The Board of Governors

(1) The Board of Governors shall be the Principal Governing Authority of the University who shall control its functioning, by using all such powers as prescribed by Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations. (2) The Board of Governors of the University shall consist of following, - (a) The president -Chaiman; (b) The Vice-Chancellor - Member Secretary; (c) Two distinguished academician nominated by the Visitor; (d) Two distinguished academicians nominated by the State Government; (e) The Principal Secretary/Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Government of Uttarakhand or a person nominated by him not below the rank of Additional Secretary; (f) Three distinguished persons nominated by the President from the fields of Administration/Corporate/ Management / IT etc.; and (g) Five distinguished persons nominated by the Sponsoring Body, out of whom at least one should be an academician. (3) The Board of Governors shall meet at least twice in a year on such date and place as the President may fix: Provided that the President may, whenever he thinks fit or shall upon a requisition in writing signed by not less than one fourth of the total members, convene a special meeting of the Board of Governors. (4) The Board of Governors shall have the following powers namely, - (a) to decide the broad policies and from time to time review the programs of the University and to suggest measures for the working procedures, improvement and development of the University; (b) to appoint the Statutory Auditors of the University; (c) to review the decisions taken by the Board of Governors and to amend or to change. or to repeal the decisions taken by other authorities; (d) to approve budget, annual report and annual account of the University; (e) To approve new or additional Statutes and Ordinances made by the Board of Management or to amend. or repeal the Statutes and Ordinances made earlier; (f) to take decision about voluntary winding up of the University; (g) to open, close, operate and manage accounts of the University; (h) to approve proposals for submission to the State Government; (i) to maintain and supervise all funds of the University; (j) to take decision regarding future planning and development of the University; (k) to take such decisions and take such steps as are desirable for growth and effectively carrying out the objectives of the University; and (l) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed.