ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter for Scott Christian University
40. Statutes
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
40. Statutes
(1)In the performance of its functions under the Charter, the Governing Council shall, subject to the Universities Act, make Statutes generally as required for the governance, control, and administration of the College, for the better carrying into effect of the purposes of the Charter, and for all purposes connected therewith, and in particular for—(a)the regulation, procedure and conduct of the affairs of the Governing Council;(b)the establishment of departments and institutes of the College;(c)the regulations for awarding degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic awards;(d)the conduct of examinations;(e)prescribing fees and boarding charges;(f)determining the terms and conditions of service, including appointments, dismissals, remuneration and other benefits, of members of the staff of the College;(g)the constitution and procedures of the meetings of the Governing Council, the Academic Council, the Management Board, the Executive Committee, and other committees of the Governing Council and the College;(h)prescribing rules and regulations for the College staff, students and the Student Council;(i)prescribing procedures, requirements, and responsibilities relating to staff positions;(j)the composition and procedures of meetings of the Alumni Association;(k)providing for or prescribing anything which, under the Charter, may be provided for or prescribed by the Statutes.(2)No Statute shall be valid if it contravenes or is in conflict with any provision of the Charter.(3)Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) above, the Governing Council shall not make, amend, or revoke any Statutes relating to the functions or privileges of any officer or office established in the College without first ascertaining the opinion of the Academic Council.(4)Statutes shall only be made by a resolution passed at one meeting of the Governing Council by at least three-quarters of the total membership of the Governing Council, and confirmed at a subsequent meeting not less than one, nor more than twelve months thereafter.(5)The Governing Council may amend or revoke the Statutes on the vote of a three-fourths majority of those present and voting at a meeting of the Governing Council of which notice has been given in accordance with subsection (6) of this Section, such majority being not less than half of the total membership of the Governing Council.(6)Notice of any proposed amendment to the Statutes shall be given in writing to all members of the Governing Council at least six months prior to its consideration by the Governing Council. The notice shall specify the time and place of the meeting of the Governing Council at which the proposed change is to be considered.