Council Meeting 2-2006

Meeting 2/2006 of the Monash University Council was held between 5.00pm and 7.10pm on Monday, 20 March 2006 in the Sir George Lush Room, Building 3a, Clayton Campus.

MINUTES

There were present:

Mr J Ellis, Chancellor, Presiding

Mr P Ramler AM, Deputy Chancellor

Dr J Hearn, Deputy Chancellor

Professor R Larkins, Vice-Chancellor and President

Associate Professor J Hurst, Chair of Academic Board

Ms K Banks-Smith

Mr J Beggs

Ms L Boston

Professor C Bourke MBE

Dr C Curwen CVO OBE

Professor S Davis

Ms P Hutchinson

Mr I Pyman

Mr P Redlich AO

Dr L Rowe

Mr L Whiteley

Dr J Zillman AO

In attendance were:

Professor S Parker, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Professor S Fahey, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International)

Mr P Marshall, Vice-President (Administration

Mr R Fairchild, Vice-President (Advancement)

Mr D Pitt, Vice-President (Finance)/Chief Financial Officer

Professor Homer Le Grand, Dean, Faculty of Arts

Secretary:

Mr Tony Calder, Director, Executive Services

PART A

1. PROCEDURAL MATTERS

At the commencement of the meeting, the Chancellor:

a) Requested Councils approval to add to the agenda Item 13 – Pro Vice-Chancellor, Monash University Malaysia – Appointment.

Council approved the inclusion of the item.

b) Noted that a revised attachment 1 – Financial Results had been emailed to members.

c) Advised Council that item 4.1.1 Berwick Campus Development – Proposal for establishment of a secondary boys college on the campus had been moved to item 1.5.2 under Confidential items due to the commercial-in-confidence nature of the item.

d) Informed Council that Professor Homer Le Grand, Dean, Faculty of Arts, would be addressing Council on the strategic directions of the Faculty.

e) Advised Council that the outcomes of Audit Committee’s consideration of the Consolidated Financial Statements would be reported for discussion by Council.

f) Dr J. Zillman advised Council that as he was the Chairman of the Board of Australian Partnership for Advanced Computing, of which VPAC is a member (refer item 11.2), should the item be starred he may have a potential conflict of interest.

1.1 Apologies

Apologies were received from Ms L Adler, Ms S Smith and Dr C Williams.

Council was advised that Professor Edwina Cornish, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research), was unable to attend the meeting.

1.2 Special Leave

Council noted that the following requests for special leave had been requested and approved at previous meetings:

1.3 Starring of Items

Items 1.1 Apologies, 1.2 Special Leave, 1.3 Starring of Items, 1.4 Approval of Non-Starred Items, 2 Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting, 3 Chancellor’s Business, 4 Vice-Chancellor’s Business, 6 Report of the Audit Committee, 7.1 Report of the Resources and Finance Committee, 9.1 Receipt of Academic Board Report and 10.1 Receipt of Gippsland Advisory Council report had already been "starred" for discussion.

1.4 Approval of Non-Starred Items

Council resolved on the motion of the Chairman:

that all items on the agenda not starred be adopted without discussion, and the action recommended be taken or the information therein noted.

1.5 Confidential Items

1.5.1 Use of the University Seal

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/5

Council noted the report of the Vice-Chancellor dated 8 March 2006 on the affixing of the Common Seal to documents executed under Seal pursuant to Statute 8.1, Section 2.1.5.

For file RMO1997/0889

For action or noting by: Vice-President (Finance)/Chief Financial Officer, University Solicitor.

1.5.2 Berwick Campus Development – Proposal for establishment of a secondary boys college on the campus

The Vice-Chancellor outlined to Council the history of the Berwick campus including the ceding by the Victorian Government of the 54 acre site to the university to create the campus and the proposal currently under consideration by the Minister to develop the campus in accord with the Berwick Campus Urban Plan.

Further, the Vice Chancellor advised Council that the proposal to construct a secondary school on the site was consistent with and an appropriate use of the space and may also result in reduced costs to the university via the sharing of facilities such as sporting amenities and performing arts facilities.

Concluding his overview of the proposal, the Vice Chancellor noted that aspects of the proposal remained commercial-in-confidence and that the state government had indicated support for the development of a secondary school on the site.

In response to a question, Mr D. Pitt, Vice-President (Finance) advised that the university had the power to dispose of land subject to obtaining the approval of the Minister.

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/6

Council approved the sale of up to 6 hectares of land at the Berwick campus to the entity named in the documentation for the purposes of establishing a secondary boys’ college on the site subject to:

1. Appropriate terms being agreed between the entity named in the documentation and Monash University;

2. approval is sought and granted by the Minister of Education as required by s.35AA (1) of the Monash University Act;

3. any conditions of approval granted by the Minister are met;

4. any requirements of the Government Land Monitor are met; and

5. the Valuation is in accordance with any requirements of the Valuer –General.

For file RMO1998/0609

For action or noting by: Vice-President (Finance), Pro Vice-Chancellor Campus Coordination, University Solicitor, Director-Major Projects, Campus Manager – Berwick.

1.6 Admission of Observers

Authorised observers were admitted to the meeting following confidential items.

2. Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting

2.1 Minutes of Meeting No 8/2005

The Minutes of Meeting No 8/2005 held on 12 December 2005 were circulated.

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/7

Council confirmed the Minutes of Meeting No. 8/2005 held on Monday, 12 December 2005 subject to amendment of item 4.1 Vice-Chancellor’s Report to Council as follows:

"The Vice-Chancellor provided Council with an update on some matters referred to in his written report including that Monash would review its coursework offerings in 2006, however, there were no plans to move to a "Graduate School model". Council was also advised that Monash had been awarded approximately $6 M $4.6 for high achievement via the Learning and Teaching Performance Fund."

For action or noting by: Secretary to Council

PART B STARRED ITEMS

3. Chancellor’s Business

3.1 Chancellor’s Report to Council

The Chancellor informed Council that he had recently attended the installation ceremony for Dr Michael Chaney AO, Chancellor, University of Western Australia.

The Working Party to progress aspects of the Monash Campaign Plan had met prior to the Council meeting and discussed a range of issues relating to the campaign. The Chancellor advised Council that an action plan would be presented to Council for consideration.

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/8

Council received the oral report of the Chancellor.

For file RMO1998/2347

For action or noting by: Vice-President (Advancement)

3.2 Australia Day Honours

The Chancellor, on behalf of Council, congratulated individuals associated with Monash University awarded honours (as detailed in the document provided) in the Queens Birthday list noting particularly the award of Officer in the Order of Australia (AO) to Professor Edward Byrne, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/9

Council noted with acclamation Australia Day Honours awarded to key individuals associated with Monash University as detailed in the paper provided.

For file RMO1999/0190

For action or noting by: Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

3.3 Report on the outcomes of the Council Conference (meeting 1/2006)

During the discussion of the item, members were advised of the following:

• The comments provided by Council members were extremely informative and that the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor and Secretary to Council would provide a further report to Council on actions that will be taken in relation to the Council – 2005 Performance Evaluation;

• the Chancellor noted advice that Council members had restated the importance of ordering Council business so that matters of strategic importance were given priority for discussion at Council meetings, and

• that the 2007 Council Conference program include an opportunity for Council to meet with members of the Vice-Chancellors Group to assess and comment on the University’s progress in achieving the goals/objectives detailed in planning documents.

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/10

Council approved the Report on the outcomes of the Council Conference (meeting 1/2006) subject to inclusion of the following sentence in the first paragraph of item 7:

"Referring to the distribution paper detailing the objectives and participating staff members in the proposal to establish a research academy with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, . . ."

For file RMO1998/2347

For action or noting by: Secretary to Council

4. Vice-Chancellor’s Business

4.1 Vice-Chancellor’s Report to Council

The Vice-Chancellor provided Council with an update on some of the matters referred to in his written report including:

• That the Memorandum of Understanding announcing the intention to establish a joint research institute (academy) with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay had been signed in the presence of the Prime Minister and that a full suite of documentation formally establishing the institute would be presented to the Council by, or at, the December meeting of Council.

• The recent graduation ceremony for students at the South African campus and the continuing increase in the number of enrolling students at the campus.

• The successful dinner held by the Engineering Foundation at the Synchrotron

• An outline of the program to date for participants in the Vice-Chancellors Ancora Impar Student Leadership Program and that the feedback from the participants had been extremely positive.

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/11

Council received and noted the Vice-Chancellor’s Report to Council.

For file RMO1998/2347

4.2 2005 Annual Report to Parliament of the Council of Monash University

The Vice-Chancellor introduced the item noting that the Annual Report – 2005 – Report of Operations continued the university’s commitment to Triple Bottom Line reporting while ensuring that the report met a range of accounting and government standards/guidelines. Further, noting that the format of the Report complied with a range of compliance requirements, Council was advised that the university was considering publishing a separate more user friendly publication focused on academic & research highlights.

Mr D Pitt, Vice-President (Finance), outlined to Council the major features of the consolidated financial statements including:

• That both the Monash University and consolidated group results were pleasing;

• the good consolidated result had been achieved due to the good outcomes of the Foundation, Monash College, Monash IVF and the better than expected performance of Monash South Africa;

• all key financial ratios are healthy;

• Monash has, comparative to other universities, a high level of borrowing to support the capital development program but the level of borrowing could be readily offset against the university’s high level of investments;

• 2006 would be a more difficult year than 2005 with an expected surplus of approximately $30m.

The Chancellor invited the Chair of the Audit Committee, Ms P Hutchinson, to brief Council on the audit status of the financial accounts. Ms Hutchison advised Council that the Audit Committee met on Friday 10^th March to review the financial statements and at the conclusion of the meeting three issues remained outstanding – these being an audit query about a revenue item in MONYX Pty Ltd. Accounts, the need to include a Note detailing the changes made to the 2004 comparatives in order to comply with the introduction of the IFRS’s and an ongoing discussion with the external auditors as to whether some identified loans were "impaired" or "unimpaired".

Ms Hutchinson advised Council that the MONYX matter had now be resolved and the required NOTE had been tabled at the meeting. Further, attachment1, Financial Results, had been revised and emailed to members the previous week.

Mr Pitt advised Council that a range of matters relating to MONYX had been resolved, that a review of the company was underway including an assessment of the services the company will provide post VSU and that the university was working with the auditors on the "impaired loan" matter and, if required, the methodology for writing down the loans.

Council discussed the "impaired loan" issue and resolved to grant Audit Committee the power to approve an amendment to the accounts of up to $10m to accommodate the outcomes of discussions with the auditors. Any greater change to the accounts would require the financial statements to be returned to Council.

During further discussion the following matters were noted/suggested:

• Council had previously agreed that loans to the South Africa campus would be recovered and any surplus would be then reinvested in the South Africa campus;

• Monash Property South Africa Ltd has an appreciating asset via the land value of the site;

• Council noted advice that the increase in research income had resulted in increased salary costs; and

• a number of editorial and style changes were suggested for the Report of Operations.

Concluding the discussion, Council reviewed the recommendation for the item and resolved that the wording remained appropriate given the outstanding matter.

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/12

Council adopted the University’s Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ending 31 December 2005 subject to completion of an acceptable audit by the Victorian Auditor-General.

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/13

Council approved the 2005 Annual Report to Parliament of the Council of Monash University for forwarding to the Minister for Education and Training.

For file RMO2005/1427

For action or noting by: Vice-President (Finance), Director, Audit and Risk Management.

4.3 Report of the outcomes of the Senior Management Summit 2006 incorporating University-wide Annual Priorities for 2007

Professor Stephen Parker, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor introduced the matter for discussion noting that the document supplied was both a report and detailed the proposed Annual Priorities for 2007 which required Council approval.

Professor Parker outlined to Council the proposed priorities for 2007.

Members discussed a range of matters including the capacity to measure achievements against each priority, research and the cost of research, inclusion of performance against targets in the 2007 Annual Report and a suggested editorial change.

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/14

Council received the Report to Council on the Senior Management Summit. Council discussed and approved the University-wide Annual Priorities for 2007.

For file RMO1997/1558

For action or noting by: Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor

4.4 Education Plan (2006-2010)

Professor Stephen Parker, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, advised Council that the Education Plan had been returned to Council as it now incorporated editorial suggestions from the earlier discussion at Council (meeting 8/2005).

During discussion Professor Parker offered, and Council agreed, to a presentation on learning and teaching measures, a member suggested that all plans include the planning pyramid in order to locate the plan within the planning cycle and a list of acronyms would be included in plans.

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/15

Council received and approved the Education Plan (2006 – 2010).

For file RMO2006/0015

For action or noting by: Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor

4.5 Address to Council by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts

The Chancellor invited the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Professor H. Le Grand, to address the Council.

Professor Le Grand outlined to Council the structure of the faculty noting that the important improvements made since 1999 had been the result of the energy and commitment of the staff of the faculty.

Future directions for the faculty would include developing closer associations with the off-shore campuses, resolution of problems related to the Menzies Building, greater interaction at Peninsula and Caulfield campuses and fostering greater collaboration across faculty boundaries.

The Chancellor thanked Professor Le Grand for his address and invited Council members to direct any questions to Professor Le Grand over dinner.

PART C ITEMS FOR APPROVAL OR INFORMATION

5 Matters Arising from the Minutes (not dealt with elsewhere in the agenda)

6 Report of the Audit Committee

Secretarial note: Discussion of the Consolidated Financial Accounts, and their audit status occurred during discussion of item 4.2 – 2005 Annual Report to Parliament of the Council of Monash University.

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/16

Council noted the unconfirmed Minutes of Meeting 1/06 of the Audit Committee.

Council adopted the final draft of the University’s 2005 Consolidated Financial Statements noting that the accounts are still subject to final clearance by the Auditor-General.

Council noted the consolidated report on the legal compliance process for the December quarter 2005.

For file RMO1997/1579

For action or noting by: Director, Audit & Risk Management

7 Report of the Resources and Finance Committee

In response to a question, Mr Marshall, Vice President (Administration) advised Council that the university had received legal advice that there was insufficient evidence available to prosecute individual for damage to the student bar area in the Campus Centre at Clayton.

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/17

Receipt of Report

Council received and noted the Report of the Resources and Finance Committee meeting held on 10 March 2006.

Amenities Fees 2006 Update

Council approved the allocation of amenities fees to Gippsland campus in accordance with the allocation schedule of previous years.

Consolidated Financial Statements as at 31 December 2005

Secretarial note: The consolidated financial statements will be considered as part of item 4.2 – 2005 Annual Report to Parliament of the Council of Monash University.

Monash Commercial Funding

Council approved the conversion of the debt owed to the University of $1.538 million at 31 December 2005 into equity in Monash Commercial, effective 1 January 2006.

New South African Loan: Campus Centre Building

Council approved the loan funding to Monash Property South Africa Pty Ltd for the purposes of construction of the new Campus Centre building on the following terms:

Loan Amount: Rand 45,000,000

Term: Repayable on demand

Interest Rate: Interest free for first 5 years. Thereafter the charging of interest will be reviewed annually. In the event that Monash University decides to charge interest it agrees that the interest charged will be no more than 1% over the South African Prime Rate.

Principal Repayments: Repayments of principal in minimum amounts of Rand 100,000 will be allowed at any time during the term of the facility.

Security: Unsecured.

Conditions Precedent: The provision of the loan will be subject to receipt of the approval of the Reserve Bank of South Africa.

International Water Centre (IWC)

Council:

• approved the University entering into the International Water Centre joint venture, and
• delegated authority to the Vice-Chancellor to enter into the International Water Centre Agreement and Activity Agreement for the South African water node, subject to approval of the agreements by the University Solicitor’s Office.

Berwick Campus Developments

Secretarial Note: Consideration of this matter took place at item 1.5.2 of the Council Agenda.

Authorised Signatories: Update

Council approved the following:

• the list of authorised signatories to all Monash University bank accounts be as follows:

  • Mr D. M. Pitt Vice-President Finance and Chief Financial Officer

  • Mr D. G. McWaters Divisional Director, Corporate Finance

  • Mr G. A. S. Murray Treasurer

  • Mr R. Dias Deputy Director, Financial Resources Management

  • Ms M. Bexley

  • Ms H. Bradbury

  • Mr P. Wheatland

  • Mr C. McCarty

  • Mr B. P. Hannigan

  • Mr N. Hiscox

• that future changes to the list of authorised signatories can be approved by any two (2) of Vice-President Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Divisional Director, Corporate Finance, Treasurer or Divisional Director, Financial Resources Management,
• that the bank account held with the Development Bank of Singapore be closed.

Monash Property South Africa: Tax Issues

Council approved:

Subject to the approval of South African regulatory authorities, that Monash University reinstates interest charges on all, or part of the loan funds provided, effective 1 January 2006 with interest capitalisation to be allowed where cashflow implications warrant.

Subject to the approval of South African regulatory authorities, that Monash University increases the capitalisation of Monash Property South Africa Ltd by converting the AUD loan of $4,032,296, currently provided for the Seminar building, to equity.

Receipt of Proceedings

Council noted the proceedings of meeting 1/2006 of Resources and Finance Committee held on 10 March 2006.

For file RMO2005/1400

For action or noting by: Vice-President (Finance), Secretary to Resources & Finance Committee

8 Report of Monash Commercial Pty Ltd

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/18

Council received and noted the report of the Board of Monash Commercial Pty Ltd of the meeting held on 21 February.

For file RMO2005/081

For action or noting by: CEO – Monash Commercial

9. Report of the Academic Board

9.1 In response to a question, Associate Professor J Hurst, President, Academic Board outlined the role of the Board and offered to meet with any member of Council to discuss the role and recently completed performance evaluation of the Board.

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/19

Council received and noted the Report of Meeting 1/2006 of the Academic Board held on Wednesday, 22 February 2006.

For file RMO2004/0809

For action or noting by: Secretary to Academic Board

9.2 Amendment pursuant to Statute 2.3 Faculties Regulations (Amendment 1, 2006)

The legislation under this item was prepared and forwarded by the University Solicitor’s Office and has been endorsed by the Academic Board. The regulations amend schedule 8 of the Faculties Regulations, and effect changes to the sub-categories of student members and terms of membership. Documentation is attached. (Attachment A).

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/20

Council made the amendments to the Faculties Regulations (Amendment No. 1, 2006).

For file RMO1997/1504

For action or noting by: University Solicitor

9.3 Establishment of the Centre for Power Transformer Monitoring, Diagnostics and Life Management

Academic Board endorsed the proposal, submitted by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), of the Faculty of Engineering to establish the Centre for Power Transformer Monitoring, Diagnostics and Life Management. (Attachment B).

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/21

Council approved the proposal to establish the Centre for Power Transformer Monitoring, Diagnostics and Life Management.

For file RMO2005/1347

For action or noting by: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)

9.4 Establishment of the Monash European and EU Studies Centre

Academic Board endorsed the proposal, submitted by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), of the Faculty of Arts, to establish the Monash European and EU Studies Centre. (Attachment C).

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/22

Council approved the proposal to establish the Monash European and EU Studies Centre.

For file RMO2005/1359

For action or noting by: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)

9.5 Receipt of Proceedings

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/23

Council noted the proceedings of the Academic Board meeting held on 22 February 2006.

For file RMO1997/0898

For action or noting by: Secretary to Academic Board

10. Report of the Gippsland Advisory Council

10.1 Receipt of Report

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/24

Council received and noted the report of the Gippsland Advisory Council meeting 7/2005 held on 29 November 2005.

For file RMO1997/0888

10.2 Receipt of Proceedings

In response to a question on the duplication of coursed across campuses and the cost drivers for each course, the Vice Chancellor informed Council that a session was scheduled for later in the year on campus direction, financial and related campus information.

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/25

Council noted the proceedings of the Gippsland Advisory Council meeting 7/2005 held on 29 November 2005

For file RMO1997/0888

For action or noting by: Chairman and Secretary, Gippsland Advisory Council, Pro Vice-Chancellor Gippsland

11. General Business

11.1 Senior Appointments

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/26

Council noted the following and accepted the indicated offers of appointment approved by the Vice-Chancellor and President:

Associate Professor Dietrich Fausten – Professor of Economics, Department of Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics

Dr Helen Keleher – Professor and Head of Health Science, School of Primary Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Associate Professor Steven Langford – Professor of Organic Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science

Professor Jakob Madsen – Professor of Economics, Department of Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics

Associate Professor Pushkar Maitra - Professor of Economics, Department of Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics

Professor Imad Moosa – Professor of Finance, Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Business and Economics

Professor Mark Oakley Browne – Professor and Director, Centre for Multi-Disciplinary Studies, School of Rural Health, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Associate Professor Margaret Somerville – Professor of Education, Learning and Development, Faculty of Education, Gippsland campus

Professor Peter Sullivan - Professor of Education, Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, Faculty of Education

Professor Shane Thomas – Professor of Primary Health Care Research, School of Primary Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

11.2 Victorian Partnership for Advanced Computing Limited (ABN 59 093 732 426): Change of Monash Director and Representative

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/27

Council approved the nomination of Professor Ah Chung Tsoi as a Director of VPAC in succession to Professor Cornish, and authorised the University Solicitor to give notice of the nomination to the Company Secretary of VPAC, and satisfy the formal requirements of the company relating to the appointment.

Council appointed Professor Ah Chung Tsoi as a Representative of Monash University for the purposes of Clause 9 of the VPAC Constitution, and authorised the University Solicitor to certify and give notice of the appointment to the Company Secretary of VPAC in the form required by the Corporations Act 2001.

For file RMO2006/0445

For action or noting by: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), University Solicitor, Professor Ah Chun Tsoi

11.3 The Australia and New Zealand School of Government Limited ACN 102 908 118 ("ANZSOG") – Further Amendment of the Constitution and Members’ Agreement.

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/28

Council approved the amendments to the ANZSOG Constitution made unanimously at the Company’s AGM on 25 November 2005, as incorporated by substitution in the proposed Second Addendum to the Members’ Agreement.

Council authorised the Vice-Chancellor to sign the proposed Second Addendum to the Members’ Agreement giving effect to the changes for which ANZSOG members voted unanimously at the company’s AGM on 25 November 2005.

For file RMO2004/0126

For action or noting by: University Solicitor, Dean, Faculty of Business and Economics

11.4 Power of Attorney in respect of confidentiality and material transfer agreements

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/29

Council approved the granting of Powers of Attorney to Business Development Managers and the Patents Manager to sign the following documents:

Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs) between the University and 3rd parties, and

Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) relating to materials transferred for research purposes (whether the university is receiving or transferring such materials).

For file RMO2004/1183

For action or noting by: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), CEO – Monash Commercial, University Solicitor

12. Next Meeting

The next meeting of Council is scheduled to be held at 5.00pm on Monday, 29 May 2006 at the Clayton Campus.

13. Pro Vice-Chancellor, Monash University Malaysia - Appointment

RESOLUTION CL2/2006/30

Council approved that Professor Merilyn Liddell be made an offer of appointment as Pro Vice-Chancellor, Monash University Malaysia, for the period commencing on 23 June 2006 and expiring on 31 December 2007, or such earlier date to be agreed between the Vice-Chancellor and the appointee.

For action or noting by: Manager, Senior Appointments