Terms of Reference
- To make recommendations to the Council on Campus Master Plans, incorporating sustainability considerations and related matters pertaining to the physical design, development and maintenance of the University including campus landscaping elements.
- To make recommendations to the Council on all capital proposals and projects* with proposed expenditure over $7.5 million (if within approved budget) considering the robustness of presented business cases, alignment with University strategy and plans; affordability; and consequential implications for the University's overall capital programme.
- To make recommendations to the Council on the disposal of land and buildings, or any other asset with a value of over $2.5 million.
- To have oversight of the university’s long term capital planning and recommend to Council updates and revisions of the long-term capital plan (min 10-year periods).
- To receive progress reports on approved capital projects, including post-implementation reviews.
- To monitor achievement of project benefits.
- To have oversight of the membership of Project Steering Committees for capital projects approved by the Committee.
- To provide oversight of strategic risks allocated by the Audit and Risk Committee and provide advice to Council and other Committees of Council as appropriate.
- To review and endorse for Council governance policies and frameworks related to capital projects.
- To provide advice on any other matters which University management escalates to the Committee, and which pertain to the University's capital programme or projects.
* A capital project at the University is defined as a significant investment in physical infrastructure, such as constructing new buildings, renovating existing facilities, or developing campus utilities. This excludes projects focused on digital infrastructure, like IT systems or software development.
Constitution
- Independent Chair (appointed by Council)
- Chancellor
- Vice-Chancellor
- 3 members of Council
- 3 members of the Academic Staff (appointed after consultation with Pro-Vice-Chancellors)
- Chief Operating Officer
In attendance
- Chief Financial Officer
- Director, Property and Campus Development
- Chief Digital Officer
- Head, Transformation and Improvement Office
- Head, Enterprise Project Management Office
- Head, Campus Development
- Registrar and Secretary to the Council