The Council, comprising 15 members, is the principal governing body of the University. It is established under the Charles Darwin University Act 2003, led by the Chancellor and a Deputy Chancellor (elected by the Council members).
The Council is responsible for the governance of the University, acts in its best interest, drives performance through strategy and stewardship, provides overall strategic guidance, and oversees senior management in carrying out that strategic direction.
The University Secretary provides executive support for the Council. Any questions concerning the Council or the information on this site should be directed to governance@cdu.edu.au.
Membership
Procedures for the appointment and election of members are prescribed under the Charles Darwin University Election of Members of Council By-laws 2009 (PDF, 45.06 KB)
| Member | Appointment | Term |
|---|---|---|
| The Honourable Paul Henderson AO | Chancellor | 1/01/2022 – 31/12/2024 |
| Professor Scott Bowman AO | Vice-Chancellor | Ex-officio |
| Professor Louise King | Chair Academic Board – ex-officio | 1/01/2022 - 30/12/2024 |
| Mr Ken Davies PSM | Deputy Chancellor Appointed by the NT Administrator | 29/06/2022 – 29/06/2025 |
| Emeritus Professor Charles Webb | Appointed by the NT Administrator | 17/02/2022 - 17/02/2025 |
| Mr Dick Guit | Appointed by the NT Administrator | 27/06/2023 – 27/06/2026 |
| Mr Craig Graham | Appointed by the NT Administrator | 30/07/2023 – 30/07/2026 |
| Mr Mark Munnich | Appointed by the NT Administrator | 26/02/2024 – 26/02/2026 |
| Vacant | Appointed by the NT Administrator | |
| Vacant | Appointed by the NT Administrator | |
| Dr Ruth Schubert | Appointed by the NT Administrator | 17/02/2022 – 17/02/2025 |
| Associate Professor Jon Mason | Staff elected academic (HE) | 1/01/2024 – 31/12/2026 |
| Mrs Chrissy Zelley | Staff elected academic (VET) | 1/01/2024 – 31/12/2026 |
| Mr Nabin Kandel | Member, elected by CDU post-graduates | 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024 |
| Mr John Bosco Ondongo | Member, elected by CDU undergraduates | 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024 |
Committees of the University Council
Council Committees report to the University Council. Council normally makes appointments to its committees at either its last ordinary meeting for the year prior or the first ordinary Council meeting, and in every alternate year after that.
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Council Committees are listed below.
Committee name | Committee contact |
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