ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter for the Catholic University of Eastern Africa
15. The functions and duties of the Council
Edition: 2023-12-29 · In force
15. The functions and duties of the Council
(1)Subject to Sapientia Christiana, Ex Corde Ecclessiae and the Sponsor, the Council shall be responsible for the governance, control and administration of the University.(2)The Council shall—(a)uphold the vision and mission of the University;(b)approve the Statutes of the University in accordance with the Sapientia Christiana and Ex Corde Ecclesiae;(c)liaise with the government authorities on any legal matters concerning the University;(d)authorize the acquisition and alienation of properties as a delegated role of the Board of Trustees;(e)act as an appellate body for all claims and internal disputes in the University which the Senate or the Management Board has heard and determined;(f)appoint its own committees;(g)receive and consider proposals for opening of new faculties, institutes, schools, departments and research centres;(h)examine and approve the annual and triennial reports as well as the financial reports and budget presented by the Vice-Chancellor;(i)establish and maintain relations, through the Chancellor, with the AMECEA;(j)submit regular reports on the University to the AMECEA;(k)in consultation with AMECEA, appoint the Vice-Chancellor and submit his name to the Congregation of Catholic Education for confirmation as Vice-Chancellor;(l)appoint the Deputy Vice-Chancellors;(m)in consultation with the Senate and the Management Board, appoint full-time academic staff and senior non-teaching staff respectively for the proper and efficient management and administration of the University;(n)approve the promotion of staff;(o)approve the budget and utilization of the University funds according to the strategic plan;(p)approve regulations governing the conduct and discipline of the students and staff; and(q)enjoy such powers and privileges and perform such other functions as may be provided for in the Statutes.(3)All documents, other than those required by law to be under seal, made on behalf of the Council, and all decisions of the Council, may be signified under the hand of the Chairperson of the Council or the Vice-Chancellor or any other member of the Council specifically authorized by the Council in that behalf.