ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter for Maasai Mara University
18. The Council
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
18. The Council
(1)There shall be a Council of the University appointed in accordance with the provisions of the Act, which shall consist of—(a)the Chairperson of Council who shall be the Chairperson of Council;(c)the Vice-Chancellor who shall be the secretary to the Council and an ex officio member; and(d)other members as may be provided for by the Act.(2)Subject to this Section, a member of the Council, other than an ex officio member, shall hold office for a period of three years, but shall be eligible for re-appointment.(3)The office of a member of the Council shall become vacant—(a)if, not being an ex officio member, the member resigns his/her office by writing under his/her hand addressed to the Vice-Chancellor;(b)if the Council is satisfied that the member is, by reasons of physical or mental infirmity, unable to exercise the functions of her/his office; and(c)upon death of the member.(4)Where the office of a member of the Council becomes vacant, the Vice-Chancellor shall forthwith notify the vacancy to the appropriate appointing authority.(5)The members of the Council other than the ex officio members shall at the first meeting after their appointment determine by lot which of their number shall vacate office after a period of three and four years respectively to ensure continuity in the activities of the Council.(6)The procedure, conduct and regulation of the affairs of the Council shall be determined in accordance to the Charter and Statutes.(7)The Council shall exercise prudent leadership, innovative enterprise, and good judgment in directing the University and shall always Charter in the best interest of the University.