Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY, STAFF COUNCIL

AND UNIVERSITY APPELLATE TRIBUNAL

the authorities of the University, namely:-

1. (i) the Syndicate,
2. (ii) the Senate,
3. (ii) the Academic Council,
4. (iv) the Faculties,
5. (v) the Boards of Studies,
6. (vi) the Planning Committee,
7. (vii) the Finance Committee,
8. (viii) such other boards or bodies of the University as may be declared by the Statutes to be authorities of the University. 33/169/MC

(1) The Syndicate shall be the chief executive body of the University and shall consist of the following members, namely:- (i) The Vice-Chancellor, (ii) The Pro-Vice- Chancellor, (iii) The Director of Technical Education, (vi) The Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department BE 9) (vi) Thrée Deans of Faculties of the University by rotation in the alphabetical order of the Faculties in every two years. (vil) An expert from the field of Industry and Commerce, nominated by the Chancellor. (viii) Five members of the Senate, nominated by the Government, of whom one shall be a member of the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe and one shall be a teacher. (ix) An official representative of the University Grants Commission, nominated by the Commission. (x) Two persons nominated by the Government from among the members of the Legislative Assembly of Kerala. @ Bl he term of office of the members nominated under items (vii), (viii), (ix) and YE) sub-section (1) shall be four years from the date of their “ination and they shall not be eligible for re-nomination. Provided that no person nominated in his capacity as a member of the Legislative Assembly shall hold office as a member of the syndicate for a longer period than three months after he has ceased to be such member of the Legislative

1. (i) The Vice-Chancellor,
2. (ii) The Pro-Vice- Chancellor,
3. (iii) The Director of Technical Education,
4. (vi) The Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department BE 9)
5. (vi) Thrée Deans of Faculties of the University by rotation in the alphabetical order of the Faculties in every two years.

1. (vil) An expert from the field of Industry and Commerce, nominated by the Chancellor.
   • (viii) Five members of the Senate, nominated by the Government, of whom one shall be a member of the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe and one shall be a teacher.
   • (ix) An official representative of the University Grants Commission, nominated by the Commission.
   • (x) Two persons nominated by the Government from among the members of the Legislative Assembly of Kerala. @ Bl he term of office of the members nominated under items (vii), (viii), (ix) and YE) sub-section (1) shall be four years from the date of their “ination and they shall not be eligible for re-nomination. Provided that no person nominated in his capacity as a member of the Legislative Assembly shall hold office as a member of the syndicate for a longer period than three months after he has ceased to be such member of the Legislative

Powers of the Syndicate.- Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the executive powers of the University including the general superintendence and control over its institutions shall be vested in the Syndicate and subject likewise the Syndicate shall have the following powers, namely:-

1. (i) to so manage the University that its objectives are fulfilled;
2. (ii) to admit an institution to the University as a Recognised Institution inacordance with the terms and conditions prescribed by the Ordinances;
3. (iii) to make Statutes for the consideration of the Chancellor;
4. (iv) to make Ordinances and Rules and to amend or repeal the same;
5. (v) to hold, control and administer the properties and funds of the University including investment of money in such stocks, funds, shares or securities as deemed fit;
6. (vi) to provide buildings, premises, furniture, apparartus ..and other requisites for carrying on the work of the University, and to that end enter into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the University;
7. (vii) to direct the form, custody, and use of the common seal of the University;
8. (viii) to arrange for and direct the inspection of hostels and other institutions and to constitute a Board of Inspection for that purpose;
9. (ix) to establish, maintain and manage departments and institutes of research and other advanced centres of learning as it may from time to time deem necessary;
10. (x) to appoint teachers and other employees of the University of and above the rank of an Assistant Registrar and prescribe their duties; .
11. (xi) to create teaching, technical, administrative, ministerial and other necessary posts;
12. (xii) to.suspend, discharge, dismiss or otherwise take disciplinary action against teachers and other empoyees of the University of and above the rank of Assistant Registrar;
13. (xiii) to entertain, adjudicate upon, and if thought fil, to redress any grievances of the officers of the University, the teaching staff, the students and other empoyees of the University. who may, for any reasons, feel aggrieved;
14. (xiv) to fix and regulate the fee payable by the students;
15. (xv) to create academic fellowships, honorary or otherwise;
16. (xvi) to create research fellowships. Scholarships, student ships, bursaries, medals and prizes with the prior concurrence of the Finance Committee;
17. (xvii) toexercise supervisionand control over the residence and discipline of students; (xviii) to consider and pass the Financial Estimates, the Annual Accounts, together with the Audit Report and the Annual Report of the University in accordance with the provisions of the Statutes made in this behalf;
18. (xix) to conduct examinations and approve and publish the results thereof;
19. (xx) to appoint members to the Faculties and Boards of Studies;

1. (xxi) to approve panels of examiners and to fix their remuneration;
2. (xxii) to delegate any of its powers to the Vice-Chancellor; (xxiii) to arrange for the inspection of recognised institution to ensure compliance with the conditions of recognition and to decide on the continuance of recognition; # (xxiv) to withhold or cancel the result of any candidate at any examination;
3. (xxv) to accept grants, endowments, bequests, donations and transfers of movable and immovable properties to the Univ- ersity on its behalf;
4. (xxvi) to negotiate with other Universities for the recognition of the examinations of the University; (xxvii) to establish, in collaboration with industries, research facilities and service training for the students; and (xxviii) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Act, and the Statutes and the Ordinances, made thereunder. 19 Senate. ~The Senate shall consist of the following members, namely:- . EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
   • (i) the Chancellor;
   • (ii) the Pro-Chancellor;
   • (iii) the Vice-Chancellor; ’
   • (iv) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
   • (v) the Mayor of Cochin;
   • (vi) two Officers nominated by the Government;
   • (vii) the Chairman, State Advisory Board of Education; ’
   • (viii) one nominee each of the Vice-Chancellors of the other Universities of the State;
   • (ix) members of the Syndicate who are not members of the Senate;
   • (x) Member of the Legislative Assembly and Member of the Lok Sabha representing the area in which the Headquarters of the University is situated;
   • (xi) the Chairman, University Students Union, ELECTED MEMBERS
   • (i) Five Members elected from among the Principals of all Engineering Colleges of the State, Heads of University Departments and Heads of Branches of Studies in the University, of whom two shall be Principals of Engineering Colleges;
   • (ii) Four Members, elected by the members of the Academic Council from among themselves;
   • (iii) Five members, other than those mentioned in item
   • (x) under “Ex-officio Members”, elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly from among themselves, of whom one shall be a member of Scheduled Caste;
   • (iv) Three Deans of Faculties to be elected from among themselves.
   • (v) Ten members, other than those mentioned in item
   • (i) under “Elected Members”, elected from among themselves by the teaching staff of the University Departments and Recognised Institutions;
   • (vi) Two members, elected by the registered Trade Unions in the State from among themselves in such manner as may be prescribed;
   • (vii) Two members, elected by the non-teaching staff of the University from among themselves;
   • (viii) Seven members, elected by the students of the University from among themselves in such manner as may be prescribed. OTHER MEMBERS [0] Four experts representing Industries and Commerce nominated by the Government, of whom one shall be a representative of any of the chamber of commerce situated within the area of the Greater Cochin Development Authority;
   • (ii) Two members nominated by the Government of whom one shall be a Principal of any of the Engineering Colleges in the State and the other shall be a teacher of a Polytechnic in the State;
   • (iii) Not more than seven members nominated by the Chancellor representing:
5. (a) Recognised research institutions ;
6. (b) Recognised Cultural associations ; {c) Authors;
7. (d) Journalists ;
8. (e) Advocates; () Eminent Educationists; (9). Scheduled Castes, Sheduled Tribes and other Backward Classes.
   • (iv) Six graduates, who are domicilled in the State, nominated by the Government.

(1) The Senate shall : be reconstituted in evey four years. {2) Every member of the Senate, other than ex-officio members, shal subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, hold office unitl the next reconstitution of the Senate. Provided that no member nominated or elected in the capacity as a member of a particular body or as the holder of a particular office, shall hold office for a longer period than three months after he has ceased to be such member or holder of such office, unless in the meanwhile he again becomes a member of that body or holder of such office: Provided further that where an elected or nominated member of the Senate is appointed to any office, by virtue of which he is entitiled to be a member of the senate ex-officio, he shall, by notice in writing signed by him and communicated to the Vice-Chancellor within seven days from the date of his taking charge of his appointment, choose whether he will continue to be a member of the Senateby virtue of his election or nomination or an ex-officio member by virtue of his appointment and such chioce shall be final. (3) On the failure of a member to make the choice under the preceeding proviso, he shall be deemed to have vacated his office as an elected or nominated member. (4) When a person ceases to be a member of the Senate he shall cease to be a member of any of the authorities of the University of which he is a member by virtue of his membership of the Senate,

{2) Every member of the Senate, other than ex-officio members, shal subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, hold office unitl the next reconstitution of the Senate.

Provided that no member nominated or elected in the capacity as a member of a particular body or as the holder of a particular office, shall hold office for a longer period than three months after he has ceased to be such member or holder of such office, unless in the meanwhile he again becomes a member of that body or holder of such office:

Provided further that where an elected or nominated member of the Senate is appointed to any office, by virtue of which he is entitiled to be a member of the senate ex-officio, he shall, by notice in writing signed by him and communicated to the Vice-Chancellor within seven days from the date of his taking charge of his appointment, choose whether he will continue to be a member of the Senateby virtue of his election or nomination or an ex-officio member by virtue of his appointment and such chioce shall be final.

1. (3) On the failure of a member to make the choice under the preceeding proviso, he shall be deemed to have vacated his office as an elected or nominated member.
2. (4) When a person ceases to be a member of the Senate he shall cease to be a member of any of the authorities of the University of which he is a member by virtue of his membership of the Senate,

Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, the Senate shall have the following powers, namely:- (a) toreview, from time to time, the general policies and programmes of the University; (b) to suggest measures for the improvement and development of the University; (c) toconsiderthe annual report and the annual accounts ofthe University and the Audit Report on such accounts and to pass resolution thereon; (d) to advise the Chancellor on any matter referred to by him in for advice.

1. (a) toreview, from time to time, the general policies and programmes of the University;
2. (b) to suggest measures for the improvement and development of the University;
3. (c) toconsiderthe annual report and the annual accounts ofthe University and the Audit Report on such accounts and to pass resolution thereon;
4. (d) to advise the Chancellor on any matter referred to by him in for advice.

least once in four months on such dates as may be fixed by the Vice-Chancellor.

1. (2) The quorum for the meeting of the Senate shall be twenty.

shall be the principal academic body of the University, and subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutesand Ordinances, co-ordinate and exercise general supervision over the academic programmes and policies of the University. it shall be responsible for the maintenance of standards of instruction, research, education and examinations within the University, and shall exercise such powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred onit by the Statutes.

1. (2) The Academic Council shall consist of the following members, namely:- EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS [0] the Vice-Chancellor,
   • (ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor,
   • (ii) a nominee each of the Vice-Chanceliors of other Universities in the State, representing the Faculties of Science / Engineering / Technololgy / Social Science. .
   • (iv) the Director of Technical Education, :
   • (v) the Deans of Faculties,
   • (vi) all members of the Syndicate who are not otherwise members of the Academic Counncil.
   • (vii) all the Heads of Departments/Schools of study and research. .
   • (viii) all the Chairmen of the Boards of Studies who are not otherwise members of the Academic Council NOMINATED MEMBERS
   • (i) Three senior Professors who are not otherwise members of the Academic Council nominated by the Vice-Chancellor for a term of two years, representing distinct branches of studies.
   • (i) Three senior Readers who are not otherwise members of the Academic Council nominated by the Vice-Chancellor for a term of two years, representing distinct branches of studies.
   • (iii) Five outstanding scholars of nationallinternational repute from outside the State nominated by the Chairman, University Grants Commission, for a period of two years,
   • (iv) One representative each of the following national institutions / organisations to be nominated by the chancellor, on the recommendation of the Vice- chancellor, for a period of two years; (a) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, (b) Department . of Science and Technology (Government of India),(c) Indian Council of Agricultural Research,(d) Indian Space Research Organisation, (e) National Institute of Oceanography and (f) Defence Research and Development Organisation.
   • (v) Three expertsin Industry and Commerce to be nominated by the chancellor for a term of two years. ELECTED MEMBERS Two members, elected by the Students of the University, for one year, from among themselves in such manner as may be prescribed, of whom one shall be from the research wing and the other from the graduate and post-graduate students.

Subject tothe provisions of this Act and of the Statutes, the Academic Council shall have the following powers, duties and functions, namely;- (i) to advise the syndicate on all academic matters; (ii) to make Regulations and to amend or repeal the same, with the approval of the Syndicate on the following matters:- (a) prescribing courses of studies and scheme of examination; (b) prescribing qualifications for admission of students to various courses of studies and to research degrees, and to the examinations and the conditions under which exemption may be granted; (c) prescribing the standards of evaluation of the performance of students and classification of students on the basis of their performance in the examinations; (d) prescribing the conditions for admission of candidates for research degrees and the requirements for the award of such degrees; (e) prescribing the qualifications for recognition of teachers and scientists as supervising guides for research; 28[U] prescribing the equivalence of examinations, : degrees, diplomas and certificates of other Universities, institutions, boards; (g) prescribing the qualifications of teachers in conformity with the recommendations of the University Grants Commission; (h) prescribing the norms for the upgradation of teaching posts; (iii) to examine and act upon the recommendations of the various faculties in making Regulations; (iv) to determine what degree, diplomas and other academic distinctions shall be granted by the University, and to award the same; (v) toinstitute teaching posts, scholarships, fellowships; (vi) to consider the annual reports and to make suggestions thereon before it is considered by the Syndicate; (vii) torecommend to the Syndicate the conferment of honorary degrees and other distinctions; . (viii) to delegate to the Vice-Chancellor any of its powers (ix) to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed bythe Statutes.

1. (i) to advise the syndicate on all academic matters;
2. (ii) to make Regulations and to amend or repeal the same, with the approval of the Syndicate on the following matters:-

1. (a) prescribing courses of studies and scheme of examination;
2. (b) prescribing qualifications for admission of students to various courses of studies and to research degrees, and to the examinations and the conditions under which exemption may be granted;
3. (c) prescribing the standards of evaluation of the performance of students and classification of students on the basis of their performance in the examinations;
4. (d) prescribing the conditions for admission of candidates for research degrees and the requirements for the award of such degrees;
5. (e) prescribing the qualifications for recognition of teachers and scientists as supervising guides for research; 28[U] prescribing the equivalence of examinations, : degrees, diplomas and certificates of other Universities, institutions, boards;
6. (g) prescribing the qualifications of teachers in conformity with the recommendations of the University Grants Commission;
7. (h) prescribing the norms for the upgradation of teaching posts;
   • (iii) to examine and act upon the recommendations of the various faculties in making Regulations;
   • (iv) to determine what degree, diplomas and other academic distinctions shall be granted by the University, and to award the same;
   • (v) toinstitute teaching posts, scholarships, fellowships;
   • (vi) to consider the annual reports and to make suggestions thereon before it is considered by the Syndicate;
   • (vii) torecommend to the Syndicate the conferment of honorary degrees and other distinctions; .
   • (viii) to delegate to the Vice-Chancellor any of its powers
   • (ix) to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed bythe Statutes.

as may be prescribed by the Statutes from time time.

1. (b) Each Faculty shall subject to the control of the Academic Council, be responsible for the co- ordination of study and research in the branches of studies represented in the Boards of Studies coming under its purview. (20 The term of the Faculty, its constitution and membership shall be prescribed by the Statutes. 33/169/MC

1. (3) Subject to the provision of this Act, each Faculty shall exercise such powersand perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
2. (8) There shallbe a Dean for each Faculty, who shall be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.
3. (5) The Dean of each Faculty shall be responsible for the due observance of the Statutes, Regulations and Ordinances and in guiding the deliberations of the Faculty.
4. (6) The Dean of a Faculty shall hold office for a term of three years.

Studies for each branch of study or branches of studies as the syndicate may decide.

1. (2) The constitution and powers of the Boards of studies shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

Committee with a person deputed bythe Syndicate as Chariman to advise the Syndicate and the Academic Concil on any matter, which it considers necessary for the fulfilment of the objectives of the University.

1. (2) The Planning Committee shall be respobsible for-
   • (a) The overall planning of the development of the University in the perspective of five years;
   • (b) the delineation of desirable direction of growth;
   • (c) monitoring the implementation of programmes approved by the Syndicate; and
   • (d) assessing the overall performance of the University in achieving targets set for the plan period.
2. (3) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the constitution, powers and functions of the planning Committee shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

Committee with a person deputed by the Syndicate as Chairman to advise the Universtiy on any question afffecting its finances.

1. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the constitution, powers and functions of the Finance Committee and its procedures, including the delegation of its powers, shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

(1) The Staff Council shall consist of the following members, namely; (a) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Chairman of the Staff Council; (b) Two members elected by the teachers of the University Departments and Recognised Institutions, from among themselves; (c) Two members elected by the non-teaching staff of the University, from among themselves. (d) Two members elected by the members of the Senate from among temselves; (e) Two members elected by the members of the Syndicate, from among themselves. (2) The Staff Council shall be reconstituted every two years. (3) The Staff Council shall have the power, subject to the provisions of this Act and with the previous approval of the Syndicate, make rules regarding the procedure and conduct of its business. (4) The Staff Council may subject to the provision of this Act, the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations, discuss the general or individual grievances, if any, of the employees of the University and submit its suggestions thereon for the consideration of the Syndicate.

1. (a) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Chairman of the Staff Council;
2. (b) Two members elected by the teachers of the University Departments and Recognised Institutions, from among themselves;
3. (c) Two members elected by the non-teaching staff of the University, from among themselves.
4. (d) Two members elected by the members of the Senate from among temselves;
5. (e) Two members elected by the members of the Syndicate, from among themselves.

1. (2) The Staff Council shall be reconstituted every two years.
2. (3) The Staff Council shall have the power, subject to the provisions of this Act and with the previous approval of the Syndicate, make rules regarding the procedure and conduct of its business.
3. (4) The Staff Council may subject to the provision of this Act, the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations, discuss the general or individual grievances, if any, of the employees of the University and submit its suggestions thereon for the consideration of the Syndicate.

(1) The Government shall constitute a University Appellate Tribunal for the purposes of this Act. (2) The Appellate Tribunal shall consist of a Judicial Officer not below the rank of a District Judge nominated by the Chancellor in consultation with the High Court. (3) The Appellate Tribunal shall have the power to make regulations consistent with the provisions of this Act, with the previous sanction of the Government for regulating its procedure and disposal of its business. (49 The regulations so made shall be published in the Gazette. (5) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the jurisdiction and powers of the Appellate Tribunal shall be prescribed by the Statutes. : 32 Chapter V SELECTION COMMITTEES

1. (2) The Appellate Tribunal shall consist of a Judicial Officer not below the rank of a District Judge nominated by the Chancellor in consultation with the High Court.
2. (3) The Appellate Tribunal shall have the power to make regulations consistent with the provisions of this Act, with the previous sanction of the Government for regulating its procedure and disposal of its business. (49 The regulations so made shall be published in the Gazette.
3. (5) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the jurisdiction and powers of the Appellate Tribunal shall be prescribed by the Statutes. : 32 Chapter V SELECTION COMMITTEES

1. (1) The Chancellor shall, in consultation with the Syndicate, constitute from time to time, separate selection committees for the purpose of selection of candidates for direct recruitment to the posts of- [0] Professor, Reader.
   • (ii) Lectureres and other posts not being posts of non- teaching staff.
   • (iii) Non-teaching staff.
2. (2) The selection Committee shall consist of-
   • (a) in the case of the Selection Committee for selection of Professors and Readers,-
     • (i) the Vice-Chancellor,
     • (ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor,
     • (iii) a member of the Syndicate, deputed by the Syndicate,
     • (iv) two subject experts to be nominated by the Chancellor;
   • (b) in the case of the Selection Committee for recruitment of Lectures and other teaching staff,- (i)Vice-Chancellor,
     • • amended as per notification No.17689/Leg. Cl/88/Law Dt. 8-3-89 (appendix) : 33
     • (ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor,
     • (iii) amember of the Syndicate, deputed by the Syndicate
     • (iv) head of the Department,
     • (v) one expert to be nominated by the Syndicate; (¢) in the case of the Selection Committee for recruitment of non-teaching staff,- ()) Vice-Chancellor,
     • (ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor,
     • (iii) a member of the Syndicate, deputed by the Syndicate,
     • (iv) Registrar.
3. (3) No person shall be directly recruited to the teaching or non-teaching staff of the University except on the recommendation of the concerned Selection Committee constituted under subsection (1) (49 The quorum for a meeting of a Selection Committee shall be three.
4. (5) The precedure to be followed by each Selection Committee for selection of candidates shall be prescribed by the Statutes.
5. (6) Where the oral test (interview) is proposed to be conducted by the Selection Committee, the Committee, shall invite the Head of the Department concerned to be present or to appoint a representative to be present and the Head of Department or his representative so present may take part in the deliberations of the Selection Committee but shail not be entitiled to award marks; E Provided that the Selection Committee shall invite, where they consider it necessary, any person or person with expert knowledge in particular subjects to be present at the interview to assist the Selection Committee but such person or persons shall not be entitled to award marks. (0 ttshall be the duty of the Heads of Departments or their representatives and persons with expert knowledge who are invited to be presentat the interview, tobe present at the appointed time and Co-operate with the Selection Committee in the conduct of the selection.
6. (8) Any person referred to in sub-section (7) being an employee of the Government or a University in the State who violates the provisions of that sub-section or misbehaves or acts in any manner so as to affect the fair conduct of a selection, shall be guilty of misconduct and shall be liable for disciplinary action.
7. (9) The rank of lists prepared by the Selection Committees shall be published in the notice board of the University and also in the Gazette.
8. (10) A rank list published under sub section (9) shall remain in force for a period of two years from the date of such publication and all vacancies arising during the period shall be filled up from the list so published.
9. (11) Communal rotation shall be followed category-wise treating all the departments as one unit.
10. (12) The Registrar shall maintain a register containing the list of appointments made indicating the vacancies filled up by open competition and by reservation to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other Backward Classes, vacancies remaining to be filled up for want of qualified hands from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes, and vacancies carried forward for want of qualified hands under reservation quota for being filled up in future vacancies and such other details as may be specified in the Statutes.
11. (13) Where the Syndicate proposes to make an appointment otherwise than in accordance with the order of merit arranged by the selection Committee, it shall record its reasons therefor in writing and submit them to the Chancellor who may approve praposal or return it to the Syndicate for reconsideration.
12. (14) After reconsideration in pursuance of sub-section (13), if the Syndicate desires to pursue its original proposal, it shall refer the matter again to the Chancellor for his decision and the decision of the Chancellor thereon shall be final.
13. (15) The Chancellor shall have the power to give directions to the Vice-Chancellor to cancel appointments made notin accordance with the provisions of this section: Provided that before giving a direction under this sub-section the Chancellor shall give to the person so appoint, aresonable opportunity to show cause why such direction should not be given and shall consider his explanations and objections, if any.
14. (16) If at any time it is disclosed that a person has secured appointment to any post under the University by making any false statement before the selection Committee or in any application submitted by him or by producing any false documents, his appointment shall, without prejudice to any other action that may be taken against him, be cancelled by the Vice-Chancellor: Provided that before cancelling an appointment under this subsection the Vice-Chancellor shall give to the person so appointed, a reasonable opportunity to show cause why the appointment should not be cancelled and shall consier his explanations and objections, if any.