Animal Ethics Committee Terms of Reference

This is the first version of these terms of reference to be published in the University's new Committee Register. The terms are equivalent to those published on the University's Governance website, except for minor changes to their format and numbering. DOCUMENT HISTORY AND VERSION CONTROL Version: 1.00 Date Approved: 11 Jun 2010 Approved by: Vice-Chancellor Brief Description: - Creation of original document 2.00 28 Oct 2015 Vice-Chancellor - Major review and overhaul of document in line with changes to relevant legislation and the Code - Removal of members representing government departments and the Menzies School of Health Research - Disallowed use of proxy or alternative membership - Addition of Review of Decisions and Conflicts of Interest as separate sections - Addition of details for AEC to report to the VC, including approval and rejection numbers, animal care and use facilities at the University, and administrative and other difficulties. - Addition of annual compliance and activity reports to the Animal Welfare Authority, NT Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries, the National Health and Medical Research Council, and other state and territory governments as required 2.01 30 Aug 2017 Vice Chancellor - Amendments to reflect compliance requirements for registration with Queensland Government - Minor additions to Functions and Responsibilities, Membership, Chair, Secretary, Term of Office and Quorum - Addition of requirements to Conflicts of Interest that conflicted members must withdraw from consideration of the particular agenda item for which they have a conflict - Removed reporting requirements for the National Health Once printed, this terms of reference is considered an uncontrolled document. Only documents in the online Library are considered the most current version. Page 9 of 9 and Medical Research Council - Updates to hyperlinks and definitions 2.02 30 Nov 2017 Governance - Imported document to new template 3.00 29 Sep 2021 Academic Board - Completer review of Document - Imported document to new template - Minor amendments throughout the document for clarity - Addition of clause noting AEC as the primary animal ethics committee in the Northern Territory



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