ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter for the University of Embu
30. Statutes
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
30. Statutes
(a)In the performance of its functions under this Charter, the University Council shall, subject to this Charter, make Statutes generally for the governance, control and administration of the University and for the better carrying into effect of the purposes of this Charter, and in particular for the:(i)establishment of Colleges, Faculties, Schools, Institutes and Centres of the University;(ii)description of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic qualifications;(iii)requirement for conferment of degrees and award of diplomas, certificates and other academic qualifications;(iv)conduct of examinations;(v)prescribing fees and other charges;(vi)prescribing the rules and regulations for the conduct and organisation of student affairs;(vii)setting the terms and conditions of service, including the appointment, dismissal and recommendation of retirement benefits of the members of the staff of the University;(viii)constitution and procedure of meetings of the University Council, and the establishment, composition and terms of reference of committees of the University Council; and(ix)providing for or prescribing anything, which, under this Charter may be provided for or prescribed by Statutes.(b)Notwithstanding subsection (a), the University 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.(c)Statutes shall only be made by a resolution passed at a meeting of the University Council supported by a majority of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members present and voting, being not less than half of the total membership of the University Council.(d)Without prejudice to the foregoing, the University Council of Embu University College immediately at the pronouncement of the University of Embu shall have the powers to make Statutes for the University under this Charter.(e)Notwithstanding the generalities of subsection (d) the Statutes made hereof shall not be in force before the commencement of the University of Embu.