Chapter 3 Officers of the University

11 The following shall be the officers of the University:

1. (a) The Chancellor;
2. (b) The Vice-Chancellor;
3. (c) The Registrar;
4. (d) The Finance Officer; and
5. (e) Such other offices as may be declared by the Statutes to be officers of the University.

1. (1) The Governor of Meghalaya will be the Visitor of the University.
2. (2) The Visitor shall, when present, preside at the convocation of the University for conferring Degrees, Diplomas, Charters, Designations and Certificates.
3. (3) The Visitor shall have the following powers namely: (a) To call for any paper or information relating to the affairs of the University.
   • (b) On the basis of the information received by the Visitor, if he is satisfied that any order, proceeding, or decision taken by any authority of the University is not in conformity with the Act, Regulations, or Rules, he may issue directions as he may deem fit in the interest of the University and the directions so issued shall be complied with by all concerned.

1. (1) The Sponsor shall, with the prior approval of the Visitor, appoint a person suitable to be appointed as the Chancellor of the University.
2. (2) The Chancellor so appointed shall hold the office for a period of five years.
3. (3) The Chancellor shall be the head of the University.
4. (4) The Chancellor shall preside at the meeting of the Board of Governors and shall, when the Visitor is not present, preside at the convocation of the University for conferring Degrees, Diplomas, Charters, Designations or Certificates.
5. (5) The Chancellor shall have the following powers, namely:-
   • (a) To call for any information or record;
   • (b) To appoint the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (c) To remove the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (d) Such other powers as may be conferred on him by this Act or the Statutes made there under.

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Statutes for a term of four years by the Chancellor.
2. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor from a panel of three persons recommended by the Board of Government shall hold office for a term of four years. Provided that, after expiration of the term of four years, the Vice-Chancellor shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term not exceeding four years.
3. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Principal executive and academic officer of the University and shall exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of the University and give effect to the decisions of the authorities of the University.
4. (4) If in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor it is necessary to take immediate action on any matter for which powers are conferred on any other authority by or under this Act, he may take such action as he deems necessary and shall at the earliest opportunity thereafter report his action to such authority as would have in the ordinary course dealt with the matter: Provided that if in the opinion of the concerned authority such action should not have been taken by the Vice-Chancellor, then such case shall be referred to the Chancellor, whose decision thereon shall be final: Provided further that where any such action taken by the Vice-Chancellor effects any person in the service of the University, such person shall be entitled to prefer, within three months from the date on which such action is communicated to him, an appeal to the Board of Governors and the Board of Governors may confirm or modify or reverse the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor.
5. (5) If in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor any decision of any authority of the University is outside the powers conferred by this Act, Statutes or is likely to be prejudicial to the interest of the University, he shall request the concerned authority to revise its decision within seven days from the date of his decision and in case the authority refuses to revise such action wholly or partly or fails to take any decision within seven days, then such matter shall be referred to the Chancellor and his decision thereon shall be final.
6. (6) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be laid down by the Statutes or the Rules.
7. (7) The Vice-Chancellor shall preside at the convocation of the University in the absence of both, the Visitor and the Chancellor, for conferring Degrees, Diplomas, Charters, Designations or Certificates.
8. (8) The Vice-Chancellor is empowered to remove the Vice Chancellor after due enquiry. It will be open to the Chancellor to suspend the Vice-Chancellor during enquiry depending upon the seriousness of the charges, as he may deem fit.

Deans of Faculties shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor in such manner and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by Statutes.

1. (1) The appointment of the Registrar shall be made in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
2. (2) All contracts shall be signed and all documents and records shall be authenticated by the Registrar on behalf of the University.
3. (3) The Registrar shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed or may be required from time to time, by the Board of Governors.
4. (4) The Registrar shall be responsible for the due custody of the records and the common seal of the University and shall be bound to place before the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor or any other authority, all such information and documents as may be necessary for transaction of their business.
5. (5) The Registrar shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

The Finance Officer shall be appointed by the Board of Governors in such manner and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed.

The manner of appointment, terms and conditions of service and powers and duties of the other officers of the University shall be such as may be prescribed.