ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter for Umma University
18. The University Council
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
18. The University Council
(1)There shall be a University Council, which shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees in accordance with the Act, this Charter and the Statutes.(2)Membership of the Council shall consist of—(a)a Chairperson, being the holder of an earned doctorate degree from a recognised institution, who shall be elected by the Council members appointed under subsection (1) from among themselves, at their first meetings;(b)a vice-Chairperson who shall be elected by Council members appointed under subsection (1) from amongst themselves at their first meeting;(c)two persons nominated by the sponsor, one of whom must have an earned doctorate degree from a recognized institution;(d)three senior academicians, not being employees of the University, appointed by the Board of Trustees, by virtue of their experience in higher education;(e)three prominent persons appointed by the Board of Trustees, from public and private sectors in Kenya;(f)one prominent Islamic scholar appointed by the Board of Trustees, who must have at least a Master's degree from a recognized institution;(g)the Vice-Chancellor who shall be the Secretary to the Council and an ex officio member with no voting rights at Council meetings.(3)The term of office of the members of the Council, other than an ex officio member, shall be a period of four (4) years, which shall be renewable for one further term subject to performance.(4)The office of a member of the University Council shall become vacant—(a)if, not being an ex officio member, the member resigns his or her office by notice in writing to the Vice-Chancellor;(b)if the Board of Trustees is satisfied that the member is, by reason of physical or mental infirmity or otherwise, unable to discharge his or her duties as required;(c)if the member is adjudged bankrupt by a competent court of law;(d)if the member is found guilty of gross misconduct; or(e)upon the death of the member.(5)Where the office of a member of the Council becomes vacant under subsection 14 above, the Vice-Chancellor shall notify the vacancy to the Board of Trustees, who shall appoint another member to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term of such member.(6)Unless the Council otherwise determines, a meeting of the Council shall be held at least once every quarter in a calendar year at such time and place as the may determine.(7)At all meetings of the Council a quorum shall be the nearest whole number above half the membership of the Council.(8)The decisions of the University Council shall be by a simple majority vote of those present and eligible to vote:Provided that the Chairperson or vice-Chairperson of the Council shall have a casting vote in case of an equality of votes.(9)The functions of the University Council shall be as described in the Statutes.