Chapter IV OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

The following shall be the Officers of the University, namely:-

1. (i) The Chancellor
2. (ii) The Vice-Chancellor
3. (iii) The Deans of faculties including Post-Graduate Studies
4. (iv) The Directors
5. (v) The Dean of Students Affairs
6. (vi) The Registrar
7. (vii) The Comptroller
8. (viii) The Controller of Examinations
9. (ix) The Estate Officer
10. (x) The University Librarian
11. (xi) Such other persons in the service of the University as may be declared by the statutes to be the officers of the University

The Governor of Andhra Pradesh shall be the Chancellor of the University. He shall, by virtue of his office, be the Head of the University, and shall, when present, preside at any convocation of the University.

Vice-Chancellor

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Chancellor from the panel of eminent scientists in Horticulture / Agriculture drawn by the Search Committee. The Search Committee shall consist of the following persons:
   • (i) One nominee of Chancellor
   • (ii) One nominee of the State Government
   • (iii) Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research or his nominee.
2. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of three years. The emoluments, inclusive of pension, if any, and other conditions of the service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be such as may be prescribed by UGC/ICAR and shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
3. (3) The Vice-Chancellor may relinquish his office by resignation in writing under his hand addressed to the Chancellor, which shall be delivered to the Chancellor normally 60 days prior to the date on which the Vice- Chancellor wishes to be relieved from his office, but the Chancellor may relieve him earlier.
4. (4) Where the post of the Vice-Chancellor falls permanently vacant either by resignation or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled by the Chancellor in accordance with the provisions of sub-section
5. (1) and the Vice-Chancellor so appointed shall hold office for a full term of five years
6. (5) In the temporary absence of the Vice-Chancellor on leave, for whatever reason or until the vacancy caused in any other manner is filled, the Chancellor shall appoint any person temporarily to act as Vice-Chancellor.
7. (6) The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Chancellor passed on the ground of misbehaviour or incapacity or if it appears to the Chancellor that the continuance of the Vice-Chancellor in office is detrimental to the interests of the University, after due inquiry by such person who is or has been a Judge of High Court to be nominated by the Chancellor in which the Vice-Chancellor shall have an opportunity of making his representation.

The first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor. He shall be paid the salary, as prescribed from time to time, inclusive of pension if any. He shall serve the University for full term as may be prescribed. The conditions of the service shall be as may be prescribed from time to time, but shall not vary to his “disadvantage after his appointment.

Powers and Duties of the Vice-Chancellor

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the academic head and Principal Executive Officer of the University and Ex-officio Chairman of the Board, Academic Council, Research and Extension Council and shall, in the absence of the Chancellor, preside at the convocation of the University and confer degrees on persons entitled to receive them.
2. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise general control over the affairs of the University and shall be responsible for due maintenance of discipline in the University.
3. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall convene meetings of the Board, Academic Council, Research and Extension Council
4. (4) The Vice-Chancellor shall ensure faithful observance of the provisions of this Act, Statutes and Regulations and he shall exercise all powers necessary for this purpose
5. (5) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the presentation of the annual financial estimates and the annual accounts to the Board of Management
6. (6) The Vice-Chancellor may take any action in any emergency which in his opinion calls for immediate action. He shall in such case and as soon as may be thereafter, report his action to the authority which will ordinarily have dealt with the matter. If the authority disagrees with the action of the Vice-Chancellor, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision shall be final.
7. (7) Where any action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under sub-section
8. (6) affects any person in the service of the University to his disadvantage such person may prefer an appeal to the Board within thirty days from the date on which such person has been served with a notice of the action taken.
9. (8) The Vice-Chancellor shall give effect to the decisions of the authorities of the University taken in accordance with the powers conferred by or under this Act.
10. (9) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the proper administration of the affairs of the University and for a close coordination and integration of teaching, research and extension
11. (10) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as are conferred or imposed upon him under the provisions of this Act and as may be prescribed from time to time.

There shall be a Dean for each Faculty who shall be the Chairman of the Faculty Board and shall be responsible for the faithful observance of the provisions of the Act, Statutes and Regulations relating to the faculty and for the organization and conduct of the teaching, research and extension work of the departments comprised therein.

There shall be a Director of Research who shall be responsible for the direction and coordination of research programmes of horticulture and allied sciences in the University as laid down in section 41 and efficient working of research station.

There shall be a Director of Extension who shall be responsible for the Extension Programmes as laid down in Section 42.

There shall be a Director of Industrial and International programmes, who shall be responsible for coordination of Programmes with industries in relation to the board objectives of the University and coordinate the International programmes concerning the University.

The Dean shall have the following duties:

1. (1) to make arrangements for housing of students and supervise management of students’ hostel, cafeteria, mess etc.,
2. (2) to plan and organize students extra-curricular activities such as sports, cultural and, other recreational activities, NCC, NSS and other allied activities of the University.
3. (3) may make arrangements for the employment of students with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor,
4. (4) to plan and direct the programme of students advisement and counseling and to enlist the co-operation of prospective employers and employment agencies to assist in the placement of graduates of the University and to promote discipline amongst the students of the University,
5. (5) to supervise and control medical and health services and other welfare measures of the students in the University.
6. (6) to make arrangements for scholarships, stipends, part-time employments and travel facilities for the study tour of the students.
7. (7) to organize and maintain contact with the alumni of the University
8. (8) such other functions, as may be prescribed.

1. (1) The Registrar shall be responsible for the due custody of records and the common seal of the University. He shall be the Ex-Officio Non-Member Secretary of the Board and the Ex-officio Member Secretary of the Academic Council and shall be bound to place before it all such information as may be necessary for the transaction of its business. He shall receive applications for entrance to the University and shall keep a permanent record of all courses, curricula and other information as may be necessary.
2. (2) The Registrar shall be responsible for maintaining permanent records of the Academic Council, performance of the students of the University including the courses taken credits obtained, degrees, prizes or other distinctions and other items pertaining to the academic performance and discipline of the students.
3. (3) The Registrar shall be responsible for the conduct of the examinations and for the due execution of all processes connected therewith.
4. (4) The Registrar shall be responsible for establishment matters and general administration in the University, as prescribed.
5. (5) The salary and allowances payable to the Registrar and the conditions of service shall be such as may be prescribed: Provided that the conditions of service of the Registrar shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
6. (6) The Registrar may by writing under his hand addressed to the Board, resign his office. The resignation shall be delivered to the Board ordinarily sixty days prior to the date on which the Registrar wishes to be relieved of his office, but the Board may relieve him earlier.

Comptroller

1. (1) The Comptroller shall be responsible for preparation of the budget and statement of accounts of the University for presentation by the Vice-Chancellor, for approval of the Board. He shall manage the funds and investments of the University. He shall be responsible for ensuring the expenditure is made as authorized
2. (2) The Comptroller shall arrange periodical internal inspection of the accounts maintained in the various units of the University.
3. (3) The Comptroller shall be responsible for the maintenance of the accounts of the University in the form and manner as approved by the Board and constantly monitor the state of cash and bank balance and the state of investment.
4. (4) The Comptroller shall manage the property and the investments of the University and tender advice in regard to its financial policy.
5. (5) The Comptroller shall see that the register of buildings, furniture, equipments and other items, are maintained up- to-date and arrange for the stock checking of all items in all offices and units of the University.

The Controller of Examinations shall;-

1. (1) assist the Registrar and coordinate for admission of students in different courses of study.
2. (2) assist the University Officers in preparation of Academic calendar
3. (3) coordinate the conducting of examinations in the University
4. (4) check the grade point of the students in their examinations and forward the same for approval of the Deans of the Faculty and the Registrar.
5. (5) issue necessary certificates to the students of their result in examinations.
6. (6) coordinate in awarding diplomas and prizes to the students at the annual Convocation.

The Estate Officer shall be responsible for execution of civil works and maintenance of the Buildings, all civic amenities, roads, fencing, playgrounds, parks and lands of the University other than the lands comprising the horticultural and other farms and such other functions as may be prescribed.

The University Librarians shall be responsible for the maintenance and management of the University Library and to guide and coordinate the working in the libraries of the various constituent units of the University and to prepare the annual estimate of operational and developmental requirements of all the libraries of the University.

1. (1) The Officers of the University referred to in Clauses (iii) to
   • (xi) of section 24 shall be appointed by the Vice- Chancellor with the approval of the Board of Management on such terms and conditions and in the manner, as may be prescribed: Provided that the Vice-Chancellor may make appointments of such officers as a temporary measures for a period of six months under intimation to the concerned authority of the University
2. (2) The salary and allowances payable to and conditions of service of the officers in sub-section
3. (1) shall be such as may be prescribed: Provided that the emoluments and the conditions of service of the officers shall not be varied to their disadvantage after their appointment
4. (3) The officers of the University as referred to in sub-section
5. (1) shall be whole time officers and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the organization and implementation of the programmes concerning to them.
6. (4) No officer shall accept any remuneration from any source other than the remuneration to which he is entitled under the Statutes.
7. (5) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Officers of the University referred to in clauses
   • (iii) to
   • (xi) of section 24 shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed or as may be assigned to them, from time to time, by the Board or the Vice-Chancellor.