Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this version of the document. It also contains information contact details for the subject matter expert.  To the right, a brief summary of the changes between this and the previous version is provided.

Rules Governing Convocation and the Alumni Advisory Committee (as the Standing Committee of Convocation)

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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 15th February 2018 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 31st December 2019 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 15th February 2018 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date 4th March 2020 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

24 June, 2019:  Clause 26(d) amended to reflect the original clause and correct an error in migration of this clause to the new policy library.


This is the first version of this document to be published in the new UON Policy Library. For all intents and purposes, this version is reflective of the version that was approved, published and in effect at the time the new Policy Library was launched. In migrating the document to the new Policy Library it was subjected to reformatting, including the application of a new numbering system.


The following information details the history of changes to the document prior to its publication in the new UON Policy Library:


15/2/2018 – Administrative amendment – updating superseded titles and By-law references, consistent with Governance Rule.


22/09/17 - Council - Interim amendments, pending review of the rule, to reflect content now contained in the Governance Rule made to clauses 3.1 to 3.6, 3.8, 3.9.2,3.11, 3.12, 6 and to annexure 3.


25/09/14 - University Secretary - Administrative amendment - Clause 6 is subject to proposed amendments to the By-law, and will only come into effect upon a date to be declared by Council.


Pending amendments to the By-laws of the University - Council - Includes Clause ‘Proposal for External Members of Council’ an inclusion that was approved by the Council on 230514 subject to consistent amendment the By-law being made by the NSW Parliament


23/05/14 (the date the Rule takes effect) - Council - This Rule amends the Rules Governing the Operation of the Alumni Advisory Committee and accords with the resolution of Council which contained



Clauses Amended:Rule: All