ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter for Islamic University of Kenya
18. The Council
Edition: 2024-12-23 · In force
18. The Council
(1)There shall be a Council of the University whose members shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees.(2)The membership of the Council shall consist of—(b)seven members appointed by the Board of Trustee through an open process in such a manner as may be specified in the Statutes; and(c)the Vice-Chancellor or, in the case of a constituent college, the Principal of such college who shall be an ex officio member of the Council.(3)Not more than a third of the members shall be from the Sponsor.(4)The Council shall be the governing body of the University.(5)Subject to this paragraph, the Chairperson and members of the Council, other than an ex officio member, shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.(6)In making appointments under subparagraph (2), the appointing authority shall have regard to the objectives of university education, ensuring that there is inclusivity and balance in competencies for development of university education.(7)The Council shall ensure that a proper management structure is in place and that the structure functions to maintain corporate integrity, reputation and responsibility.(8)The office of a member of the Council shall become vacant if the member—(a)not being an ex officio member, resigns from office by notice in writing addressed to the Vice-Chancellor;(b)is unable to exercise the functions of the office by reasons of physical or mental infirmity;(c)is adjudged bankrupt by a court of competent jurisdiction or enters into composition or scheme or arrangement for the benefit of creditors;(d)is adjudged or declared by any court of competent jurisdiction or tribunal to be of unsound mind;(e)is convicted of an offence by a court of competent jurisdiction and sentenced to imprisonment for a term exceeding six months;(f)is guilty of gross misconduct; or(9)Where the office of a member of the Council becomes vacant, the Vice-Chancellor shall notify the vacancy to appointing authority.(10)The Council shall exercise prudent leadership, innovative enterprise, and good judgment in directing the University and shall always act in the best interest of the University.(11)The procedure, conduct and regulation of the affairs of the Council shall be determined in accordance to the Act, this Charter and the Statutes.(12)The Council shall—(a)make Statutes for the University in accordance with the section 23 of the Act;(b)approve the University policies;(c)determine the method of recruitment, appointment and promotion of the staff of the University;(d)confer after receiving a report from the Senate, the title of Emeritus Professor, visiting professors, Honorary Professor, Honorary lecturer or Honorary Fellow;(e)approve the University budget;(f)promote and make financial provisions and facilities for execution of the functions of the University;(g)determine, after considering the recommendations of the Senate, the fees payable to the University;(h)approve, in consultation of the Sponsor and Board of Trustees, the investment of any money belonging to the University;(i)subject to the laid down procedures and in consultation of the Sponsor and Board of Trustees, approve the sale, purchase, exchange, take-over, or lease of movable and immovable property on behalf of the University;(j)approve the borrowing of money on behalf of the University;(k)on the recommendation of the Senate, institute fellowships scholarships, studentships, exhibitions, bursaries, prizes and other aids to study and research;(l)approve the terms and conditions for internal and external examiners who shall be appointed by the Senate;(m)empower committees to act jointly with any Committees appointed by the Senate, provided that the Council shall not delegate to the Chairperson or to a Committee the powers to approve without further reference to the Council the annual estimates of expenditure;(n)approve regulations governing the conduct and discipline of the students of the University;(o)receive, on behalf of the University, donations, endowments, gifts, grants or other moneys and make legitimate disbursements wherefrom;(p)approve the constitution of the Students Organization and so far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure that the Students’ Organization operates in a fair and democratic manner and is accountable for its finances;(q)provide for the welfare of the staff and students of the University;(r)approve regulations governing the recruitment, conduct and discipline of the staff of the University;(s)monitor and evaluate the implementation of strategies, policies, and the management criteria and plans of the University;(t)constantly review the viability and financial sustainability of the University, and shall do so once every year;(u)ensure that the University complies with the Constitution, other relevant laws, regulations, governance practices, accounting and auditing standards; and(v)perform such other duties as may be contained in the Statutes and may have such other powers as contained in the Act.(13)The Council shall ensure that a proper management structure is in place and make sure that the structure functions to maintain corporate integrity, reputation and responsibility.(14)The Council may delegate the exercise of some of its functions or duties set out in this Charter or other written law to a Committee, a member or an employee of the Council.