Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

The following shall be the officers of the University, namely:- (i) The Visitor; (ii) The Pro-visitor; (iii) The Chancellor; (iv) The Vice-Chancellor; (v) The Pro Vice-Chancellor; (vi) The Registrar; (vii) The Finance Officer; and (viii) Such other officers as may be declared by the Statutes to be officers of the University.

(1) His Excellency the Governor of Karnataka shall be the Visitor of the University and the visitor may offer suggestions for the improvement of the functioning of the University. (2) The Visitor shall preside at the convocation of the University for conferring degrees and diplomas. (3) The Visitor shall have the following powers, namely:- (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 and if he is satisfied that any order, proceedings or decision taken by any authority of the University is not in conformity with the Act, Regulations, or Rules, 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 the concerned.

(1) The Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, Government of Karnataka shall be the pro-visitor of the University:- (2) The pro-visitor shall, when the Visitor is absent, preside at the Convocation of the University for conferring degrees and diplomas.

(1) The Chancellor shall be appointed by the Sponsoring Body.

(2) The founder trustee of the Sponsoring Body shall be the first Chancellor, who shall hold for life or till he demits office.

(3) The subsequent Chancellor shall be either the then Trustee of the Sponsoring Body or such other person of eminence of national figure in the field of education, science, culture or public life, when such an appointment is being considered, as may be decided by the Sponsoring Body.

(4) The subsequent Chancellor so appointed shall hold the office as determined by the Sponsoring Body.

(5) The Chancellor shall have such powers as may be conferred on him by this Act or the Statutes made there under, which shall include the following powers, namely:- (i) to function as the head of the University; (ii) to preside at all convocations of the University in absence of visitor and pro-visitor ; (iii) to function as a Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the University ; (iv) to appoint or re-appoint or terminate the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes; (v) to nominate a person as a member of the Nomination Committee as referred to in sub-section (2) of section 16 of this Act; (vi) to pre-approve the appointment of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, the Dean, the Registrar and the Finance Officer; (vii) to nominate two academicians as members on the Board of Governors; (viii) to appoint the first Pro Vice-Chancellor and the Finance Officer; (ix) to constitute the first Board of Management, the Finance Committee, the Research Council and the Academic Council; (x) to pre-approve the Agenda matters in the manner provided for in the Act; (xi) to resolve a conflict (excluding conflicts at a meeting of the Board of Governors) in the manner provided in this Act.

(6) In the event of there being a conflict inter-se between the functionary or body and any other functionary or body of the University, then the issue shall be referred to the Chancellor and the decision of the Chancellor in respect of such issue shall be final and binding on the University.

(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor for a term of three years subject to other terms and conditions as may be laid down by the Statutes from among three persons recommended by the Nomination Committee constituted in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2). After the term of three years, it is renewable for another term of three years.

Provided that a Vice-chancellor shall continue to hold the office even after expiry of his term till new Vice-chancellor joins. However, in any case this period shall not exceed one year. (2) The Nomination Committee referred to in sub-section (1) shall consist of the following persons, namely:- (i) One person nominated by the Chancellor; (ii) Two nominees of the Board of Governors, one of whom shall be nominated as the Convener of the Committee by the Board of Governors.

(3) The Nomination Committee shall, on the basis of merit, recommend three persons suitable to hold the office of the Vice-Chancellor and forward the same to the Chancellor along with a concise statement showing the academic qualifications and other distinctions of each person.

(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Principal Executive and Academic Officer of the University and shall exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of the University and give effect to the decisions of the authorities of the University. Provided that, where any matter, other than the appointment of a Teacher is of urgent nature requiring immediate action and the same could not be immediately dealt with by any officer or the authority or other body of the University empowered by or under this Act to deal with it, the Vice-Chancellor may take such action as he may deems fit with the prior written approval of the Chancellor.

(5) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be laid down by the Statutes or the Rules.

Provided that, where in the opinion of the Vice-chancellor, any decision of any authority of the university is outside the powers conferred by this Act or Statutes, Regulations or Rules made there under or is likely to be prejudicial to the interests of the university, he shall 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 to the Chancellor and his decision thereon shall be final. (6) The services of the Vice-Chancellor can be terminated by the Chancellor with the approval of the Board of Governors after following the principles of natural justice and after providing an opportunity to present his case including for termination on disciplinary grounds. (7) The Vice-Chancellor shall preside at the convocation of the University in the absence of the Visitor, Pro-Visitor and the Chancellor.

The Vice-Chancellor shall appoint not exceeding three pro-vice Chancellors with the written approval of the Chancellor in such manner and they shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be laid down by the Statutes.

Deans of faculties shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the written approval of the Chancellor in such manner and they shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be laid down by the Statutes.

(1) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Chancellor in such manner and on such terms and conditions as may be laid down by the Statutes.

(2) All contracts as defined in statutes shall be entered into and signed by the Registrar on behalf of the University. (3) The Registrar shall have the power to authenticate records on behalf of the University and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may conferred by the statutes or may be required from time to time, by the Chancellor or the Vice-Chancellor. (4) 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 Vice-Chancellor or any other authority, all such information and documents as demanded.

The Finance Officer shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the written approval of the Chancellor in such manner and he shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be laid down by the Statutes.

The manner of appointment, terms and conditions of service and powers and duties of the other officers of the University shall be such as may be specified by Statutes.