A University Council may be the executive body of a university's governance system, an advisory body to the University President, or something in between in authority.
In the United Kingdom and many other countries, the Council is responsible for all financial matters, the buildings and the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor. Academic affairs are the business of the University Senate. In some cases the Senate and Council have equal status under the legislation that established the university. In other cases, such as Australia, the senate is technically responsible to the Council, although the Council is normally reluctant to enter into a discussion on academic issues. The membership of University Councils consists of people from outside the university, often appointed by governments, along with some staff and, in some cases, students. The Council is chaired by the University Chancellor or a Pro- Chancellor or Deputy Chancellor.
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