Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997)NoticesStandard Institutional Statute, 2018Chapter 5 : Council14. Functions |
| (1) | The Council governs the University subject to the provisions of the Act and this Statute. |
| (2) | The Council shall perform all the duties imposed on it by this Statute. |
| (3) | The Council is responsible for governance and policy-making at the University, as well as to monitor compliance therewith and, particularly, to lay down guidelines relating to— |
| (a) | strategic governance; |
| (b) | financial governance; |
| (c) | staff matters; |
| (d) | fostering a positive academic atmosphere; |
| (e) | disciplinary matters regarding staff and students; and |
| (f) | the admission and language policies of the University: Provided that the language policy and aspects of the admission policy are determined with the concurrence of the Senate, as required by sections 27 and 37 of the Act. |
| (4) | The Council may appoint committees to assist it in carrying out its duties. |
| (5) | The Institutional Forum shall advise the Council on the issues as contemplated in section 31(1)(a) of the Act in writing. In instances where the Council does not accept the advice given, written reasons must be provided. |
| (6) | Subject to section 34 of the Act, the Council shall appoint people whom the Council considers necessary to manage the University effectively in line with the human resource policies contained in the Institutional Rules: Provided that no person shall be appointed as an academic employee except after consultation with the Senate or a committee of the Senate. |
| (7) | The Council may delegate the function as set out in subparagraph (6) above to the Principal, with the right to further delegate, in accordance with the University’s policy in this regard. |
| (8) | The Council shall– |
| (a) | ensure that an external audit is conducted on an annual basis in accordance with accepted audit principles and standards and that the recommendations are implemented; |
| (b) | keep comprehensive records of all its proceedings; |
| (c) | keep complete accounting records of all assets, liabilities, income, expenditure and other financial transactions as required by section 41(1) of the Act; and |
| (d) | shall report to the Minister as contemplated in section 41(2) of the Act. |
| (9) | The Council, after consultation with the SRC, shall make provision for and establish in accordance with the Institutional Rules of the University, a structure or structures for advising the Council on the rendering of student services at the University. |