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Instruments of Governance
Legislation and Policy
ECU Act
The governance of the University takes place within a specific statutory framework. At the highest level of that framework is The ECU Act as amended, which establishes the University as a body corporate, consisting of the Council, the members of staff and the enrolled students (s.5).
The ECU Act is accessible via the State Law Publishers web site.
University Statutes, Rules, and By-Laws
The Council has the power to make Statutes in relation to a range of matters under section 26 of the Edith Cowan University Act 1984 (The ECU Act).
University Statutes are subordinate legislation and subject to parliamentary scrutiny. All University Statutes are considered by the WA Government's Joint Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation before being submitted to the Governor for approval. If approved, the changes are tabled in Parliament and published in the Government Gazette. Parliament may resolve to revoke a Statute after it has been published in the Government Gazette.
Policies
ECU defines policies as high-level strategic directives that establish a principle-based approach to a subject. They are intended to guide thinking and inform decision making.