About Bond University

Bond University

University Governance

Membership to the Company

The membership of Bond University Limited has been constituted so as to be representative of the various stakeholders who have an interest in the viability of the University. The membership comprises 30 members, most of whom are elected by their constituencies. The members of the Company serve for 3 year terms, after which they are eligible for re-election or reappointment for a further term. No member may serve more than 6 consecutive years.

The Ordinary Members

The current membership of Bond University Limited, until the conclusion of the 2006 Annual General Meeting, is as follows:

2 Councillors

  • Trevor C Rowe AM [2009 AGM]
  • Gary Bugden OAM [2009 AGM]

6 Staff Ordinary Members

  • Ben Shaw [2008 AGM]
  • Stephen Sugden [2008 AGM]
  • Debra Henly [2009 AGM]
  • Neva Maxim [2009 AGM]
  • Lana Gibson [2010 AGM]
  • Duane Kelaart [2010 AGM]

12 Alumni Ordinary Members

  • Derek Cronin [2008 AGM]
  • Todd Hiscock [2008 AGM]
  • Robert Ross [2008 AGM]
  • Oliver Wright [2008 AGM]
  • Sarah Chan [2009 AGM]
  • Eleanor Donovan [2009 AGM]
  • Charles Hellawell [2009 AGM]
  • Tom Ray [2009 AGM]
  • Nadine Botzenhart [2010 AGM]
  • David Clarke [2010 AGM]
  • Gary Coveney [2010 AGM]
  • Jason Pennell [2010 AGM]

1 Postgraduate Student Ordinary Member

  • Valerian Voegele [2008 AGM]

1 Undergraduate Student Ordinary Members

  • Matthew Hooper [2008 AGM]

8 Community Ordinary Members

  • T Brian Finn AO [2008 AGM]
  • Gary Pemberton AC [2008 AGM]
  • Basil Sellers  [2008 AGM]
  • John F Kearney AM QC [2009 AGM]
  • Carolyn Hauff AM [2009 AGM]
  • Josie James [2010 AGM]
  • Imelda Roche AO  [2010 AGM]
  • Barry Thornton [2010 AGM]

The Constitution of Bond University Limited provides that the membership of the Company appoints, at general meetings, the Councillors of the Company. While the membership does not meet as a group annually beyond the Annual General Meeting of the Company, there is provision under the Constitution and in accordance with the Corporations Act for members to convene a general meeting should they consider such action warranted.

The Chancellor and the Council have also followed a policy of involving the membership of the Company in the work of Council’s standing committees by appointing them as members of those committees.

Trustee members

In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Company, Bond University Limited is empowered to appoint Trustee Members who, while not part of the voting membership of the Company, meet with the Chancellor at least annually to discuss the direction of the University and related issues. The Trustee members are:

  • Dr Darryl Gregor
  • Dr Peter Heiner
  • Dr Kenichi Ohmae
  • Dr John F Kearney AM QC
  • Margaret May MP