Chapter 3 AUTHORITIES AND OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

The following shall be the authorities of the University, namely: —

1. (a) The Board of Governors;
2. (b) The Academic Council;
3. (c) The Finance Committee; and
4. (d) such other authorities as may be declared by the Regulations to be the authorities of the University.

1. (1) The Board of Governors of the University shall consist of the following members, namely: —
   • (a) The President;
   • (b) The Vice-Chancellor;
   • (c) The Secretary to Government of Odisha, Higher Education Dept. or any other officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary nominated by the Secretary , who shall be the ex- officio member;
   • (d) Two representatives of the Sponsoring Body, to be nominated by the Chairman of the Trust;
   • (e) Two academicians, to be nominated by the Chairman of the Trust;
   • (f) Two industry experts, to be nominated by the President;
   • (g) Two experts in the field of Finance, Law, Management, Education or Civil Service, to be nominated by the President;
   • (h) One Dean from any discipline of the University, to be nominated by the President; and
     • (i) The Registrar of the University, who shall be the Member- Secretary of the Board.
2. (2) The President shall be the Chairman of the Board.
3. (3) The Board shall be the principal executive and governing body of the University and shall have the following powers, namely:-
   • (a) to lay down policies to be pursued by the University;
   • (b) to review decisions of the other authorities of the University;
   • (c) to make new or additional Rules and Regulations or amend or repeal the earlier Rules and Regulation with the approval of the State Government;
   • (d) to consider and approve the budget, the annual accounts and the annual report of the University;
   • (e) to raise, collect, subscribe and borrow, whether or not on the security of the property of the University and, to raise money for the purposes of the University;
   • (f) to create or abolish posts of teachers and other employees of the University and fix their remunerations;
   • (g) to invest monies and funds of the University and take decision on the recommendations of the Finance committee;
   • (h) to appoint the Auditors of the University;
     • (i) to approve proposals for submission to the State Government;
   • (j) to take such decisions and steps as are found desirable for effectively carrying out the objectives of the University; and
   • (k) to take decision about voluntary winding up of the University with the approval of the State Government.
4. (4) The Board shall, with necessary documents, apprise the Sponsoring Body all resolutions and decisions it approves from time to time;
5. (5) The Board shall meet at least twice in a calendar year at such time and at such place as the President thinks fit.
6. (6) Save as otherwise provided in this section, the terms of the nominated members of the Board shall be three years from the date of such nomination.

1. (1) The Academic Council shall consist of, —
   • (a) The Vice-Chancellor of the University who shall be the ex- officio Chairman of the Academic Council;
   • (b) Two Deans from any discipline of the University, by rotation, to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor;
   • (c) Two academicians, to be nominated by the President;
   • (d) One Professor from any discipline of the University, by rotation, to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor;
   • (e) Two external academicians or professionals, to be nominated by the President; and
   • (f) The Registrar of the University who shall be the ex-officio Member-Secretary of the Academic Council.
2. (2) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Rules and the Regulations, co-ordinate and exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University and shall exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be prescribed.
3. (3) The terms of office of the members other than the ex-officio members shall be three years.

1. (1) The Finance Committee shall consist of —
   • (a) the Vice-Chancellor of the University who shall be the ex- officio Chairman of the Finance Committee;
   • (b) one member of the Board to be nominated by the President;
   • (c) one representative of the Sponsoring Body, to be nominated by the Chairman of the Trust;
   • (d) one Dean of the University, by rotation, to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor;
   • (e) one expert in the field of Finance, to be nominated by the President;
   • (f) the Finance Officer; and
   • (g) the Registrar of the University who shall be the ex-officio Member-Secretary of the Finance Committee.
2. (2) The Finance Committee shall be the principal financial body of the University to take care of financial matters and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, Rules and Regulations, co- ordinate and exercise general supervision over the financial matters of the University and shall exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be prescribed.
3. (3) The terms of office of the members other than the ex-officio members shall be three years

The constitution, powers and functions of other authorities of the University shall be such, as may be prescribed.

No act or proceeding of any authority of the University shall be invalid merely by reason of the existence of any vacancy or defect in the constitution of the authority.

The following shall be the officers of the University, namely:—

1. (a) The President;
2. (b) The Vice-Chancellor;
3. (c) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor
4. (d) The Registrar;
5. (e) The Deans of Schools;
6. (f) The Controller of Examinations;
7. (g) The Finance Officer; and
8. (h) Such other officers as may be declared by the Regulations to be officers of the University.

1. (1) The Chairman of the Trust shall be the President of the University.
2. (2) The President, during his absence, may, by order in writing, designate any other person to act as the President of the University, for such period and for such function and responsibilities as he may specify, who may be called as the Designated President.
3. (3) The President shall be the head of the University.
4. (4) The President shall preside over the convocation of the University for conferring Degrees, Diplomas, Charters, Designations, Certificates etc.
5. (5) The President, or the Designated President referred to in sub- section
6. (2) above, shall preside over the meeting of the Board of Governors.
7. (6) The President shall have the following powers, namely: —
   • (a) to call for any information or record;
   • (b) to appoint the Vice-Chancellor and the Pro-Vice- Chancellor;
   • (c) to remove the Vice-Chancellor and the Pro-Vice- Chancellor; and
   • (d) such other powers as may be conferred on him by this Act, the Rules and the Regulations.
8. (7) The Designated President shall perform all duties and exercise all powers, specifically delegated to him in writing by the President in his absence.

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the President from a panel of three persons recommended by the Board of Governors and shall hold office for a term of three years. After expiration of the term of three years, the Vice-Chancellor shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term not exceeding three years.
2. (2) 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 and he shall report to the President.
3. (3) If in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, it is necessary to take immediate action on any matter for which powers are conferred on any other authority by or under this Act, he may take such action as he deems necessary and shall at the earliest opportunity thereafter report his action to such officers or authority as would have in the ordinary course dealt with the matter: Provided that, if in the opinion of the concerned authority such action should not have been taken by the Vice-Chancellor, then such case shall be referred to the President, whose decision thereon shall be final: Provided further that, where any such action taken by the Vice-Chancellor affects any person in the service of the University, such person shall be entitled to prefer, within three months from the date on which such action is communicated to him, an appeal to the President and the President may confirm or modify or reverse the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor.
4. (4) If in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor any decision of any authority of the University is outside the powers conferred by this Act, and Rules or Regulations or is likely to be prejudicial to the interest of the University, he shall advise the concerned authority to revise its decision within seven days from the date of his advice and in case the authority refuses to revise such decision wholly or partly or fails to take any decision within seven days, then such matter shall be referred to the President and his decision thereon shall be final.
5. (5) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be laid down by the Regulations and the Rules.
6. (6) The Vice-Chancellor shall preside over the convocation of the University, in the absence of the President, for conferring Degrees, Diplomas, Charters, Designations, Certificates etc.
7. (7) The President is empowered to remove the Vice-Chancellor after due enquiry and it will be open to the President to suspend the Vice-Chancellor during enquiry depending upon the seriousness of the charges, as he may deem fit.

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the President in such manner, on such terms and conditions of service, and shall exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be prescribed.

1. (1) The appointment of the Registrar shall be made by the President in such manner as may be prescribed.
2. (2) All contracts shall be signed and all documents and records shall be authenticated by the Registrar on behalf of the University.
3. (3) The Registrar shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed or may be required from time to time by the Board of Governors or the President.
4. (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 President, the Vice-Chancellor or any other authority, all such information and documents as may be necessary for transaction of their business.

The Deans of Schools shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Chairman of the Board in such manner and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed.

The Finance Officer shall be appointed by the President in such manner and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed.

The Controller of Examinations shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor in such manner and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed.

The manner of appointment, terms and conditions of service and powers and duties of other officers of the University shall be such, as may be prescribed.