The Constitution of Trinity College

THE CONSTITUTION OF TRINITY COLLEGE being the Schedule to the Trinity College Act 1979 of Victoria, as amended up to and including 30 May, 2019 by the Council, in accordance with powers conferred by section 25 of that Schedule PART 1 – PRELIMINARY Interpretation 1. (1) In this Constitution, unless the contrary intention appears: ‘Board’ means the Board of the College; ‘Council’ means the Council of the College; ‘Section’ means section of this Constitution; ‘The Act’ means the Trinity College Act 1979; ‘The College’ means the College incorporated under the Act under the name and style of Trinity College; ‘The Unincorporated College’ means Trinity College as established and existing immediately before the commencement of the Act; ‘Warden’ means the Warden of the College appointed in accordance with Section 10 and includes a person appointed to act as Warden. (2) In this Constitution, a reference to the Anglican Church of Australia shall, until the commencement of the Anglican Church of Australia Constitution (Amendment) Act 1977, be deemed to be a reference to the Church of England in Australia. (3) In this Constitution: (a) a reference to the Trinity College Associated Clubs is a reference to the body of that, or any other, name whose constitution is for the time being approved by the Board as the constitution of the body for the time being responsible for electing the Senior Student; and (b) a reference to the Union of the Fleur-de-Lys is a reference to the body of that name whose constitution is for the time being approved by the Board. The Objects of the College 2. The objects of the College are: (a) to provide an academic community: (i) in which the Christian faith, sound learning, critical discussion, social responsibility and ideals of community service are encouraged; and (ii) where students from a wide range of disciplines are able to share in the academic, social and recreational opportunities of collegiate life; (b) to make provision for the teaching and study of theology and for the preparation of candidates for ordained ministry in the Anglican Church of Australia or in a church in communion with the Anglican Church of Australia; (c) to maintain a community of Fellows and tutors through whose example, guidance and teaching the objects of the College may be advanced; (d) to provide opportunity for regular corporate Christian worship and instruction according to the liturgy and doctrine of the Anglican Church of Australia; and (e) to provide for such educational activities and courses of study as are determined by the Board from time to time. 1