Powers and duties of the Executive Council

The Executive Council shall have the following powers and duties, namely:- (a) it shall be competent to take decisions on behalf of the Council, subject to the concurrence of the Governing Council in all matters with policy implications: Provided that in urgent circumstances instead of concurrence, subsequent ratification of the Governing Council shall be sufficient; (b) it shall incur such expenses as are necessary to fulfill the objectives set out in this Act and carry out all decisions taken by the Governing Council; (c) it shall nominate one of its members to the Syndicate/Executive Committee of each University and such member shall ensure effective communication of the views of the Council and co-ordinate the implementation of programmes common to all universities; (d) it shall present before the Advisory Council the annual academic and financial audit reports of the Council for its perusal; (e) it shall present before the Governing Council the annual academic and financial audit reports of the Council for its approval; (f) it shall have such other powers, functions and duties as may be prescribed.