ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter for Umma University
20. Functions of the University Council
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
20. Functions of the University Council
(1)The functions of the University Council shall be to—(a)promote the aims and objectives of the University;(b)set the strategic direction for the University;(c)formulate, in consultation with the University Management Board, rules and regulations for the proper governance of the University;(d)develop the infrastructure of the University and ensure that quality and integrity of academic programs and professional courses of the University are maintained;(e)appoint, manage and discipline all officers of the University;(f)approve the Statutes and other policies and regulations of the University;(g)approve the annual budget of the University;(h)authorise the use of income and expenditure of funds outside the approved annual budget;(i)approve the establishment of constituent campuses, colleges, faculties, schools, institutes, departments, divisions, and centres to offer training, research and courses of instruction consistent with the mission and objectives of the University;(j)approve, upon recommendations by the University Management Board, terms and conditions of service for employees of the University;(k)authorise the purchase, lease or hire or otherwise acquisition and holding of any land, buildings, easements or inheritances of any tenure and any other freehold or leasehold property and construction or provision of any buildings, works, stores, plant and things which may from time to time be deemed requisite for any of the purposes of the University;(l)receive and accept, on behalf of the University, donations, endorsements, and gifts of money, land, inheritances and any other assets;(m)authorise the investment of any money of the University;(n)establish, on the recommendation of the Senate and the University Management Board, fellowships, scholarships, studentships, bursaries, prizes and other awards for study and research;(o)act as the highest instance of appeal of decisions made by the University Management Board;(p)to ensure that the University complies with the Constitution, other relevant laws, regulations, governance practices, accounting and auditing standards;(q)perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Universities Act and the Statutes.(2)The University Council may, by statutes, establish committees for the efficient discharge of the functions of the University.(3)The Council may in the exercise of its functions under this Charter, borrow or raise money with or without security for any of the purposes of the University, in consultation with the University Management Board.