The Board of Governors

The Board of Governors.—(1) The Board shall be the principal executive body of the Institute.

1. (2) The Board shall consist of the following members, namely:—
   • (a) the Chairperson, who shall be a person of eminence in the field of technology or education, to be appointed by the Visitor on the advice of the State Government;
   • (b) the Director, ex officio;
   • (c) two persons to be nominated by the State Government, one of whom shall be a representative of the Finance Department not below the rank of a Joint Secretary;
   • (d) two persons to be nominated by the Promoter (if the Promoter is other than the State Government);
   • (e) one person to be nominated by the industry;
   • (f) two professors of the Institute to be nominated by the Director by rotation, one of whom shall be a senior-most professor;
   • (g) the Registrar, who shall be the non-voting Secretary of the Board: Provided that the composition of the Board shall be such that the number of members nominated by the State Government and the Promoter shall be in harmony with the provisions of this Act.
2. (3) The Chairperson shall hold office for a period of three years from the date of his appointment and shall be eligible for re-appointment.
3. (4) The Board shall have the power to manage all affairs of the Institute, including the power to appoint such committees as it considers necessary for the efficient exercise of its powers and performance of its duties.
4. (5) The Board shall be responsible for the management and administration of the affairs of the Institute and shall have all powers which are necessary or expedient for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of this Act.
5. (6) The terms and conditions of service of the members of the Board shall be such as may be prescribed.