Â鶹Éçmadou

The Code of Conduct and Values (the Code) was created in collaboration with students and staff across the University, with a focus on providing clear parameters for respectful conduct. The Code is our overarching policy document that sets out our values and addresses our legislative obligations. We each have the power to make a positive difference in the way that we choose to respond when unforeseen circumstances arise. The new Code can support us to navigate complex circumstances.

Principles:

1: We are an inclusive Â鶹Éçmadou community where everyone belongs

2: We act respectfully

3: We act with integrity, honesty and trust

4: We act responsibly and professionally

5: We act lawfully and comply with this Code, policy documents and regulation

The Code of Conduct and Values is effective 17 May 2024.

The new Delegations Policy is effective from 1 January 2025.

It has been designed as a comprehensive reference to enhance clarity, build trust and enable efficiency in decision-making across the University.Ìý

The policy outlines:

• Specific functions performed by delegated authorities.
• University Council’s functions and delegations under the Â鶹Éçmadou Act.
• Guidelines for exercising authorisation under other legislation.
• Requirements for altering delegations and authorisations.

This policy replaces:Ìý

• Â鶹Éçmadou Delegations of Authority

Â鶹Éçmadou is trusted with public and private funds to fulfil its vision to improve lives globally, through innovative research, transformative education and a commitment to a just society.

This policy:

• states the Â鶹Éçmadou principles and objectives for expenditure and financial management
• allocates financial authority and responsibilities
• defines expected standards for expenditure and financial management, and
• states procedural requirements for each type of expenditure and financial activity.

Â鶹Éçmadou has a newÌýFinance PolicyÌýeffective fromÌý1 February 2024.

This policy has replaced:

• Accounts Payable Procedure
• Business Expense Policy
• Business Expense Procedure
• Credit Card Policy
• Credit Card Procedure
• Investment Policy
• Investment Procedure
• Procurement Policy
• Procurement Procedure
• Travel Policy
• Travel Procedure
• Treasury Policy
• Treasury Procedure

The new Information Governance Policy is effective from 1 February 2025.

The purpose of this policy is to:Ìý

• provide a comprehensive set of enterprise-wide principles and procedures for the (i) governance and management of data, information and records, and (ii) use of , digital communication platforms/technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) systems or tools
• ensure Â鶹Éçmadou complies with applicable laws, standards, codes, guidelines, ethics approvals and contractual obligations in relation to information governance.Ìý ÌýÌý

Principles

• Data governance and management
• Records and information management
• Privacy
• Data breaches
• Use of Â鶹Éçmadou information resources and digital communication platforms/technologies
• Use of AI systems or tools

Procedures

Section 1: Data Governance and ManagementÌý
Section 2: Records and Information Management
Section 3: PrivacyÌý
Section 4: Data Breach Procedure
Section 5: Use of Information Resources and Digital Communications PlatformsÌý
Section 6: Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems or Tools Procedure

The new Risk and Compliance Policy is effective from 1 June 2024.

This policy states the principles and requirements to manage Â鶹Éçmadou’s

• risk management practices in its operations, activities, governance and decision-making
• legislative compliance obligationsÌý
• third-party arrangements (including commercial activities).