University of Otago Council membership 2022

Membership

The University Council is chaired by the Chancellor, Dr Royden Somerville QC. In the absence of the Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor, Mr Stephen Higgs deputises.

Appointed by the Minister for Tertiary Education

• Ms Suzanne L Ellison
• Mr Stephen J Higgs
• Dr Royden J Somerville, QC
• Mr Malcolm A Wong

Ex Officio

• The Vice-Chancellor (Acting) – Professor Helen Nicholson

Elected by the academic staff

• Associate Professor Charles R Pigden

Elected by the professional staff

• Ms Melissa L Lethaby

President of the Otago University Students' Association Incorporated

• Ms Melissa K Lama

Appointed by the University of Otago Council

• Mr Frazer B Barton
• Mr Martin R Dippie
• Ms L Carrie Hobson
• Ms Trish A Oakley

Secretary to the Council

• Mr C J Stoddart