Such other Body, Council and Committee as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authority of the University.

The Governing Body

1. (1) The Constitution of the Governing Body shall be as follows:—
   • (i) The Chancellor who shall be the Chairperson;
   • (ii) The Vice-Chancellor;
   • (iii) The Secretary in the Department of Education, Government of Goa;
   • (iv) Two academicians of the stature of Vice-Chancellor, from India or abroad, co-opted by the Governing Body;
   • (vi) Four industry experts or industrialists nominated by the Chairperson of the Governing Body;
   • (vii) One Member from amongst the judicial officers of the State not below the rank of District Judge nominated by the Government shall be a member of the Executive Council;
   • (viii) Seven representatives to be nominated by the Society;
   • (viii) One of the Deans of the Schools of the University without voting right;
   • (ix) The Chief Finance Officer of the University without voting right;
   • (x) The Controller of Examinations without voting right;
   • (xi) The Registrar of the University, who shall be the Member Secretary without voting right.
2. (2) The Governing Body may, in the interest of the University, decide with the approval of the Society to include other members, including Pro Vice-Chancellor, if appointed, as it may deem fit: Provided that the total number of members of the Governing Body shall not exceed twenty-one with voting rights.
3. (3) Subject to the provisions of the Act, the Governing Body shall discharge the following functions, namely—
   • (a) to review from time to time, the broad policies and programmes of the University and suggest measures for the working, improvement and development of the University;
   • (b) to consider and pass resolutions on the annual report and annual accounts of the University and audit report of such accounts;
   • (c) to advise the Chancellor in respect of any matter which may be referred to it for advice;
   • (d) to perform such other functions as may be specified by the Statutes;
4. (4) The term of office of members of the Governing Body shall be such as may be specified by the Statutes.
5. (5) The Governing Body shall meet at least four times in a calendar year at such time and place as the Chancellor deems fit.