Effective decision-making requires unambiguous statements of limits to authority. All staff members need a clear understanding of those areas in which they can make decisions and commitments on behalf of the University. Equally, staff need to understand which matters must be referred to a higher decision-making level within the University. Clarity ensures effective decision-making and reduces delay, confusion and 'bureaucracy'.
Risk Management also requires that the University manages its risk through assigning authority appropriately. The greater the risk, the higher the level of decision-making authority required. Most stated limits to authority within the University revolve around financial limits. Whilst these are of course important, they do not always fully acknowledge the non-financial risks involved in an activity.
Efficient operation of the University means that a number of decisions/actions are either formally delegated, or allocated by the Vice-Chancellor to specific positions within the University. These are specified in the Delegations and Authorisations Framework.
The Universities Delegations and Authorities are designed to assist staff carry out their functions in a manner consistent with the Act, Statutes, Rules and University policies, practices and procedures and with risk management and control requirements. Please refer to the PDF documents listed below and the HR Delegations under Downloads.
Any questions regarding the Delegations and Authorities Framework should be directed to the following:
University Governance
Email: universitygovernance@ecu.edu.au