(1) This Policy is effective from 25 July 2022. (2) This Policy governs the custody and use of the University Common Seal. (3) This Policy applies to the use of the University Common Seal. (4) The Seal of the University will be in the custody of the General Counsel. (5) The Seal of the University may be affixed to: (6) The Seal of the University may be affixed by resolution of Council. (7) If, in the opinion of an Authorised Officer, the sealing of the document should not be delayed until the next scheduled meeting of Council, the Seal of the University may be affixed by direction of an Authorised Officer and such action will be reported to Council at the first opportunity. (8) The Seal of the University may be affixed by direction of the Vice-Chancellor (or delegate) to a testamur issued in respect of any academic award of the University. (9) The Seal of the University may be affixed by direction of a Vice-President (or delegate) to: (10) In all cases of the affixing of the Seal, except to testamurs, the form used shall be: “The Common Seal of Deakin University was hereto affixed on the day of by resolution of Council (or by direction of an Authorised Officer as the case requires) in the presence of:” (11) The affixing of the Seal of the University shall be attested by at least two Authorised Officers except that the affixing of the Seal to statutes and regulations may be attested by the Vice-Chancellor (or delegate). (12) The University may execute any document (including a deed) without affixing the Seal of the University if the document is signed in accordance with Council Regulations 21.2. (13) General Counsel will maintain a register in which each use of the Seal (except to testamurs) will be recorded. (14) Breach of this Policy may result in disciplinary action under the Staff Discipline procedure or Student Misconduct procedure. (15) There is no attendant procedure. (16) For the purpose of this Policy:University Common Seal policy
Section 1 - Preamble
Section 2 - Purpose
Section 3 - Scope
Section 4 - Policy
Custody of the Seal
Use of the Seal
Affixing of the Seal
Section 5 - Procedure
Section 6 - Definitions
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