Council meetings and decisions

The following documents outline the decision making processes of the Council.

Standing Orders

The Standing Orders provide details of the procedural arrangements of the Council and its committees including details of its membership, proceedings and conduct of business.

Standing Orders

Scheme of Delegation

The Scheme of delegation identifies who has authority to make decisions which are identified under the Opticians Act. It includes functions imposed upon the Council by the Opticians Act 1989 and by Rules made under the Act and identifies if these decisions are made by Council or delegated to its Committees or the Chief Executive and Registrar.

Scheme of Delegation

Statutory and non-statutory approvals

This document outlines the statutory and non-statutory approvals retained by Council and its Committees. 

Statutory and non-statutory approvals

Council meetings

Unless otherwise indicated on the agenda, our Council meetings take place virtually via Microsoft Teams. 

If you would like to attend a public Council meeting please, email [email protected].

Next Council meetings

  • Wednesday 25 June 2025
  • Wednesday 25 September 2025
  • Wednesday 17 December 2025
  • Wednesday 11 March 2026

Council papers