First Statutes

Powers to make Statutes.— Subject to the provisions of this Bill, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:

1. (1) The constitution, powers and functions of the authorities and other bodies of the University, as may be found necessary to be constituted from time to time;
2. (2) The appointment and continuance in office of the members of the said authorities and bodies of the University, the filling up of vacancies of members, and all other matters relating to those authorities and other bodies for which it may be necessary or desirable to provide;
3. (3) The appointment, powers and duties of the officers of the University, and terms and conditions of their service;
4. (4) The constitution of the pension or the provident fund and the establishment of an insurance scheme for the benefit of the employees of the University;
5. (5) The principles governing the seniority of employees of the University;
6. (6) The procedure for arbitration in cases of dispute between employees or students and the University;
7. (7) The procedure for appeal to the Executive Council by an employee or student against the action of any officer or authority of the University;
8. (8) The extent of the autonomy which a college or an institution declared as an autonomous college or institution may be exercised;
9. (9) The conferment of honorary degrees;
10. (10) The withdrawal of degrees, certificates and other academic distinctions;
11. (11) The institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentship, medals and prizes and other incentives; the delegation of powers vested in the authorities or the officers of the University;
12. (12) All other matters which, by or under this Bill, are to be, or may be, provided for by the Statutes.