Governance

The La Trobe University Council is the governing authority of the University and is chaired by the Chancellor. The Vice-Chancellor is appointed by Council to be the chief executive officer of the University.

For detailed information regarding the Council’s composition, powers and responsibilities, election regulations and terms and conditions of office of members, refer to the La Trobe University Act 1964 (PDF 480kb).

The Council’s central role is to identify the distinctive character of the institution, to plan strategically, and to ensure that the University responds to the wider social context in which it operates.

The statutes and regulations provide the regulatory framework within which the operations of the University are carried out. The Code of Conduct guides all members of the University, including Council members, as to the standards required of them.

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