Status and Details
This page contains information about the status, approval and a summary of the changes from the previous version of the document. Please note that the Unit Head listed on this page is the current owner of this policy and may not reflect the University position/staff member who owned this policy at the time of publication.
21 November 2016 - Policy amended to reflect unit title change of the 'Office of People and Culture' to the "Office of Human Resources".Gift and Benefit Acceptance and Management Policy
Status
Historic
Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date
16th March 2012
This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date
16th November 2014
The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority
Vice-Chancellor and President
The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date
14th March 2012
This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date
26th February 2017
This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Unit Head
Peter Tow
Executive Director, Strategic Projects Implementation and Improvements
45701801
This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Author
Angelo Kourtis
47360627
This is the author of record for this version of the document.
Enquiries Contact
Peter Tow
Executive Director, Strategic Projects Implementation and Improvements
45701801
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.
Summary of Changes from Previous Version
30 September 2016 - policy amended to delete redundant position title Director, Marketing and Communication and replace with Director, Design, Content and Communication.
30 September 2016 - Clause 18 b amended - Office of the PVC, Students replaced by the Student Experience Office.
28 September 2016 - Clauses 18d, 42b amended - Office of Legal Counsel changed to Office of General Counsel
2 September 2015 - removed references to the redundant title 'UWS International' and replaced with Western Sydney International'.
10 February 2015 - Amended policy to reflect change of position title from 'Vice-Chancellor' to 'Vice-Chancellor and President'
12 December 2014 - Preliminary review completed - a full review is underway and expected to be complete June 2015.
23 June 2013 - Policy amended to reflect the position title change of the DVC Corporate Strategy and Services to DVC and University Provost.
Clause 49 amended.
The policy strengthens the University's position that the offer and acceptance of gifts/benefits may knowingly or not influence decision making processes and therefore the integrity of the organisation. Further, this version clarifies the University's position in declining/accepting the offer of gifts and/or benefits, and it now incorporates the University's position on gifts/prizes received at conferences and the like, and gifts of hospitality. Also it clarifies the difference between token and official gifts and how to manage them, and it provides advice on the disposal of gifts.
Clauses Amended
Policy: All
Guidelines: All