section 17
The Vice-Chancellor of Law University.
The National Law University of Meghalaya Act, 2022Education202235 sections5 chapters
Chapter IV OFFICERS OF THE LAW UNIVERSITY
Statutory text
- (1) The Vice-Chancellor of the Law University shall be an academic person and an outstanding scholar in law with published works of high quality to his credit or a person who has been a judge of the High Court. He should in the estimation of the General Council, be capable of providing effective leadership to the Law University community. He shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the basis of the recommendations of the General Council from out of the panel prepared by the Selection Committee and as specified under Section 22(1) of the Act proposed by the Executive Council. The term of the office of the Vice-Chancellor of the Law University is initially for a period of not more than three years and he is eligible for re-appointment. On the expiry of his term, he shall continue in office until his successor is appointed or an alternative arrangement is made by the Chancellor, whichever is earlier. (2) The Vice-Chancellor of Law University shall, - (i) ensure that the provisions of this Act, Statutes and Regulations are duly observed, and he shall have all powers as are necessary for that purpose; (ii) convene the meetings of the General Council, the Executive Council, the Academic Council and shall perform all other acts, as may be necessary to give effect to the provisions of this Act; (iii) preside over the meetings of the General Council in the absence of the Chancellor; (iv) be the competent authority to appoint the teachers, librarians, Finance and Accounts Officer and other officers in consultation with the Chancellor on the recommendations of the Selection Committee appointed by the Executive Council thereof for that purpose in accordance with the guidelines prescribed; (v) be the competent authority to take disciplinary action against the above officers in accordance with the procedure prescribed; (vi) have all powers relating to the maintenance of proper discipline in the Law University; and (vii) if, in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor of Law University, any emergency has arisen which requires immediate action be taken, he shall take such action as he may deem fit and shall report the same for confirmation in the next meeting of the authority which in the ordinary course would have dealt with the matter.
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