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Status	Current	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	13th May 2022	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	1st December 2023	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	QUT Council	The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date	13th May 2022	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	Not Applicable	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Policy Owner	Sonya Betros Director, Governance and Performance	The position responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a policy document and its review.
Enquiries Contact	Sonya Betros Director, Governance and Performance	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

QUT implemented a new policy management system (database with web interface) in December 2023. This is the first version of this document published in the new Manual of Policies and Procedures application. The document has been migrated and reformatted to enable publication but is reflective of the approved and current version that was in effect at the time of implementation. Please contact mopp@qut.edu.au if you require an earlier version.

Modification History

Date-Sections-Source-Details

13.05.22-All-Director, Governance, Legal and Performance-Periodic review - minor administrative change to update 'elected Alumni'.

29.04.21-A/3.1.9-Council-Administrative revisions to Honorary Doctorates section (Chancellor's Committee renamed to Governance, Nominations and Remuneration Committee and guidelines revised).

11.09.19-All-Director, Governance and Legal Services-Editorial revisions to modernise policy template.

25.05.18-3.1.7-Director, Governance and Legal Services-Revised policy to include consequential changes from the repeal of the QUT (Awards and Courses of Study) Statute 2010. (Note revisions consistent with Honorary Doctorate Guidelines approved by Council) - effective 01.07.18.

16.07.13-All-Director, Governance and Legal Services-Periodic review - minor editorial changes only.

08.08.12-A/3.1.7-Council-Revised policy to remove reference to the use of the title of "Dr" in accordance with Australian Qualifications Framework Issuance Policy.

19.02.09-A/3.1.1-Director, Governance Services-Policy revised and updated (minor editorial amendments only).

12.08.08-A/3.1.7-Director, Governance Services-Added reference and link to guidelines for Honorary Doctorate nominations.

27.02.08-A/3.1.7-Council-Honorary Doctorates Committee disestablished; recommendations for award of Doctor of the University now made by Chancellor's Committee.

27.02.08-A/3.1.2-Council-Revised policy relating to transition arrangements.

08.06.07-All-Director, Governance Services-Updated (minor editorial amendments only).

10.05.05-A/3.1.7, A/3.1.8-Secretariat-Editorial (relocated and re-numbered sections relating to honorary doctorate awards - formerly C/11.3).

29.10.04-All-Secretariat-Editorial (renumbered to include new sections on role of Chancellor and QUT Council Charter; list of QUT Council members relocated to Council web page; QUT Corporate Governance Guidelines relocated to A/1.2 - formerly A/3.1.3).

27.10.04-A/3.1.3-Council-Approved QUT Council Charter.

02.06.04-A/3.1.8-Council-Revised terms of reference and membership provisions of Honorary Doctorates Committee, in accordance with recommendations of Council Panel of the 2003/2004 Committees Review.

04.06.03-A/3.1.2-Council-Approved statement on the role of the Chancellor (endorsed by Chancellor's Committee 21.05.03).

01.12.01-A/3.1-Secretariat Manager-New Council composition (effective 1.12.01).

17.02.99-A/3.1-Council-Approved Council Procedure 1 (replaces former Statute 2 - Council, and Statute 3 - Committees).

10.02.99-A/3.1.7-Honorary Doctorates Committee-Approved use of the title 'Dr' by recipients of QUT honorary doctorate awards.

25.11.98-A/3.1-Secretariat Manager-New Council composition (effective 21.11.98).

28.05.98-A/3.1.8-Council-Revised membership of Honorary Doctorates Committee.