The Audit and Risk Committee is responsible for monitoring the ongoing effectiveness of financial reporting, internal controls, statutory and regulatory compliance and risk management activities.

The Committee monitors trends in the University’s risk profile and considers how it manages or mitigates key risk exposures. It implements risk management through its business processes of planning, budgeting, investment and project analysis and operations management.

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The Capital and Investment Committee has planning and performance oversight of the University’s major capital investments and financial planning, including making recommendations to Council.

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The Executive Committee acts for Council on matters that require immediate attention between Council meetings.  It reports major decisions to the next meeting of Council.

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The Honours and Appointments Committee is responsible for making recommendations to Council on the award of Honorary Doctorates and other Honours, and on internal and external appointments to Council.

Recipients of University Honours can be found on the Professores Emeriti, Honorary Doctorates and Canterbury Distinguished Professors page.

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The University Appeals Committee hears student appeals on academic and misconduct matters.

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The primary purpose of the Vice-Chancellor Employment Committee is to review the Vice-Chancellor’s remuneration package and performance.  Concurrence is then sought from the Public Service Commission and Council is informed.  The Committee also manages the process around Vice-Chancellor selection and appointment.

Ex officio members

• Chancellor - Hon. Amy Adams
• Pro-Chancellor - Hon. Poto Williams

Three members elected by Council

• Ms Rachel Robilliard
• Ms Gillian Simpson
• Ms Lisa Tumahai

Terms of reference

To act for the Council in dealing with matters relating to the employment of the Vice-Chancellor, including leave and annual review of performance.  The Committee periodically reports its activities to Council.