ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter for Pan Africa Christian University
12. The Council of Governors
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
12. The Council of Governors
(1)There is established a University Council of Governors to consist of—(a)the Chairperson appointed by the Board of Trustees after consultation with the Council;(b)the Vice Chancellor, who shall be the Secretary;(c)the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for the time being in charge of Academics;(d)the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for the time being in charge of Finance and Administration;(e)a person nominated by faculties as a representative;(f)a prominent academician appointed by the Trustees;(g)a person nominated by the staff as a representative;(h)two members appointed by the Board of Trustees;(i)two members appointed by the Pentecostal Assemblies of God of Kenya;(j)two members appointed by the Christ is the Answer ministries;(k)two members appointed by the Pentecostal Assemblies of God of Africa; and(l)not more than three persons with expertise in church leadership co-opted by the Council.(2)In absence of the Chairperson, the Council is to appoint any other person from among members to serve as the Chairperson in acting capacity.(3)The term of office of a member of the Council, other than ex officio, is two years.(4)A member of the Council is eligible for re-appointment upon expiry of his term for three consecutive terms.(5)The office of a member of the Council is to fall vacant—(a)if, not being an ex officio member, he resigns in writing addressed to the Chairperson;(b)if the Council is satisfied that a member is, by reason of physical or mental infirmity or otherwise, unable to discharge his duties as required;(c)if he absents himself for three consecutive Council meetings without good reason;(d)if appointed to represent a particular body, is dismissed by his appointing body; and(6)Where the office of a member of the Council becomes vacant under subsection (5), the Chairperson or the secretary to the Council is to notify the vacancy to the appointing body or person.(7)The procedure, conduct and regulation of the affairs of the Council is vested in the Council.(8)The Council may appoint committees to carry out specific functions as it may direct.(9)For all meetings of the Council, the number and the quorum is to be determined in the Statutes.