Governing Council

Governing Council.—(1) The Governing Council shall be the Apex Body of the Private University.

1. (2) The constitution of the Governing Council shall be as follows—
   • (a) the Chancellor—Chairperson
   • (b) the Vice-Chancellor-Member
   • (c) three representatives of the sponsoring body- Members
   • (d) Administrative Secretary, Higher Education Department- Ex-officio Member
   • (e) a nominee of the University Grants Commission-Member
   • (f) two eminent persons from the field of education, industry, science or technology nominated by the sponsoring body-Members
   • (g) one representative of the faculty elected by the teachers- Member
   • (h) the Registrar—Secretary.
2. (3) The term of the members, other than ex officio members, shall be three years.
3. (4) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Governing Council shall have the following powers and functions, namely :
   • (a) to review from time to time, the broad policies and programmes of the Private University and suggest measures for the working, improvement and development of the Private University ;
   • (b) to consider and pass resolutions on the annual report and annual accounts of the Private 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 ;

1. (d) approve the creation of posts and the terms and conditions of service of teachers and staff;
2. (e) approve the establishment of new departments, faculties, or schools ;
3. (f) approve the fee structure ;
4. (g) approve the Statutes of the university;
5. (h) exercise such other powers as may be conferred by this Act or

the Statutes : and

1. (i) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed.