Chapter III Authorities of the University

Authorities of the University : The following shall be the Authorities of the University, namely:- (i) The Board of Management; (ii) The Academic Council; (iii) The Research Council; (iv) The Extension Education Council; (v) The Finance committee; (vi) The Faculties including Post-graduate studies and their Board of Studies; (vii) Such other bodies of the University as may be declared by the Statutes to be authorities of the University.

Board of Management and its constitution : (1) The Chancellor shall as soon as may be after the first Vice-Chancellor is appointed, constitute the Board of Management. (2) The Board of Management shall consist of the following:- (i) The Vice-Chancellor Ex-officio Chairman (ii) The Secretary to the Government, in-charge of the Agriculture Department or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary Ex-officio Member (iii) The Secretary to the Government, in-charge of the Finance Department or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary Ex-officio Member (iv) The Secretary to the Government, in-charge of the Higher Education or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary Ex-officio Member (v) The Secretary to the Government, in-charge of the Department of Animal Husbandry or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary Ex-officio Member (vi) One Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly to be nominated by the Speaker of the Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha Member (vii) Two eminent educationists/scientists from the field of Agriculture to be nominated by the Government Member (viii) One progressive farmer from within the jurisdiction of the University to be nominated by the Government Member (ix) One distinguished agro-industrialist to be nominated by the Government Member (x) One outstanding woman social worker having background of rural advancement to be nominated by the Government Member (xi) One representative from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research Member (xii) One Director to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor Member (xiii) One Dean to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor Member (xiv) One Professor to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor Member (xv) Registrar Secretary Explanation: For the purposes of this sub- section, expression “Secretary to the Government in-charge” means the Secretary to the Government in-charge of a department and includes as additional Chief Secretary and a Principal Secretary when he is in-charge of that department. (3) The term of the office of the members of the Board other than the Ex-officio members shall be two years. (4) No action or proceedings of the Board shall be invalid merely on the ground of the existence of any vacancy or defect in the constitution of the Board. (5) One third of the members of the Board shall form quorum at a meeting of the Board provided that if a meeting of the Board is adjourned for want of quorum, no quorum shall be necessary at the next meeting called for transaction of the same business. (6) The members of the Board other than the officers of the University shall not be entitled to any remuneration for the performance of their functions under this Act except such daily and traveling allowances as may be prescribed. (7) No officer or other employee of the University shall be eligible to be a member of the board under clause (vii) to (xi) of sub-section (2). (8) The Board for the purpose of consultation may invite any person having experience or special knowledge on any subject under consideration to attend its meeting and such person may speak or otherwise take part in the proceedings of such meeting but shall not be entitled to vote, however he/she shall be entitled to such allowances for attending the meeting as may be prescribed. (9) Normally the Board shall on dates to be fixed by the Vice-Chancellor meet once in every three months, however, Vice-Chancellor may, whenever he/she thinks fit and shall, upon the requisition in writing signed by not less than five members of the Board, convene a special meeting of the Board.

Powers and functions of the Board : (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Board shall be the Chief Executive body of the University and shall manage and supervise the properties and activities of the University and shall be responsible for the conduct of all administrative affairs of the University not otherwise provided for in this Act. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, the Board shall exercise the following powers and perform the following functions, namely:- (i) To consider and approve the financial requirements, estimates and the budget of the University ; (ii) To hold and control the property and the funds of the University and issue any general directive on behalf of the University ; (iii) To accept or transfer any property on behalf of the University ; (iv) To administer funds placed at the disposal of the University for the purpose intended; (v) To arrange for the investment and withdrawal of the funds of the University ; (vi) To borrow money for capital investments with prior approval of the State Government and make suitable arrangements for its repayment; (vii) To accept on behalf of the University trusts, bequests and donations; (viii) To consider and approve the recommendations of the Academic Council, Research Council and Extension Education Council wherever required; (ix) To direct the form and use of the common seal of the University ; (x) To appoint such committees and bodies as it may deem necessary and set down the terms of reference thereof in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes; (xi) To grant affiliation to colleges or institutes on the recommendation of the academic council or withdraw such affiliation. (xii) To consider and approve the establishment of a new department, division, centre or research station/sub-station or abolition of any one of them or otherwise reconstitution of department, divisions, research stations or centre on the recommendation of the Academic Council; (xiii) To consider and approve establishment of a new College faculty, amalgamation of two or more constituent colleges or faculties into a single college or faculty or abolition of a college or faculty or reconstitution of any of the existing faculties on the recommendation of the Academic Council; and (xiv) To approve the recommendations of the selection committee for appointment, in the prescribed manner, of officers, teachers, employees of the rank of Assistant Registrar and above in the University.

Academic Council: (1) Academic Council shall consist of the following, namely:- (i) The Vice-Chancellor Ex-officio Chairman (ii) The Director Research Ex-officio Member (iii) The Director, Extension Education Ex-officio Member (iv) The Director, Prioritization, Monitoring and Evaluation Ex-officio Member (v) The Director Students Welfare Ex-officio Member (vi) The Director, Human Resource Development Ex-officio Member (vii) The Chairperson of all faculties Ex –officio Member (viii) The Deans of all constituent colleges Ex –officio Member (ix) The Controller of Examinations Ex-officio Member (x) The University Heads of all the Departments from each faculty (from teaching campuses only not below the rank of Associate Professor) Member (xi) One teacher of the Professor rank from each faculty to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor on rotational basis Member (xii) One eminent Agricultural Educationist from outside of the University to be nominated by the by the Vice-Chancellor Member (xiii) The Registrar Member (xiv) The Director of Education Secretary (2) Academic Council may co-opt as members not more than four persons in such manner as may be prescribed so as to secure adequate representation, of different sectors of agriculture and allied fields. (3) All members of the Academic Council other than the ex-officio; members and members referred in sub-section (2) shall hold office for a term of two years. (4) One third of the members of the Academic Council shall form quorum at a meeting of the Council: Provided that if a meeting of the Council is adjourned for want of quorum, no quorum shall be necessary at the next meeting for the transaction of the same business. (5) Normally the Academic Council shall meet once in every four months on such dates as may be fixed by the Vice-Chancellor, however, special meetings of the Academic Council can be called by the Vice-Chancellor.

Powers and functions of Academic Council : (1) The Academic Council shall subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes have the power of prescribing by regulations all courses of study and determining curricula, and shall have general control on teaching and other educational programmes within the University, and shall be responsible for the maintenance of standards thereof. (2) The Academic Council shall have power to make regulations consistent with this Act and the Statutes relating to all academic matters and also to amend or repeal them. (3) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, the Academic Council shall have power:- (i) To advise the Board and Vice-Chancellor on all academic matters including the control and management of libraries and affiliation of colleges to the privileges of the University; (ii) To make recommendations for the institution of Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships and other teaching posts including posts in research and extension education; (iii) To make recommendations for the constitution or reconstitution of departments or faculties of teaching, research and extension education; (iv) To make regulations regarding the admission of students to the University and to determine the number of students to be admitted; (v) To make regulations relating to the courses of study leading to degrees, diplomas and certificates; (vi) To make regulations relating to the conduct of examinations and to maintain and improve standards of education; (vii) To make recommendations to the Board regarding conferment of honorary degree; (viii) To make recommendations regarding the qualifications to be prescribed for teachers in the University ; and (ix) To exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be conferred or imposed on it under the provisions of this Act or by the Board or by Vice-Chancellor.

Research Council : There shall be a Research Council consisting of the following, namely:- (i) The Vice-Chancellor Ex-officio Chairman (ii) The Directors of Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Fisheries Department of the Government and Chief Conservator of Forests Rajasthan (depending upon research mandate and programmes of the University) Member (iii) All Directors of the University Member (iv) All Deans of the Faculties Member (v) All Zonal Directors of Research and Extension Member (vi) All University Heads of Departments Member (vii) Two scientists of eminence from outside of the University to be nominated for particular meeting by the Vice-Chancellor for their specialized knowledge of subjects on the agenda of meetings Member (viii) the Research Council may co-opt as members not more than four persons for such period and in such manner as may be prescribed as to secure adequate representation of different sectors of agriculture and allied fields Member (ix) the Director Research Secretary

Functions of Research Council - The Research Council shall consider and make recommendations in respect of - (i) research programmes and projects undertaken or to be undertaken by the various units of the University in the State in the field of agriculture, and other allied sciences with a view to promote effective co-ordination; (ii) physical, fiscal and administrative facilities required for implementing research projects; (iii) orienting research to meet farmers’ needs; (iv) integration of research, extension education and teaching and participation of research workers in teaching and extension education programme; (v) any other matter pertaining to research programmes which may be referred to by the Vice-Chancellor or the Board or any other authority of the University

Extension Education Council: There shall be an Extension Education Council consisting of the following, namely:- (i) The Vice-Chancellor Ex-officio Chairman (ii) The Secretary to the Government, Incharge of Agriculture Department Member (iii) The Directors of Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Fisheries Department of the Government and Chief Conservator of Forests, Rajasthan (depending upon Extension mandate and programmes of the University) Member (iv) All Directors of the University Member (v) All Deans of the Faculties Member (vi) All University Heads of the Departments, all Zonal Directors and all Programme Coordinators of KVKs within the jurisdiction of the University Member (vii) Two eminent persons in the field of Extension Education from outside of the University nominated by the Vice- Chancellor for any particular meeting in accordance with the requirement of the agenda Member (viii) Three progressive farmers having specialization in general Agriculture, Horticulture or other allied branches to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor for their specialized knowledge and experience Member (ix) One representative each of the following organizations as per request of the Vice-Chancellor:- i. Rural Development Department of the Government; ii. Co-operative Department of the Government; iii. State Agro-Industries Development Corporation; iv. Irrigation Department of the Government; v. Fertilizer Corporation of India; vi. National Seeds Corporation; any vii. Other Agro-Industries or Agro-Service Organizations; Member (x) The Director, Extension Education Secretary Explanation:- For the purposes of this sub-section, expression “Secretary to the Government in-charge” means the Secretary to the Government in-charge of a department and includes an Additional Chief Secretary and a Principal Secretary when he/she is in-charge of that department.

Functions of the Extension Education Council - Extension Education Council shall consider and make recommendations in respect of - (i) The Extension Education programmes and projects of the University; (ii) Co-ordination of Extension Education activities for improvement of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and allied branches and for the development of Rural Communities; (iii) development of farmers education and training and advisory services, identification and resolution of field problems and transmission of information; (iv) methodology of extension education; (v) integration of extension education with teaching and research in the University and participation of teachers and research workers in extension education programmes; (vi) any other matter referred to it by the Vice-Chancellor, Board or any other authority of the University.

Finance Committee.- (1) The Finance Committee shall consist of– (i) The Vice-Chancellor; Ex officio Chairman (ii) The Secretary to Government in-charge of the Finance Department, or his/her nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary Member (iii) The Secretary to the Government in-charge of the Agriculture Department, or his/her nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary Member (iv) The Director, Research/Extension Education/ Education (one Director by rotation every year to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor) Member (v) One nominee of the Board who be the non-official member of the Board Member (vi) The Comptroller Ex-officio Secretary Explanation.- For the purposes of this sub-section, expression “Secretary to the Government in-charge” means the Secretary to the Government in-charge of a department and includes an Additional Chief Secretary and a Principal Secretary when he/she is in-charge of that department. (2) Finance Committee shall have the following functions, namely:- (i) To examine the annual accounts and budget estimates of the University and to advise the Board thereon; (ii) To review the financial position of the University from time to time; and (iii) To make recommendations to the Board on all matters relating to the finances of the University.

Faculties and their Board of Studies- (1) The University shall have the faculties of Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science and Basic Science and such other faculties as may be prescribed. (2) These faculties shall comprise of such departments, divisions or centers as may be prescribed, and however, depending on the nature of the subject and functions, one department or centre may cater to the needs of more than one faculty. (3) Each faculty shall consist of such members as may be prescribed and Dean of the concerned faculty shall be the Chairman of the faculty. (4) Functions of each faculty shall be as follows:- (i) To review teaching programme and suggest improvement thereof; (ii) To consider the recommendations of the respective Board of Studies and to place the same before the Academic Council for consideration and approval; (iii) The Faculties shall be responsible for Bachelor degree and Post-graduate degree programme; and (iv) To perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by the Academic Council or Vice-Chancellor. (5) There shall be a Board of Studies for each faculty, the constitution of which shall be as may be prescribed and Dean of the Faculty concerned shall be the Chairman of the board of studies. (6) The Board of Studies shall have the following functions, namely:- (i) To propose to the Faculty concerned, the courses of study and curricula for various programmes of instructions offered by that Faculty; and (ii) To perform such other functions as may be directed by the Dean of the faculty concerned, other authorities and Vice-Chancellor.

Constitution of committees: Every authority shall have the power to appoint committees which may, unless otherwise provided in this Act or statutes, consist of the members of the authority and such other persons, as members, as it may deem fit.

Provisions in relation to the membership of authorities: (1) Save as otherwise provided in this Act, if any member other than Ex-officio member of any authority or body of the University is unable by reason of his/her death, resignation, removal or otherwise to complete his/her full term of office, the vacancy so caused shall, as soon as convenient, be filled by the appointment, nomination or co-option, as the case may be and the person so appointed, nominated or co-opted shall fill such vacancy for the un-expired portion of the term for which the member in whose place such person is appointed, nominated or co-opted would otherwise have continued in office. (2) The Board may remove any person from membership of any authority or body of the University on the ground that such person has been convicted of any offence involving moral turpitude or conduct not befitting the office held by the concerned member with the approval of the Chancellor: Provided that prior approval of the chancellor shall not be necessary where such a person has been convicted by a competent court of law. Provided that no such order shall be made against any person without giving reasonable opportunity of being heard. (3) A person who is a member of any authority or body of the University as a representative of another body whether of the University or not shall cease to be a member of such authority or body if before the expiry of the term of his/her membership he/she ceases to be a member of that other body by which he/she was appointed or nominated: Provided that he/she may continue to hold his /her offices till his/her successor is appointed or nominated as the case may be. (4) Whenever any person becomes a member of any authority or body of the University by virtue of the office held by him, he/she shall forthwith cease to be a member of such authority or body if he/she ceases to hold such office before the expiry of the term of his membership: Provided that he/she shall not be deemed to have ceased to hold his/her office merely by reason of his/her proceeding on leave for a period not exceeding four months. (5) Any member, other than an Ex-officio member of any authority or Body of the University may resign his/her office by letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor and such resignation shall take effect from the date on which the same is accepted by the authority competent to fill the vacancy or on the expiry of three months from the date of its receipt by the Vice- Chancellor, whichever is earlier.

Validity and protection of act : (1) No act or proceeding of any authority or body of the University shall be invalid by reason of the existence of any vacancy among its members or by reason of some person having taken part in the proceedings who is subsequently found to have been not entitled to do so. (2) Save as otherwise provided in this Act, all the acts done or orders made in good faith by the University or any of its authorities shall be final and no suit shall be instituted against or damages claimed from the University or its authority for anything done or purported to have been done in pursuance of this Act or the Statutes or the Regulations. (3) No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against any officer or other employee of the University in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act or any Statutes.