Organisational Unit Planning
The Operational Planning Process is an integral component of the University Budget cycle.There are 3 Phases to the combined process with a final approval phase with submission of the budget to Council
Timetable for Planning and Budget
This timetable presents the key milestones in the planning and budget processes across the calendar year. The Planning Phase commences in April (following the Institutional Review) with the announcement of the VC's Strategic Priorities and the development of strategic focus points from each of the members of the VC's Executive. Following the strategic scene setting, the Heads of Schools and Support Units will undertake the planning process for Organisational Unit Plans.
| Phase | Focus | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Organisational Unit Planning | April to May |
| Phase 2 | Refinement & Review by VC's Executive | June |
| Phase 3 | Finalisation | August-September |
| Phase 4 | Submission of Budget to Council | October |
More detail on the 2013 Organisational Unit planning is available from the staff intranet site
Updated: 30 April 2013