Powers of the Sponsoring Body

The Sponsoring Body shall have the following powers with reference to the University, each of which may be exercised by the Sponsoring Body as provided for in this Act, namely:- (i) to appoint or re-appoint or terminate the appointment of the Chancellor; (ii) to appoint or re-appoint or terminate the appointment of the Pro-Chancellor; (iii) to constitute the first Board of Governors; (iv) to nominate the first chairperson of the Board of Governors; (v) to nominate three persons of whom one shall be a woman and one shall be an external to the Body; (vi) to nominate two persons as members of the Board of Management; (vii) to determine the source of funds to be contributed to the University Endowment Fund; (viii) to determine the application and spending of moneys by the University; and (ix) to resolve any conflict at the meeting of the Board of Governors in the manner provided for in this Act.