The role of the University Secretariat is to promote good governance and provide high-level support to the Council and its committees as well as to the Management and appointed Committees.

The functions of the University Secretariat include the following but not limited to:

• providing executive support to the Chancellor and Deputy Chancellor;
• providing support to the Committees of Council;
• providing executive to the Senior Management Group, Senate and their sub Committees
• facilitating the induction of new Council members on the advice of the Chancellor;
• considering any relevant legislation and policies relating to agenda items;
• coordinating the production and distribution of Council papers;
• assisting with the agenda-setting and consulting over meeting minutes;
• ensuring the Chancellor is briefed concerning any matters of potential conflict between the Council and the University; and
• obtaining legal advice required by Council and advising it about policy and procedural matters.
• Conduct elections for elected representatives to Council and Senate.

For more information contact Mr. Khuswand Naidu Email: sm-sec@fnu.ac.fj