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 Pro-Chancellor; (v) The Vice-Chancellor; (vi) The Pro Vice-Chancellor; (vii) Deans of Faculties; (viii) The Registrar; (ix) The Finance Officer; and (x) 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 they are satisfied that any order, proceedings or decision taken by any authority of the University is not in conformity with the Act, Regulations, or Rules, they may issue such directions as they may deem fit in the interest of the University and the directions so issued shall be complied with by all the concerned.

(1) The Honourable 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) A nominee 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 a member of the Sponsoring Body. (4) The Sponsoring Body may appoint Pro-Chancellor who shall be member of the Sponsoring Body. (5) The subsequent Chancellor so appointed shall hold the office as determined by the Sponsoring Body. (6) 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 propose the appointment of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, the Dean, the Registrar and the Finance Officer; (vi) to appoint the first Pro Vice-Chancellor and the Finance Officer; (vii) to constitute the first Board of Management, the Finance Committee, the Research Council and the Academic Council; (viii) to approve the Agenda matters in the manner provided for in the Act; and (ix) to resolve a conflict (excluding conflicts at a meeting of the Board of Governors) in the manner provided in this Act. (7) 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 Pro-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Sponsoring Body for a term of not exceeding four years prescribed by the Sponsoring Body subject to other terms and conditions as may be laid down in the statutes. (2) The Pro-Chancellor shall exercise all powers of the Chancellor in his absence and shall be assigned any additional duties with prior written Approval of the Chancellor. (3) The Pro-Chancellor shall chair all the Committees, meetings and convocations in the absence of the Chancellor.

(1) The Vice- Chancellor shall be appointed for a term of four years by the Chancellor 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). The vice-chancellor shall not continue in office after the age of sixty seven years. (2) The Nomination Committee referred to in sub-section (1) shall consist of the following persons, namely:- (i) One person nominated by the Sponsoring Body, who shall be the convener of the nomination committee. (ii) One person nominated by the Board of Governors; and (iii) One person nominated by the Academic Council; (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 deem 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, the Chancellor and the Pro-Chancellor.

The Vice- Chancellor shall appoint not more than three pro-vice Chancellors with the written approval of the Chancellor in such manner as prescribed by the statues 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.

All appointments in sections 15, 16, 17 and 18 in the University shall be as per Regulations of existing University Grants Commission and other Regulatory Authorities.

(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.