First Statutes

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1. (1) Subject to the provision of the Act, and the Rules made thereunder, the First Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:
   • (a) the constitution, powers and functions of authorities and other bodies of the University, as may be constituted from time to time;
   • (b) the terms and conditions of appointment of the members of the said authorities and bodies, including the President, Vice President, his powers and functions;
   • (c) the manner and terms and conditions of appointment of the Registrar and Chief Finance and Accounts Officer, their powers and functions;
   • (d) the manner and terms and conditions of appointment of other officers and teachers and their powers and functions;
   • (e) the terms and conditions of service of employees of the University;
   • (f) the procedure for arbitration in cases of disputes between employees or students and the University;
   • (g) the conditions under which Colleges and Institutions may be admitted to the privileges of the University and the withdrawal of such privileges;
   • (h) the establishment and abolition of Schools, Departments, Centres, Halls, Colleges and Institutions;
     • (i) the conferment of honorary degrees;
   • (j) the withdrawal of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions;
   • (k) the management of Colleges, Schools and Institutions established by the University;
   • (l) the delegation of powers vested in the authorities or officers of the University;
   • (m) the maintenance of discipline among the employees and students;
   • (n) all other matters which by this Act are to be or may be provided for by the Statutes.
2. (2) The first Board of Governors shall be formed by the Sponsoring Body.
3. (3) The first Statutes of the University shall be proposed by the first Board of Governors.