Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997)NoticesStandard Institutional Statute, 2018Chapter 8 : Institutional Forum37. Functions |
| (1) | The Institutional Forum shall advise the Council and the Executive on the following matters affecting the University— |
| (a) | the implementation of the Act and national policy on higher education; |
| (b) | the formulation of race and gender equity policies; |
| (c) | the selection of candidates for senior management positions; |
| (d) | codes of conduct; |
| (e) | mediation and dispute resolution procedures; |
| (f) | the formulation of policy for fostering an institutional culture characterised by tolerance, respect for fundamental human rights and a positive academic climate; and |
| (g) | the management of cultural diversity on the University’s campuses. |
| (2) | The advice given by the Institutional Forum to the Council shall be submitted in written form by the Chairperson of the Institutional Forum. In instances where Council does not accept the advice given, written reasons must be provided. |
| (3) | The Institutional Forum shall perform such additional functions as are determined by the Council or the Executive. |
| (4) | The Council may, after consultation with the Institutional Forum, amend or revoke the mandate of the Institutional Forum referred to in subparagraph (3). |