ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter for Tharaka University
32. Statutes
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
32. Statutes
(1)The Council shall, subject to the provisions of the Act and this Charter, make statutes, generally for governance, control and administration of the University, for better carrying into effect the purposes of this Charter, and for all purposes connected, and in particular for—(a)the establishment of Campuses, Colleges, Faculties, Schools, Institutes, Centers, and Departments of the University;(b)the description of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic qualifications;(c)the requirement for conferment of degrees and award of diplomas, certificates and other academic qualifications;(d)the conduct of examinations;(e)prescribing fees and other charges;(f)setting the terms and conditions of service, including the appointment, dismissal and recommendation of retirement benefits of the members of staff of the University;(g)the constitution and procedure of meetings of the Council, and the establishment, composition and terms of reference of committees of the Council;(h)prescribing the rules and regulations for the students’ organizations; and(i)providing for or prescribing anything, which, under this Charter, may be provided for or prescribed by the Statutes.(2)Notwithstanding subparagraph (i), the Council shall not make, amend or revoke any Statutes relating to the functions and privileges of the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor or Senate without first ascertaining the opinion of the Senate.(3)The Statutes shall only be made or amended by a resolution passed at a meeting of the Council supported by a majority of not less than three-fourths of the members present and voting, being not less than half of the total membership of the Council.