliance with this policy is mandatory in order to ensure this consistency.
5. Senate Committees: Conduct of Meetings
5.1 Chairperson
If Senate does not appoint a chairperson, the committee is to appoint one of its members.
If the chairperson is absent from a meeting, the committee appoints one of its members to preside over the meeting.
The person presiding over a meeting has a deliberative vote and, if needed, a casting vote.
5.2 Co-opting of members
A committee may co-opt up to two additional members who may vote on any matter except the exercise of a delegation from Senate.
5.3 Delegation of power from Senate
If a committee is to exercise a power delegated to it by Senate, at least one senator must be present.
5.4 Quorum
The quorums for Senate committees are:
No. of members Quorum
2-3 All members
4-6 3
7 or more 5