Governance
Macquarie University Council
The University Council is the governing authority of the University under the Macquarie University Act 1989. Under Part 4 of the Act, the Council takes primary responsibility for the control and management of the affairs of the University, and is empowered to make by-laws and rules to give effect to its functions under the Act. With the exceptions of matters reserved to the Council, and those matters that are not delegable under the Macquarie University Act 1989 and Macquarie University By-Law 2005, the Council may also delegate its functions as appropriate.
Academic Senate
The Academic Senate is the primary academic body of the University. The constitution and functions of the Academic Senate are prescribed in the Macquarie University By-Law 2005, and the Rules of the University. While the Academic Senate is an independent body, it is required to make recommendations to the University Council in relation to matters outside its delegated authority.
Policy Central
Policy Central is the official University repository for all approved institutional policies, procedures and guidelines. It is a publicly accessible site that provides policy information for students, staff and visitors. It includes details of the University's policy framework, instructions and templates for drafting policies and related documents, and information on the policies/procedures/guidelines under review.