Council and Council committees
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The University's governance is supported by a committee structure which includes the University Council, Academic Board, Faculty Boards and associated committees of these bodies. Authority for their establishment and functions can be found in the University of New South Wales Act 1989, University of New South Wales By-law 2005 and the University of New South Wales Rules.