Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00724:reg:52
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52      Acting Pro-Chancellor

       The Council may, in writing, appoint an appointed member to act as Pro-Chancellor during any period, or all periods, when:

(a)    there is a vacancy in the office of Pro-Chancellor; or

(b)    the Pro-Chancellor is:

(i)    acting as Chancellor; or

(ii)    absent on leave of absence given by the Council; or

(iii)    unable, for any reason, to perform the duties of the office.

            [Note: The Acts Interpretation Act has provisions applying to acting appointments (see sections 33AB and 33A(1)).]

Division 6.3—Vice-Chancellor

General note for Division 6.3
     The ANU Act provides for there to be a Vice-Chancellor of the University (see section 34(1)).
     The Vice-Chancellor is appointed by the Council (section 34(1)).
     The Vice-Chancellor is the University's chief executive officer (section 34(2)(a)).
     The Vice-Chancellor has the powers and duties prescribed by the statutes or, subject to the statutes, as the Council determines (section 34(2)(b)).
     The Vice-Chancellor is a Council member (section 10(1)(c)).
     In addition to being a Council member, the Vice-Chancellor may be appointed as a Nominations Committee member (see section 10(2)(b)).
     Subject to the statutes, the Vice-Chancellor holds office for the period, and on the conditions, that the Council determines (section 34(3)).