The Council
The University of Waikato Council is constituted under Part XV of the Education Act 1989.
Members are elected under the relevant provisions of the Council constitution in accordance with the Election of Members of the Council Statute, which is printed in the current Directory of Committees and Rules of Procedure.
Constitution and Membership
| Four members appointed by the Minister responsible for Part 13A of the Education Act 1989 | ||
| Dr Brian Linehan (to 30.10.14) | ||
| Mr Mervyn Dallas (to 28.08.15) | ||
| Ms Jennifer Vernon (to 31.05.13) | ||
| Mr Peter Schuyt (to 31.12.12) | ||
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The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waikato |
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| Professor Roy Crawford | ||
One permanent member of the academic staff of the University of Waikato elected by the permanent members of that staff |
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| Professor Barry Barton (to 31.12.14) | ||
One academic staff member elected by and from the members of the Academic Board of the University of Waikato |
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| Dr Alison Campbell (to 31.12.14) | ||
One permanent member of the general staff of the University of Waikato elected by the permanent members of that staff |
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| Ms Renee Boyer-Willisson (to 31.12.14) | ||
One student member appointed following an election by the students of the University conducted in accordance with the University of Waikato Election of Members of the Council Statute |
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| Ms Sapphire Gillard (to 31.12.2012) | ||
One member appointed by the Council after consultation with Business New Zealand |
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| Dr John Gallagher (to 31.12.08) | ||
One member appointed by the Council after consultation with the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions |
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| Ms Jeanette Clarkin-Phillips (to 31.12.14) | ||
One member appointed by the Council after consultation with Te Rōpū Manukura |
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| Mr Timoti te Heuheu (to 30.06.14) | ||
One member appointed by the Council on the nomination of Te Arikinui |
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| Mr Maharaia Paki (to 9.09.12) | ||
Up to five members who may be co-opted by Council |
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| Rt Hon. Jim Bolger (to 31.12.14) | ||
| Ms Jan Jameson (to 8.08.15) | ||
| Mr Todd Muller (to 8.08.15) | ||
| Mr Tony Whittaker (to 31.12.12) | ||
| Dr. Apirana Mahuika (to 31.12.13) | ||
Secretary to Council |
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| Helen Pridmore |



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