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section 18

The Board of Governors and its powers

The Xavier University, Odisha Act, 2013
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  1. (1) The Board of Governors shall consist of the following members, namely: —
    • (a) the Chairman of the Society who shall be the Chairman;
    • (b) the Vice-Chancellor;
    • (c) the Secretary to Government of Odisha in the Industry Department, Higher Education Department, Employment and Technical Education & Training Department and Finance Department who shall be the ex officio members;
    • (d) two academicians out of whom one to be nominated by the State Government and another to be nominated by the Chairman of the Society;
    • (e) four Industry experts or industrialists nominated by the Chairman of the Society;
    • (f) three representatives of the Society nominated by the Chairman of the Society;
    • (g) the Registrar of the University who shall be the Member Secretary; and
    • (h) two members of the Odisha Legislative Assembly to be nominated by the Speaker.
  2. (2) The Board of Governors shall be the principal executive 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 other authorities of the University, if they are not in conformity with the provisions of this Act or the Statutes or the Rules;
    • (c) to make new or additional Statutes and Rules or amend or repeal the Statutes and Rules with the approval of the State Government;
    • (d) to approve the budget and annual report of the University;
    • (e) to appoint the Auditors of the University;
    • (f) to take decision about voluntary winding up of the University with the approval of the State Government;
    • (g) to approve proposals for submission to the State Government; and
    • (h) to take such decisions and steps as are found desirable for carrying out the objects of the University.
  3. (3) The Board of Governors shall meet at least twice in a calendar year at such time and place as the Chairman thinks fit.
  4. (4) Save as otherwise provided in this section, the terms of nominated members of the Board of Governors shall be three years from the date of such nomination.

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