University Council
Office: Irene FürstMembers
Hon.-Prof. Daniela Hammer-Tugendhat
DI Thomas Jakoubek chairman
Dr. Alfred Brogyányi co-chairman
Andrea Kleibel-Kertsman
Mag. Erwin Wurm
Tasks
- Authorize the Development Plan, the Organization Plan and the draft University Performance Agreement, as well as the Rules of Procedure for the Rectors Office,
- Make a representation on the Senates advertisement of the Rectors position,
- Elect the Rector from the Senates short-list of three candidates, as well as elect Vice-Rectors on the basis of the Rectors proposal and the Senates representation,
- Settle the Rectors employment contract and target agreement, with the Rector,
- Dismissal of Rector and Vice-Rectors,
- Nominate a female and a male member for the Arbitration Commission,
- Make representations on the curricula and on course options not covered by the performance agreement,
- Authorize the formation of societies and foundations,
- Authorize guidelines for the direction and authorization of the Annual Financial Statement, the Rectors Performance Report and the Intellectual Capital Statement, and their transfer to the Federal Minister,
- Appointment of an auditor for the Universitys Annual Financial Statement,
- Consent to the creation of extraordinary liabilities, as well as mandating the Rectors Office to enter into such liabilities up to a certain level, without obtaining the prior consent of the University Council,
- Obligation to report to the Federal Minister in the case of serious breaches of law by University institutions, or by threat of serious economic damage,
- Authorize the Rectors Office guidelines for the empowerment of workers in accordance with Article 28, Paragraph 1.