Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY

The Board of Management.

1. (1) The Board of Management shall be the principal executive body of the University.
2. (2) The administration, management and control of the University and the income thereof shall be vested in the Board of Management which shall control and administer the property and funds of the University.
3. (3) The Board of Management shall consist of the following members, namely:
   • (a) The Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Chairperson;
   • (b) The Principal Secretary or Secretary of the administrative department of the Government dealing with Sports, who shall be the Ex-officio member;
   • (c) The Principal Secretary or Secretary of the Finance Department of the Government, who shall be the Ex-officio member;
   • (d) The Principal Secretary or Secretary of the Education Department of the Government, who shall be the Ex-officio member;
   • (e) Two eminent sports persons, to be nominated by the Chancellor;
   • (f) Two eminent sports academicians or experts, to be nominated by the Chancellor;
   • (g) One distinguished person from the industry or sports management field, to be nominated by the Chancellor;
   • (h) Two Deans of the University, to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor by rotation;
     • (i) The Registrar, who shall be the Secretary of the Board of Management.
4. (4) The term of office of the nominated members shall be three years.

The Academic Council

1. (1) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations, coordinate and exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University.
2. (2) The Academic Council shall consist of such members as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
3. (3) The term of office of the members of the Academic Council shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

Academic Staff

1. (1) The following shall be the Academic Staff of the University, namely:—
   • (a) Dean of Faculties;
   • (b) Professors;
   • (c) Associate Professors;
   • (d) Assistant Professors;
   • (e) Teachers;
   • (f) Librarians;
   • (g) Directors of Physical Education; and
   • (h) such other persons as may be declared by the Statutes to be the Academic Staff of the University.
2. (2) The method of appointment and the terms and conditions of service of the Academic Staff shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

Finance Committee

1. (1) The Finance Committee shall be the main financial advisory body of the University.
2. (2) The constitution, powers and functions of the Finance Committee shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

Other Authorities The constitution, powers and functions of such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of the University shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

University Funds

1. (1) The University shall have a General Fund to which shall be credited—
   • (a) all its income including fees and endowments;
   • (b) contributions or grants made by the Government;
   • (c) contributions or grants made by other sources; and
   • (d) amounts received from any other source.
2. (2) The General Fund shall be utilised for such purposes of the University as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
3. (3) The University shall have such other funds as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
4. (4) All funds of the University shall be deposited in such banks or invested in such manner as the Board of Management may decide on the recommendations of the Finance Committee: Provided that the funds of the University shall be utilised for the objects of the University only and not for any other purpose.