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26. Protection of action taken in good faith: No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any officer or personnel of the Skill University for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of any of the provisions of this Act. SCHEDULE Statutes 1. State Public University: The Skill University shall act in public benefit as the State Public University, actualised through delegation of powers to state nodal agency for complete autonomy and financial independence, in its commitment to service of the public. 2. Incorporation: The Skill University shall be headquartered in Khunti, Jharkhand. 3. Appointment, Powers and Functions of the President: (1) Appointment of the President:- (a) The President shall be appointed by the Nodal Agency for a term of three years on the recommendation of a selection committee. (b) Three months prior to the expiry of the term of office of the President, the Nodal Agency shall constitute a Selection Committee consisting of following members, which shall prepare a panel of at least three names, in alphabetical order, from which the Nodal Agency shall appoint the President: (i) two nominees of the Nodal Agency; and (ii) one nominee of the Governing Council (c) The President of the Skill University shall ideally be a leader in his industry, preferably an alumnus of an institute of eminence or similarly bench-marked institution including with an industry/entrepreneurial background. (d) After the completion of his tenure of three years, he shall be eligible for reappointment by the Nodal Agency, limited to number of terms as decided by the nodal agency. (e) This shall be an honorary position and all the reasonable expenses incurred by the President in connection with the affairs of the Skill University shall be reimbursed and paid out of the General Fund of the Skill University. (f) The first president shall be appointed by the Nodal Agency. (g) On a representation made to it or otherwise and after making such enquiry as may be necessary, if the Nodal Agency is of the opinion that the continuance of the President in office may not be in the interest of the Skill University, the Nodal Agency, by an order in writing stating the reasons therein, may direct the President to relinquish his office from the date specified in the order: Provided that prior to the issuance of any such order, the President shall be given an opportunity of being heard. (h) The President may, by an instrument in writing under his hand and addressed to the Chairperson of the Nodal Agency, resign his office: Provided that the President shall continue in office till the date of acceptance of his resignation by the Nodal Agency. (i) In the event of the abrupt occurrence of vacancy in the office of the President by reason of death, conviction or otherwise, the Vice-Chancellor shall act as President until a regular appointment of President is made in accordance with sub-sections (a) and (b): Provided that the period of such interim arrangement shall not exceed six months. (2) Powers and Functions of the President:- (a) The President shall be the head of the Skill University, and shall be the Chairperson of the Governing Council. (b) The President shall preside over the meetings of the Governing Council and, when the Chancellor is not present, at the convocation of the Skill University for conferring of diplomas, degrees or other academic distinctions: Provided that in the absence of the President, such functions shall be carried out by any other member of the Governing Council nominated by it: Provided that, in case of a tie in regard to any of the decisions taken by the Governing Council, the President shall have a casting vote. (c) In case of any disputes or differences of opinion, the decision of the President shall be final and binding on all concerned. (d) The President shall have the power to call for any information or record from any officer or authority of the University, relating to the affairs of the Skill University. 4. Appointment, Powers and Functions of the Vice-Chancellor: (1) Appointment of the Vice-Chancellor:- (a) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the President with the approval of Nodal Agency for a term of three years on the recommendation of a selection committee. (b) Three months prior to the expiry of term of the Vice-Chancellor, the Nodal Agency shall constitute a Selection Committee consisting of following members, which shall prepare a panel of at least three names, in alphabetical order, from which the Nodal Agency shall appoint the Vice-Chancellor: (i) one nominee of the Nodal Agency who will also act as the Chairperson of the Committee; (ii) one nominee of the President; and (iii) one nominee of the Governing Council (c) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a person of eminence having rich administrative and academic experience possibly with past/present board membership(s) in industry. Suitable person who has been faculty of Indian Institutes of Technology or similar eminent institutions may be considered. (d) After the completion of his tenure of three years as the Vice-Chancellor, he may be considered to be eligible for reappointment, limited to number of terms as decided by the nodal agency. (e) The first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Nodal Agency. (f) On a representation made to it or otherwise and after making such enquiry as may be necessary, if the Nodal Agency is of the opinion that the continuance of the Vice-Chancellor in office may not be in the interest of the Skill University, the Nodal Agency, by an order in writing stating the reasons therein, may direct the Vice-Chancellor to relinquish his office from the date specified in the order: Provided that prior to the taking of any action under this sub-section, the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity of being heard. (g) The Vice-Chancellor may, by an instrument in writing under his hand and addressed to the Chairperson of the Nodal Agency, resign his office: Provided that the Vice-Chancellor shall continue in office till the date of acceptance of his resignation by the Nodal Agency. (h) In the event of the abrupt occurrence of vacancy in the office of the Vice- Chancellor by reason of death, conviction or otherwise, the nodal agency may appoint any other suitable officer of the Skill University to act as Vice- Chancellor until a regular appointment of Vice-Chancellor is made in accordance with sub-sections (a) and (b): Provided that the period of such interim arrangement shall not exceed six months. (2) Powers and Functions of the Vice-Chancellor :- The Vice-Chancellor shall have ascendance over the academic affairs, on matters where award of bachelor’s/master’s/doctoral degree is concerned, of the Skill University- (a) to advise the Governing Council, particularly in respect of the norms and standards of education, teaching and research, and training programmes in the Skill University and ensure compliance of the same; (b) to coordinate with Deans / Heads concerned with the introduction of programmes and courses in academic, training and consultancy domains and for teaching, research and development in the Skill University; (c) to ensure adherence to quality, norms and standards pertaining to the programmes and courses of study offered or to be offered, involving with undergraduate and postgraduate education, by the Skill University; (d) to delegate his powers subject to the approval of the President; (e) to exercise such other powers and perform such duties as may be specified in the Schedule and Regulations of the Skill University. 5. Appointment, Powers and Functions of the Pro-Chancellor: (1) Appointment of the Pro-Chancellor:- (a) The Pro-Chancellor shall be appointed by the President with approval of the Nodal Agency for a term of three years on the recommendation of a selection committee: Provided that the first Pro-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Nodal Agency. (b) Three months prior to the expiry of term of the Pro-Chancellor, the Nodal Agency shall constitute a Selection Committee consisting of following members, which shall prepare a panel of at least three names, in alphabetical order, from which the Nodal Agency shall appoint the Pro-Chancellor: (i) one nominee of the Nodal Agency who will also act as the Chairperson of the Committee; (ii) one nominee of the President; and (iii) one nominee of the Governing Council (c) The eligibility criteria with regard to the educational qualifications (academic/ research/ skill specialization, etc.) and industry experience for selection of the Pro-Chancellor shall be as prescribed by the Schedule and Regulations. (d) After the completion of his tenure of three years as the Pro-Chancellor, he may be considered to be eligible for reappointment, limited to number of terms as decided by the nodal agency. (e) The Pro-Chancellor shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the Skill University or be deputed from the nodal agency. (f) On a representation made to it or otherwise and after making such enquiry as may be necessary, if the Nodal Agency is of the opinion that the continuance of the Pro-Chancellor in office may not be in the interest of the Skill University, the Nodal Agency, by an order in writing stating the reasons therein, may direct the Pro-Chancellor to relinquish his office from the date specified in the order: Provided that prior to the taking of any action under this sub-section, the Pro-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity of being heard. (g) The Pro-Chancellor may, by an instrument in writing under his hand and addressed to the Chairperson of the Nodal Agency, resign his office: Provided that the Pro-Chancellor shall continue in office till the date of acceptance of his resignation by the Nodal Agency. (h) In the event of the abrupt occurrence of vacancy in the office of the Pro- Chancellor by reason of death, conviction or otherwise, the nodal agency may appoint any other suitable officer of the Skill University to act as Pro-Chancellor until a regular appointment of Pro-Chancellor is made in accordance with sub- sections (a) and (b): Provided that the period of such interim arrangement shall not exceed six months. (2) Powers and Functions of the Pro-Chancellor:- (a) The Pro-Chancellor shall be the principal executive officer of the Skill University and shall exercise general superintendence and control over the affairs of the Skill University. (b) On matters regarding the academic affairs of the Skill University, where award of bachelor’s/master’s/doctoral degree is concerned, the Pro-Chancellor shall seek guidance from the Vice-Chancellor. (c) The Pro-Chancellor shall execute the decisions of various authorities of the Skill University and take all action as may be necessary to execute for discharge of the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to him by the President and the authorities of the Skill University. (d) Where, in the opinion of the Pro-Chancellor it is necessary to take immediate action on any matter for which powers are conferred on any other authority by or under the Act, he may take such action as he deems necessary, and, shall at the earliest opportunity thereafter, report the action taken by him to such officer or authority as would have in the ordinary course dealt with the matter: Provided that if, in the opinion of the concerned officer or authority such action should not have been taken by the Pro-Chancellor, then such case shall be referred to the President, whose decision thereon shall be final: Provided further that where any such action taken by the Pro-Chancellor adversely affects the rights of any personnel of the Skill University, such person shall be entitled to prefer, within three months from the date on which such action is communicated to him, an appeal to the Governing Council, and, the Governing Council may confirm or modify or reverse the action taken by the Pro-Chancellor. (e) Where, in the opinion of the Pro-Chancellor, any decision taken by any authority of the Skill University is not within the powers conferred on such authority by the Act, or is likely to be prejudicial to the interests of the Skill University, he shall forthwith request the concerned authority to revise its decision within fifteen days from the date of its decision, and, in case the authority refuses to revise such decision wholly or partly or fails to take any decision within fifteen days, then such matter shall be referred by the Pro- Chancellor to the President and his decision thereon shall be final. (f) The Pro-Chancellor shall be the Chairperson of the Vocational Education Council and shall have a casting vote in case of a tie in regard to any of the decisions taken by the Vocational Education Council. (g) The Pro-Chancellor shall ensure compliance with the provisions of the Act, Schedule and Regulations of the Skill University. (h) The Pro-Chancellor shall be entitled to be present at, and to address, any meeting of any authority of the Skill University, but shall not be entitled to vote unless he is a member of that particular authority. (i) In all suits and other legal proceedings by or against the Skill University, the pleadings shall be signed and verified by the Pro-Chancellor and all processes in such suits and proceedings shall be issued to, and served on, the Pro-Chancellor. (j) The Pro-Chancellor shall have the power- (i) to advise the Governing Council on matters regarding the planning and development of the Skill University, particularly in respect of the norms and standards of education, teaching and research, and training programmes in the Skill University and ensure compliance of the same; (ii) to coordinate with Deans / Heads concerned with the introduction of programmes and courses in academic, training and consultancy domains and for teaching, research and development in the Skill University; (iii) to provide pedagogical leadership and motivation for excellence; (iv) to coordinate with Deans / Heads for collaboration with any university, Research Institute, Centre in India and abroad from time to time with prior approval of the Governing Council; (v) to apply for membership of other institutions like Association of Indian Universities, Commonwealth Universities, International Universities, and India International Centre, etc.; (vi) to ensure adherence to quality, norms and standards pertaining to the programmes and courses of study offered or to be offered by the Skill University; (vii) to take necessary steps to obtain accreditation, etc.; (viii) to convene or cause to be convened meetings of any segment or authority of the Skill University except the Governing Council and the Senate; (ix) To make regular appointments with the prior approval of the Senate, as maybe prescribed by the Regulations- a) for all posts of teaching staff; and b) for posts of officers among the administrative staff and technical support staff; (x) to make provision for the offer of scholarships, fellowships, studentships, medals and awards with the prior approval of the Senate; (xi) to appoint course writers, script writers, counsellors, programmers, artists, consultants and such other persons as maybe considered necessary for the efficient functioning of the Skill University; (xii) to fix emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of the teaching staff, administrative staff and technical support staff with the approval of the Senate, as maybe prescribed by the Regulations; (xiii) to make temporary appointments, with the approval of the Senate of such persons as he may consider necessary for the functioning of the Skill University, as maybe prescribed by the Regulations: Provided that, in case of any exigency, the Pro-Chancellor may appoint such staff for a period not exceeding six months, and such appointments shall be reported to the Senate in its next meeting. (xiv) to grant leave to- a) Teaching staff; and b) Officers among the administrative staff and technical support staff, and make necessary arrangements for the discharge of the functions of such personnel during their absence; (xv) to grant leave of absence to any personnel of the Skill University in accordance with the Regulations and if he so desires, delegate such powers to any other officer of the Skill University; (xvi) to make necessary arrangements for the discharge of the functions of an officer whose position falls vacant due to resignation, retirement or any other reason till such time as regular appointment to such position is made; (xvii) to ensure proper maintenance of discipline in the Skill University and to delegate any such power to such officer or officers as he may deem fit; (xviii) to suspend and to initiate disciplinary action against any student or personnel of the Skill University as per the Regulations; (xix) to delegate his powers subject to the approval of the President; (xx) to perform all such acts as may be deemed necessary for furtherance of duties and objectives of the Skill University. 6. Appointment, Powers and Functions of the Registrar: (1) Appointment of the Registrar:- (a) The first Registrar shall be appointed by the Nodal Agency. After completion of the term of the first Registrar, the President shall appoint the next Registrars with the approval of the Nodal Agency on the recommendation of the selection committee constituted for the purpose, as specified by the Governing Council. (b) He shall report to the Pro-Chancellor. (c) He shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the Skill University or be deputed from nodal agency. (d) He shall be appointed for a term of five years and shall be eligible for reappointment, limited to number of terms as decided by the nodal agency. (e) On a representation made to him or otherwise and after making such inquiry as may be necessary, if the Pro-Chancellor is of the opinion that the continuance of the Registrar in office will not in the interests of the Skill University, he may by an order in writing stating the reasons therein, direct the Registrar to relinquish his office from the date specified in the order: Provided that prior to taking any action under this sub-section, the Pro- Chancellor shall ensure that it gets the approval of the Nodal Agency after giving to the Registrar reasonable opportunity of a hearing. (f) The Registrar may, by an instrument in writing under his hand and addressed to the Pro-Chancellor, may resign his office: Provided that the Registrar shall continue in office till the date of acceptance of his resignation by the Nodal Agency. (g) In the event of the abrupt occurrence of vacancy in the office of the Registrar by reason of death, conviction or otherwise, the Pro-Chancellor may appoint any other suitable officer or personnel of the Skill University to act as Registrar until a regular appointment of Registrar is made in accordance with sub-section (a): Provided that the period of such interim arrangement shall not exceed six months. (2) Powers and Functions of the Registrar:- (a) The Registrar shall be the Member-Secretary of the Governing Council, Senate, Vocational Education Council and Credentials Council but he shall not have a right to vote; (b) All contracts shall be signed and all documents and records shall be authenticated by the Registrar on behalf of the Skill University; (c) The Registrar shall exercise and perform the following powers and functions- (i) to function as the custodian of the records, minutes of the meetings of the authorities of the Skill University, the common seal and all properties of the Skill University; (ii) to place before the President, Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor or any authority of the Skill university, all such information and documents as may be necessary for transaction of their business; (iii) to conduct official correspondence on behalf of the Skill University and be responsible for the proper maintenance of all the records of the Skill University, subject to the provisions of the Act, the Schedule and the Regulations; (iv) to issue notices concerning all meetings of the Governing Council, Senate, Vocational Education Council, and any other committee or body constituted as per instructions of the President or Pro-Chancellor; (v) to represent the Skill University in suits or proceedings by or against the Skill University, sign powers of attorney and plead in such cases or depute his representative for this purpose; (vi) to maintain a register of all students registered in any course or programme offered by the Skill University in the prescribed form; (vii) to maintain a register of all certificates, diplomas, degrees or any academic distinction conferred on any person by the Skill University; (viii) to suspend and to initiate disciplinary control over the personnel, of the Skill University, as per powers delegated by the Pro-Chancellor; (ix) to render to the Pro-Chancellor and the President such assistance as may be desired by them in the performance of their official duties; (x) to appoint persons to the posts below the level of officers among the technical support staff and administrative staff, as maybe prescribed by the Regulations; (xi) to maintain the service records of all the personnel of the Skill University; (xii) to perform such other duties as may be specified by the Governing Council or the Senate or the President or the Vice-Chancellor or the Pro- Chancellor from time to time; (xiii) to exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be specified in the Schedule and Regulations of the Skill University. 7. Appointment, Powers and Functions of the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer: (1) The appointment of the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall be made by the President, in such manner as specified by the Governing Council, as maybe prescribed by the Schedule and Regulations. (2) The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be specified by the Governing Council. 8. Appointment, Powers and Functions of the Dean of Credentials: (1) The appointment of the Dean of Credentials shall be made by the President, in such manner as specified by the Governing Council, as maybe prescribed by the Schedule and Regulations. (2) The Dean of Credentials shall exercise such powers and perform such duties including with respect to all aspects of credentials such as laying down of the norms and standards, mode of assessments and certifications etc. as may be specified by the Governing Council. 9. Governing Council: (1) Constitution of the Governing Council:- (a) The Governing Council of the Skill University shall consist of the following members as part of its initial constitution, namely:- (i) The President; (ii) The Vice-Chancellor; (iii) The Pro-Chancellor; (iv) Two representatives of the Nodal Agency; (v) One eminent alumni or faculty of an Indian Institute of Technology or similarly benchmarked institution based out of Jharkhand nominated by Nodal Agency; (vi) Two officials from Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Jharkhand; (vii) Up to three eminent industrialists to be nominated by the President on the recommendation from industry bodies or sectors of focus; (viii) One senior faculty member from the skill university; and (ix) the Registrar of the Skill University. (b) The President shall be the Chairperson of the Governing Council, and in his absence, a member of the Governing Council nominated by it shall chair its meeting. (c) Save as otherwise provided in this section, the term of nominated members of the Governing Council shall be three years from the date of nomination. (d) An ex officio member shall continue so long as he holds the office by virtue of which he is such member. (e) One-third of the nominated members, except ex officio members, shall retire by rotation each year. In the first two instances, the Governing Council may decide the procedure to identify the members who will retire. (f) A member may be re-nominated for the next succeeding term. (g) A member may resign his office by an instrument in writing under his hand and addressed to the Chairperson, but he shall continue in office until the date of acceptance of his resignation by the Chairperson. (h) A casual vacancy, arising out of the coming to an end of the membership of any member (other than an ex officio member) during the term of office of such member for any reason whatsoever, shall be filled up in the manner provided for the constitution of the Governing Council in sub-section (a): Provided that a person nominated to a casual vacancy shall be a member for the residual term of office of such member resultant to the termination of whose membership the casual vacancy has arisen. (i) The Governing Council shall meet at least two times in a calendar year, as possible. (j) A minimum of four members present shall form a quorum for a meeting of the Governing Council with the President being the Chairman of the meeting: Provided that, in case of leave of absence of the President, the attending members may choose a chairperson for the meeting: Provided further that the members may participate in the meeting person or through teleconferencing or video conferencing or any other form of participation through any other mode of Information and Communication Technologies. (k) The decisions of the Governing Council shall be taken through consensus: Provided that in cases in which decisions of the Governing Council cannot be taken through consensus, the decision shall be taken through a majority vote, including through electronic voting technology, by a quorum of not less than four members of Governing Council participating in the meeting of the Governing Council. (2) Powers and Functions of the Governing Council:- (a) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Governing Council may be delegated such powers by the Board of Directors of the Nodal Agency as is necessary for the conduct of the affairs and business of the Skill University. (b) All property of the Skill University shall vest in the Governing Council, with prior approval of competent authorities. (c) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Governing Council shall exercise the following powers and discharge the following functions, namely:- (i) to exercise general superintendence and control over all personnel, authorities, committees and bodies of the Skill University; (ii) to review the decisions by any authority of the Skill University in the cases where the decisions taken by any authority of the Skill University is not in conformity with the power under the provisions of the Act or the Schedule or the Regulations made thereunder; (iii) to approve the budget and annual report of the Skill University; (iv) to lay down the policies to be followed and implemented by the Skill University; (v) to create or abolish posts as may be deemed necessary for the functioning of the Skill University; (vi) to appoint statutory auditors of the Skill University; (vii) to delegate such powers as it may deem fit to the Senate and other authorities or officers of the Skill University; (viii) to take all such actions as may be necessary to achieve the objectives of the Skill University; (ix) to make provision for appointment of practitioners-as-faculty, Professors of practice, Emeritus Professors, Visiting Professors, Visiting Fellows, Adjunct Professors, etc., as required by the Skill University on the recommendations of the Senate; (x) to administer and manage the Skill University and such centres for research, education and instruction as are necessary for furtherance of the objects of the Skill University; (xi) to regulate the expenditure and to manage the accounts of the Skill University; (xii) to draw and accept, to make and endorse, to discount or negotiate promissory notes, bills of exchange, cheques or other negotiable instruments; (xiii) to execute conveyances, transfers, reconveyances, mortgages, leases, licences and agreements in respect of property, including government securities belonging to the Skill University or to be acquired for the purpose of the Skill University, with prior approval of competent authorities; (xiv) to give up and cease from carrying on any classes or departments of the Skill University; (xv) to enter into any agreement with the central government, state governments, University Grants Commission or other authorities for receiving grants; (xvi) to accept grants of money, securities or property of any kind on such terms as may be deemed expedient; (xvii) to approve the student contribution prepared by Senate, including tuition expenses towards training, learning and Information Technology, living infrastructure, utilities, set-up, maintenance and such other expenses for enabling self-sustainability of the Skill University; (xviii) to exercise all such powers and discharge all such functions of the Skill University as mentioned in the Act. (d) When urgent action by the Governing Council becomes necessary, the Chairperson may permit the business to be transacted by the circulation of papers to the members of the Governing Council. The action proposed to be taken shall not be taken unless agreed to by consensus or by a majority of the voting members of a quorum of not less than four members of the Governing Council. The resolution so circulated and approved shall be as effective and binding as if such resolution has been passed at the meeting of Governing Council. (e) The Governing Council shall exercise such other powers and functions as may be prescribed by the Schedule and the Regulations from time to time. (f) The nodal agency may amend the composition of Governing Council through a formal resolution of the Board of Directors. 10. Senate: (1) The Senate shall consist of the following persons as part of its initial constitution, namely:- (a) The Pro-Chancellor; (b) The Dean of Credentials; (c) The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer; (d) One member of the Governing Council, to be nominated by the Nodal Agency; (e) Two persons from amongst the personnel of the Skill University, to be nominated by the President; and (f) The Registrar of the Skill University (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the permanent invitee to the meetings of Senate on matters regarding the academic affairs of the Skill University, where award of bachelor’s/master’s/doctoral degree is concerned. (3) The Pro-Chancellor shall be the Chairperson of the Senate, provided that President may at his discretion, nominate any other member of the Governing Council to be the Chairperson of the Senate. (4) The Senate shall meet once in every three months as possible. (5) A minimum of three members present shall form a quorum of a meeting of the Senate. In case of leave of absence of the Pro-Chancellor, the members present in the meeting may choose a chairperson for the meeting. The members may participate in person or through teleconferencing or video conferencing or any other mode of Information and Communication Technologies: Provided that the decisions of the Senate should be taken through consensus: Provided further that in cases in which decisions of the Senate cannot be taken through consensus, the decision shall be taken through a majority vote, including through electronic voting technology, by a quorum of not less than three members of Senate participating in the meeting of the Senate. (6) The Regulations of the Skill University, concerning all matters which are required to be provided by the Regulations under the provisions of this Act or the Schedule made there under, shall be laid down by Senate and duly approved by the Governing Council. (7) The Governing Council may amend the initial or subsequent composition of Senate through a formal resolution. (8) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Senate shall exercise all such powers and discharge all such functions of the Skill University as mentioned in the Act, the Schedule or as prescribed by the Regulations from time to time. 11. Vocational Education Council: (1) The Vocational Education Council shall consist of the Pro-Chancellor and such other members as may be specified by the Senate as maybe prescribed by the Schedule and Regulations. (2) The Pro-Chancellor shall be the Chairperson of the Vocational Education Council. (3) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Schedule and the Regulations made thereunder, the Vocational Education Council shall be the principal vocational education delivery body of the Skill University and shall co-ordinate and exercise general superintendence and control in matters regarding the implementation of the policies relating to vocational education imparted by the Skill University. (4) The quorum for meetings of the Vocational Education Council shall be such as may be specified by the Senate. 12. Credentials Council: (1) The Credentials Council shall consist of the Dean of Credentials and such other members as may be prescribed by the Governing Council, reporting to authority as deemed by the Governing Council. (2) The Dean of Credentials shall be the Chairperson of the Credentials Council. (3) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Schedule and the Regulations made thereunder, the Credentials Council shall be responsible for laying down of the norms and standards, modes of assessments and certifications, grant of the privileges of recognition and shall co-ordinate with other authorities of the Skill University, other institutes (including training institutes) and universities, research and development organizations, industry, other agencies of the State and Central Governments, Union Territories and other State Governments etc., and exercise general supervision and control over the matters concerning the quality of vocational education offered and imparted, and credentials given, by the Skill University. (4) The quorum for meetings of the Credentials Council shall be such as may be specified by the Governing Council. 13. Updation of Schedule, Regulations, etc. and formal communications: (1) All changes to the Schedule, Regulations, etc. shall be published in the website or any such other medium as determined by the Governing Council of the Skill University and will be deemed as an official notification. (2) Further, all communications, announcements made via electronic medium shall be deemed as an official communication. झारखंड राÏयपाल के आदेश से, नͧलन कुमार, Ĥधान सͬचव-सह-ͪवͬध परामशȸ ͪवͬध ͪवभाग, झारखंड, राँची । -------- झारखÖड राज झारखÖड राजकȧय मुġणालय कȧय मुġणालय, राँची ɮवारा Ĥकाͧशत एवं मुǑġत राँची ɮवारा Ĥकाͧशत एवं मुǑġत, असाधारण) ) 465 – 50