ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter for Tharaka University
14. The Council
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
14. The Council
(1)There shall be a Council of the University appointed in accordance with the Act.(2)A member of the Council, other than an ex officio member, shall hold office for a term of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.(3)The office of a member of the Council shall become vacant if the member—(a)not being an ex officio member, resigns from the office in writing addressed to the Vice-Chancellor;(b)is, by reasons of physical or mental infirmity, unable to exercise the functions of the members’ office to the satisfaction of the Council;(c)fails to attend three consecutive Council meetings;(d)is adjudged bankrupt by a court of competent jurisdiction;(e)is found by a competent court of law to be guilty of a criminal offence;(f)contravenes the provisions of Chapter six of the Constitution; and(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 procedure, conduct and regulation of the affairs of the Council shall be determined in accordance with the Charter and the Statutes.(6)The Council shall exercise prudent leadership, innovative enterprise, and good judgement in directing the University and shall always act in the best interest of the University.(7)Subject to this Charter, the Council shall be the governing body of the University.(8)The University—(a)may enter into association with other universities, university colleges or other institutions of learning, whether within Kenya or otherwise, as the Council may deem necessary and appropriate; and(b)may, after consultation with the Senate, make regulations governing the conduct and discipline of students of the University.