Chapter 3 Officers of the University

The following shall be the officers of the University: (1) The Chancellor; (2) The Vice-Chancellor; (3) The Registrar; (4) The Chief Financial Officer; and (5) Such other officers as may be declared by the Act of Statutes to be officers of the University.

1. (1) The Governor of the State of Meghalaya will be the Visitor of the University. (2) The Visitor shall when present, preside at the convocation of the University for conferring degrees, diplomas, charters, designations and certificates. (3) The Visitor shall have the following powers: (i). To call for any paper or information relating to the affairs of the University. (ii). On the basis of the information received by the Visitor, if he is satisfied that any order, proceeding or decision taken by any authority of the University is not in conformity with the Act, Rules or Regulations, he may issue such directions as he may deem fit in the interest of the University and the directions so issued shall be complied with by all concerned. (iii). Such other powers as may be conferred on him by this Act or the Statutes made there under.

1. (1) The sponsor shall, with the prior approval of the Visitor, appoint a suitable person as the Chancellor of the University. (2) The Chancellor so appointed shall hold office for a period of five years or for such shorter period as may be decided by the Sponsor. The Sponsor may extend the term of office of the Chancellor with the prior approval of the Visitor. (3) The Sponsor may, with the prior approval of the Visitor extend the term of the Chancellor for such further period(s) as the Sponsor may deem expedient. (4) The Chancellor shall be the head of the University and shall preside at the meeting of the Board of Governors. (5) The Chancellor shall, when the Visitor is not present, preside at the convocation of the University for conferring degrees, diplomas, charters, designations or certificates. (6) The Chancellor shall have the following powers: (i). To call for any information or record; (ii). To appoint/remove the Vice-Chancellor; (iii). Such other power as may be conferred on him by this Act or the Statutes made there under.

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on such term and conditions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed from a panel of three persons recommended by the Board of Governors and shall hold office for a term of four years or such shorter period as may be decided by the Board of Governors. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term not exceeding four years subject to restriction on age or such other condition as may be provided in this Act or the Statutes made there under. (4) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the University. He shall exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of the University and shall give effect to the decisions of the authorities of the University. (5) If in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor it is necessary to take immediate action on any matter for which powers are conferred on any other authority by or under this Act, he may take such action as he deems necessary and shall at the earliest opportunity thereafter report his action to such officers or authority as would have in the ordinary course dealt with the matter. (i). Provided that if in the opinion of the concerned authority such action should not have been taken by the Vice-Chancellor, then such case shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final; and (ii). Provided further that where any such action taken by the Vice-Chancellor affects any person in the service of the University, such person shall be entitled to prefer within one month from that date on which such action is communicated to him, an appeal to the Board of Governors and the Board of Governors may confirm or modify or reverse the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor. (6) If in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor any decision of the authority of the University is outside the power conferred by this Act, Statutes or is likely to be prejudicial to the interest of the University he shall request the concerned authority to revise its decision within the next seven days and in case the authority refuses to revise such decision wholly or partly or fails to take any decision within seven days, then such matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final. (7) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other power and perform such other duties as may be laid down by the Statutes or the Rules. (8) The Vice-Chancellor shall, in the absence of both the Visitor and the Chancellor, preside at the convocation of the University for conferring degrees, diplomas, charters, designations or certificates. (9) The Chancellor is empowered to remove the ViceChancellor after due enquiry. It will be open to the Chancellor to suspend the Vice-Chancellor during enquiry depending upon the seriousness of the charges, as he may deem fit.

1. (1) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Board of Governors in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (2) The Registrar shall have the power to enter into agreements, execute contracts, sign documents and authenticate records on behalf of the University. (3) The Registrar shall be responsible for the due custody of the records and the Common Seal of the University and shall be bound to place before the Chancellor, the ViceChancellor or any other authority all such information and documents as may be necessary for transaction of the University’s business. (4) The Registrar shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes or as may be decided from time to time by the Board of Governors or the Board of Management.

1. (1) The Chief Financial Officer shall be appointed by the Board of Governors in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (2) The Chief Financial Officer shall be responsible for the due custody of all financial records and for the financial transactions of the University, and shall be bound to place before the Board of Governors, Board of Management, Chancellor, Vice Chancellor or any other authority, all such information and documents as may be required for the transaction of the University’s business. (3) The Chief Financial Officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed in the Statutes or as may be decided from time to time by the Board of Governors or the Board of Management.

Deans of faculties shall be appointed by the Board of Management in such manner and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes or as decided by the Board of Governors.

The manner of appointment, terms and conditions of service, and power and duties of the other officers of the University shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes or as decided by the Board of Governors.