The Governing Body

The Governing Body

1. (1) The Governing Body of the University shall consist of the following persons, namely:-
   • (a) the Chancellor;
   • (b) the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (c) three persons, nominated by the Sponsor;
   • (d) one representative of the State Government;
   • (e) two persons, representing other Universities or academic bodies, nominated by the Government;
   • (f) two persons of eminence, nominated by the Sponsor.
2. (2) The Governing Body shall be the supreme authority of the University. All the movable and immovable property of the University shall vest in the Governing Body. It shall have the power to provide general superintendence and directions and to control the functioning of the University by exercising all the powers of the University not otherwise provided for by this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances, the Regulations and the Rules and shall have the power to review the decisions of other authorities of the University.
3. (3) The term of office of the members of the Governing Body shall be three years.
4. (4) The Governing Body shall meet at least twice in a calendar year.
5. (5) The quorum for meetings of the Governing Body shall be five members.