Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997)NoticesInstitutional Statute of the University of Fort HareChapter 6 : Institutional Forum49. Functions |
| (1) | In accordance with section 31(1) of the Act, the Institutional Forum must advise Council 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 which promotes tolerance and respect for fundamental human rights and creates an appropriate environment for teaching, research and learning. |
| (2) | The advice given by the Institutional Forum must be submitted in writing by the Chairperson of the Institutional Forum to the Council via the office of the Registrar. The Registrar also provides a copy of the advice to the Vice-Chancellor. |
| (3) | If Council does not accept the Institutional Forum’s advice, written reasons must be provided as prescribed by the Act. |
| (4) | The Institutional Forum must perform such additional functions as the Council may delegate or refer to it. |
| (5) | The Council may, after consultation with the Institutional Forum, revoke or amend the extended mandate of the Institutional Forum as determined in subparagraph (4). |