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The Charter for the Catholic University of Eastern Africa
14. The Council
Edition: 2023-12-29 · In force
14. The Council
(1)There shall be a Council of the University which shall be responsible for the doctrine, the spiritual, ethical formation and the discipline of the University as well as for its integral development.(2)The Council shall consist of—(a)the Chairperson, who shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the directions of the Holy See;(b)one member elected by each national Episcopal Conference;(c)the Vice-Chancellor of the University, who shall be an ex-officio and the Secretary to the Council; and(d)not more than four members with specific contribution to offer to be co-opted at the discretion of the Council.(3)The Chairperson shall hold office for a term of four years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term of four years.(4)The office of the chairperson shall become vacant if the Chairperson—(b)is convicted of an offence under the law and sentenced for a period of six months or more;(c)is found guilty of gross misconduct; or(d)is unable to perform the functions of his office.(5)In the circumstances referred to in subsection (4), the Vice-Chairperson of the Council shall be responsible for the affairs of the Council until the next Chairperson is appointed by the Sponsors.(6)The Vice-Chairperson of the Council shall be elected by the Council from amongst the Conference Bishops.(7)The members of the Council shall be appointed for a term of four years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term of four years.(8)If a Bishop resigns during his term of office, he may be replaced by another Bishop chosen by the national Episcopal Conference concerned, for the completion of the term of office.(9)The office of a member of Council shall become vacant if the member—(a)not being an ex-officio member, resigns by notice in writing addressed to the Secretary to the Council;(b)is, by reasons of physical or mental infirmity, unable to exercise the functions of his office;(d)is removed from office by the appointing authority.(10)Where the office of a member of the Council becomes vacant under subsection (9), the Secretary to the Council shall forthwith notify the vacancy to the appropriate appointing authority.(11)The Council shall meet at least twice a year and at any other time at the request of the Chairperson or of three members of the Council.(12)The procedure and the conduct and regulation of the affairs of the Council shall be vested in the Council.