Governance

People, Culture, and Nominations Committee

Purpose

People, culture, leadership and governance capacity

The People, Culture, and Nominations Committee (PCNC) is a sub-committee of the AIHE Council. The Committee supports management and provides strategic advice to Council on matters relating to organisational capability, workforce strategy, culture, leadership and Council composition and succession planning. It also provides advice on people-related matters, executive performance and remuneration to ensure the organisation has the talent and governance capacity required for sustainable growth.

Expected Benefits

Stronger organisational capability and leadership pipeline
Improved staff engagement, wellbeing, and culture
Transparent and effective executive performance and remuneration processes
Well-planned Board renewal and governance capacity
Improved alignment between people strategy and institutional mission.

Functions

People and Workforce Strategy

Oversee human resource strategy, workforce planning, and talent development
Monitor recruitment, retention, capability needs, and key HR metrics
Review staff policies including performance management and Code of Conduct.

Organisational Culture and Wellbeing

Monitor culture, engagement, and workplace climate
Oversee workplace health and safety governance
Ensure initiatives support staff wellbeing and alignment with organisational values.

Executive Oversight and Remuneration

Advise on CEO performance review process
Review remuneration frameworks for Council, Academic Board, subcommittees, executives and senior leaders
Ensure remuneration is aligned with strategic objectives and financial sustainability.

Council Nominations and Governance

Oversee Council skills matrix and succession planning
Manage Council member and Academic Board member recruitment and nomination processes
Review Council and committee self-evaluation processes.

The Committee operates as a working forum to support management, enabling matters to be discussed and refined before consideration by Council.

Membership

Membership is for two years with an option to renew for a second term. The Committee will comprise three Council members, one of whom will serve as Chair. The CEO will be in attendance at each meeting. The Committee may invite other members of management or external advisers to attend as required.

Meetings

The Committee will meet at least four times per year, or more often as required. A quorum is a majority of members. If the Chair cannot be present at any meeting, the Chair will nominate another member to act as Chair of that meeting. One member will be selected to take notes at each meeting.

Reporting

The Chair will report to Council following each meeting and present any recommendations of the Committee.

Authority

The Committee has no decision-making authority unless delegated by Council.

Review

These Terms of Reference will be reviewed periodically by Council.