Powers and functions of Executive Council

Powers and functions of Executive Council.—(1) The Executive Council shall be the principal executive body of the University.

1. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Executive Council shall have the following powers and functions, namely:—
   • (a) to hold, control and administer the properties and funds of the University;
   • (b) to direct the form, custody and use of common seal of the University;
   • (c) to administer the funds placed at the disposal of the University for specific purposes;
   • (d) to accept, on behalf of the University, trusts, bequests, donations and transfers of any movable or immovable property to the University;
   • (e) to provide for the research, consultancy and training activities by the University;
   • (f) to arrange for and direct the inspection of colleges and schools;
   • (g) to institute fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes;
   • (h) to confer honorary degrees and other academic distinctions in the manner prescribed by the Statutes;
     • (i) to manage and regulate the finances, accounts, investments, property, business and all other administrative affairs of the University and for that purpose, appoint such agents as it may think fit;
   • (j) to invest any money belonging to the University, including any unapplied income, in such stocks, funds, shares or securities as it may from time to time think fit in the manner prescribed by the Statutes;
   • (k) to enter into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the University;
   • (l) to regulate and determine all other matters concerning the University in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes;
   • (m) to delegate any of its powers to the Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar or any other officer or authority of the University or to a committee appointed by it, as it may deem fit.