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Governance Rule

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Status	Historic	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	14th July 2020	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	14th July 2023	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	University Council	The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date	26th June 2020	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	10th March 2024	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Executive	Dianne Allen University Secretary dianne.allen@newcastle.edu.au	This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact	Dianne Allen University Secretary dianne.allen@newcastle.edu.au Governance and Assurance Services	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

25 July 2023: Corrections to clauses 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, 40, 41, 43, 45, 49, 54. Approved as administrative amendment by University Secretary.

30 January 2023: Reference to DVCGEP amended to DVCG. Approved by University Secretary 30 January 2023.

8 April 2022: amendments to Section 3 of the Governance Rule to incorporate revised functions from the Interim Constitution of the Academic Senate Rule (rescinded). Approved by Council 25 March, 2022.

17 August 2021: Clause 20 updated. Approved by University Secretary 11 August 2021, in accordance with Council resolution C21:051 22 June 2021.

The changes are a series of minor updates and amendments to the Governance Rule. These changes are principally required for administrative convenience and clarification in relation to elections, membership of the Academic Senate, and the process for revoking honorary degrees and awards.

Clauses Amended:Rule: 17, 20, 21, 31, 32 and 57