Regulations and Policies

St Johns College operates under the Saint John’s College Act 2018, a statute of the New South Wales Parliament that establishes our governance framework and council structure. The Act replaced the original 1857 legislation, maintaining the college’s constitutional foundation while adapting to modern institutional needs.

The Act provides for the College to be governed by a Council of 13 Members comprising:

[a] the Rector,
[b] 3 members appointed by the Catholic Archbishop of Sydney,
[c] 4 elected members,
[d] one member appointed by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney,
[e] 4 members appointed by the Council.

The Council operates through specialised committees, each tasked with oversight of critical college functions. These groups meet regularly to ensure sound decision-making across finance, student welfare, infrastructure and advancement.

Advancement & Alumni Committee (AAC)
Finance & Risk Committee (FRC)
Nominations & Remuneration Committee (NRC)
Student Relations Committee (SRC)
Building & Works Advisory Group (B&W)