Ordinance 8: Committees
8.1 The most senior formal committees of the University (namely the Council, the Senate and the University Executive Board) may establish their own committees for delegation of business as they deem fit, and have the authority to review, merge or disband such committees.
Additionally, these bodies (and their committees) may establish panels, boards and steering or task and finish groups on an ad hoc basis to discharge specific roles and functions.
8.2 As the ultimate decision-making body, the Council’s current committees are as follows:
- Senate
- Audit and Risk Committee
- Constitution and Nominations Committee
- Finance Committee
- Remuneration Committee
- Urgent Decisions Group
8.3 Joint Committees shall be established in exceptional circumstances, including the joint committee of the Council and the Senate to recommend to the Council appointment of the Vice-Chancellor and President.
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Ordinances
- Ordinance 1
Definition of Ordinances - Ordinance 2
Members of the University - Ordinance 3
The Council - Ordinance 4
The Court - Ordinance 5
The Senate - Ordinance 6
University Executive Board - Ordinance 7
Officers of the University - Ordinance 8
Committees - Ordinance 9
Standing Orders of Senior University Committees - Ordinance 10
Auditors - Ordinance 11
Custody and use of the University Seal - Ordinance 12
Contracts - Ordinance 13
Academic Organisation - Ordinance 14
Examiners and Examinations - Ordinance 15
Boards of Studies - Ordinance 16
Deprivation or revocation of academic qualifications (formerly Ordinance 7) - Ordinance 17
Honorary degrees - Ordinance 18
Congregations (Graduation ceremonies) - Ordinance 19
University of York Students' Union - Ordinance 20
The Graduate Students' Association
Related links
Ordinances
- Ordinance 1
Definition of Ordinances - Ordinance 2
Members of the University - Ordinance 3
The Council - Ordinance 4
The Court - Ordinance 5
The Senate - Ordinance 6
University Executive Board - Ordinance 7
Officers of the University - Ordinance 8
Committees - Ordinance 9
Standing Orders of Senior University Committees - Ordinance 10
Auditors - Ordinance 11
Custody and use of the University Seal - Ordinance 12
Contracts - Ordinance 13
Academic Organisation - Ordinance 14
Examiners and Examinations - Ordinance 15
Boards of Studies - Ordinance 16
Deprivation or revocation of academic qualifications (formerly Ordinance 7) - Ordinance 17
Honorary degrees - Ordinance 18
Congregations (Graduation ceremonies) - Ordinance 19
University of York Students' Union - Ordinance 20
The Graduate Students' Association