Governance

Lincoln University is governed by a Council which is responsible for the strategic direction and performance of the University and ensuring all statutory requirements, and in particular those of the Education Act 1989, are met.

The Council approves the management framework and overall structure and operation of the University, including delegations to the Vice-Chancellor and Academic Board.

The University's Investment Plan is the major guiding document.

The Council's responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that the University attains the highest standards of excellence in education, training and in research
• Acknowledging the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi
• Ensuring the well-being of students, and
• Ensuring the responsible use of resources.

The Council is involved in assessing key issues in academic quality management and in particular, the consideration of outputs, through its Audit and Risk Management Committee.

The Council is chaired by the Chancellor.  The current members are listed below, with the year in which their current term ends.

Four persons appointed by the Minister of Education

• Martin Clements, MNZM (2014)
• Brian Gargiulo, MBE (2011)
• Andrew Macfarlane, BAgrSc (Linc), MNZIPIM (2013)
• Linda Tame, BEc (ANU), DipTchg (2013)

Vice-Chancellor

• Professor Roger J. Field, BSc (Hons) PhD (Hull), FNZIM

Chairperson of the Academic Board

• Professor Sheelagh Matear, MSc (CNAA), PhD (Plym)

One member elected by the Academic Staff

• Lawrence J Hill, BCom(VPM) (Linc), DipBS (Dispute Resolution) (Massey), LLB (Waikato)  (2014)

One member elected by the General Staff

•  Royston Boot (2012)

Two students/former students

•  Ivy Harper, BMPD (Linc) (2011)
•  Karyn Andersen (2011)

One member appointed in consultation with the Employers' Federation

•  Edward (Ted) P. Rogers, FCISA (2014)

One member appointed in consultation with the Combined Trade Union

•  Karena Brown, BA (Hons) (Cant) (2014)

One member nominated by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu

•  Donald Couch, CertTchg, MA (NZ) (2012)

Appointed by the Council

•  Thomas (Tom) C. Lambie (Chancellor), BAgrCom (Cant) (2014)
•  Anthony (Tony) J. Hall (Pro-Chancellor) (2012)
•  John M Chetwin, MAgrSc (Hons) (Cant), CNZM (2012)
• David Yardley, DipAgr, DipVFM (Linc) (2014)

Two graduates elected by the Court of Convocation

•  Elizabeth Cruickshank, DipHort(Dist.) (2012)
•  Peter Wardell, BAgrSc (Linc), NZX Dip (2014)

Dates for 2012

The dates for Council meetings in 2012 are as follows:

• 15 February
• 21 February
• 20 April - Graduation
• 24 April
• 19 June
• 21 August
• 16 October
• 11 December

Council agenda, papers & minutes 

The Council papers available below are from the public session of each Council meeting.