Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

Other officers

1. (1) The following shall also be the officers of the University, namely:—
   • (i) The Deans of Faculties,
   • (ii) The Registrar,
   • (iii) The University Librarian,
   • (iv) Such other officers in the service of the University as may be declared by the Statutes to be the officers of the University.
2. (2) The modes regarding the appointment and the terms and conditions of service of the officers referred to in sub-section
3. (1) shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations.

Authorities of the University The following shall be the authorities of the University, namely:—

1. (i) The Court,
2. (ii) The Executive Council,
3. (iii) The Academic Council,
4. (iv) The Finance and Accounts Committee,
5. (v) The Faculties,
6. (vi) The Boards of Studies,
7. (vii) The Board of University Teaching and Research,
8. (viii) The Board of Extra-Mural Studies, if any,
9. (ix) Such other bodies of the University as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of the University.

The Court

1. (1) The Court shall be the supreme governing body of the University and shall, except as herein provided, exercise all the powers and perform all the duties conferred or imposed upon the University by this Act.
2. (2) The Court shall consist of the following members, namely:— Class I—Ex-officio members
   • (i) The Chancellor,
   • (ii) The Vice-Chancellor,
   • (iii) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, if any,
   • (iv) The Registrar,
   • (v) The Deans of Faculties,
   • (vi) The Director of Higher Education or his representative not below the rank of a Joint Director,
   • (vii) The Director of Technical Education or his representative not below the rank of a Joint Director,
   • (viii) The Director of Health and Medical Services,
   • (ix) The Chairman of the State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education,
   • (x) The Librarian of the University Library,
   • (xi) The Director of Physical Education of the University,
   • (xii) The Principals of affiliated colleges and heads of recognised institutions,
   • (xiii) The Heads of University Departments,
   • (xiv) One representative from each of the Councils or Boards, if any, established under the Act,
   • (xv) Such other ex-officio members as may be prescribed by the Statutes. Class II—Ordinary members
   • (i) Elected representatives of the teachers of the University, the affiliated colleges and recognised institutions in the manner prescribed by the Statutes,
   • (ii) Elected representatives of the registered graduates,
   • (iii) Elected representatives of the students of the University,
   • (iv) Representatives of the donors who have donated such amount as may be prescribed by the Statutes,
   • (v) Representatives of the Municipal Corporations and Municipalities within the University area,
   • (vi) Representatives of the State Legislature, as prescribed by the Statutes,
   • (vii) Such other persons, not exceeding the number prescribed by the Statutes, as may be nominated by the Chancellor.
3. (3) The term of office of the members of the Court, other than ex-officio members, shall be five years.
4. (4) The Court shall meet at least twice a year. One of the meetings shall be the annual meeting.
5. (5) The quorum for a meeting of the Court shall be such number of members as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

The Executive Council

1. (1) The Executive Council shall be the executive authority of the University and shall consist of the following members, namely:—
   • (i) The Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Chairman,
   • (ii) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor,
   • (iii) The Deans of Faculties,
   • (iv) Such number of members as may be prescribed by the Statutes, elected by the Court from amongst its members,
   • (v) One representative of the State Government,
   • (vi) Such other members as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
2. (2) The Executive Council shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be conferred or imposed upon it by this Act or the Statutes.
3. (3) The term of office of the members of the Executive Council, other than ex-officio members, shall be three years.
4. (4) The Executive Council shall meet as often as may be necessary.
5. (5) The quorum for a meeting of the Executive Council shall be the number of members as prescribed by the Statutes.

1. (1) The Academic Council shall be the academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, have the control and general regulation of, and be responsible for the maintenance of the standards of teaching and examination within the University.
2. (2) The Academic Council shall consist of the following members, namely:—
   • (i) The Vice-Chancellor, Ex-officio Chairman;
   • (ii) The Deans of Faculties;
   • (iii) The Professors of the University;
   • (iv) The Heads of University Departments;
   • (v) One representative of the Board of University Teaching, if any, to be elected by the Board;
   • (vi) Ten persons to be elected by the Heads of recognised institutions and teachers of affiliated colleges from amongst their own number;
   • (vii) One person nominated by the Syndicate;
   • (viii) Two persons elected by the Senate from amongst its members who are not teachers;
   • (ix) The Director of Education, Gujarat State, or his nominee;
   • (x) The Director of Technical Education, Gujarat State, or his nominee;
   • (xi) The Director of Health and Medical Services, Gujarat State, or his nominee.
3. (3) The Academic Council shall have the following powers and duties, namely:—
   • (i) To make regulations in consultation with the Board of Studies concerned and the Faculties concerned laying down courses of study;
   • (ii) To make regulations regarding the special courses of study or subjects or division of subjects for the degrees or other academic distinctions;
   • (iii) To make regulations regarding the standards of passing and the granting of classes in the examinations;
   • (iv) To advise the Syndicate on all academic matters including matters relating to examinations;
   • (v) To make proposals to the Syndicate for the institution of Professorships, Readershiips, Lecturerships and any other posts of teachers required by the University and for prescribing the duties of such posts;
   • (vi) To make proposals to the Syndicate for the institution and award of Fellowships, Travelling Fellowships, Scholarships, Studentships, Medals and Prizes and to make regulations for their award;
   • (vii) To make regulations for the encouragement of co-operation and reciprocity among colleges and recognised institutions;
   • (viii) To recommend to the Syndicate the establishment of Board of Studies;
   • (ix) To formulate, modify or revise schemes for the organisation of the Faculties and to assign to such Faculties their respective subjects and also to report to the Syndicate as to the expediency of the abolition or sub-division of any Faculty;
   • (x) To make regulations for the recognition of examinations of other Universities and institutions as equivalent to the examinations of the University;
   • (xi) To make regulations relating to courses of study leading to degrees, diplomas and certificates;
   • (xii) To exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed on it by or under this Act or the Statutes.

The following shall be the other authorities of the University:—

1. (i) The Faculties;
2. (ii) The Board of University Teaching;
3. (iii) The Boards of Studies;
4. (iv) The Board of Extra-Mural Studies;
5. (v) Such other bodies as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of the University.

Supplementary provisions.

1. (1) The Senate, the Syndicate and the Academic Council may make rules and regulations for all matters relating to the University and the students thereof, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations.
2. (2) All such rules and regulations shall be consistent with the provisions of this Act and shall, when made, be published in such manner as the Senate may direct.