ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter to Establish Kenya Methodist University
13. Council
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
13. Council
(1)There shall be a University Council, which shall have the overall responsibility over the governance and operations of the University.(2)The total membership of the Council shall be at least eleven and not more than fifteen members appointed by the Board of Trustees.(3)The Council shall consist of—(a)not more than two Ministers of the Methodist Church in Kenya with university experience;(b)one person representing the academic staff;(c)one prominent academician either in education, business or any other relevant profession;(d)not more than two ecumenical representatives;(e)one representative of any associations established under the Statutes;(f)one representative of affiliated institutions;(g)two members of the Board of Trustees;(h)one person as the Board of Trustee may deem appropriate;(i)such other persons as the Council may co-opt provided that the total number of members of the Council shall be odd numbers.(4)The Board of Trustees shall appoint a chairperson of the Council from any of the persons set out in subsection (3).(5)The Vice-Chancellor shall be an ex officio member and secretary to the Council.(6)The Deputy Vice-Chancellors and Principals of constituent colleges shall be ex officio members of the Council.(7)A member of the Council shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment.(8)The functions of the Council shall be—(a)to promote aims and objectives of the University;(b)ensure quality, integrity and smooth operations of the University;(c)approve academic policies and procedures of the University;(d)approve administrative, financial and development policies of the University;(e)determine fees and other charges payable at the University;(f)receive reports from the Senate;(g)ensure prudent management of the University;(h)approve annual budgets for the University on recommendation of the Management Board;(i)ensure accountability of the University funds;(j)approve tenders for expenditure by the University;(k)make policy guidelines relating to terms and conditions of service of the staff and their welfare;(l)provide for the welfare of students;(m)receive, on behalf of the University, gifts, donations, grants or other money and to make disbursements therefrom;(n)appoint senior officers of the University;(o)promote discipline among staff and students of the University;(p)formulate or approve rules, regulations or Statutes of the University;(q)approve affiliations, collaborations and co-operation with other universities and other institutions.(9)The Council may appoint committees that shall carry out specific functions as it shall deem fit.(10)The Council shall administer the property and funds of the University, in such manner and for such purposes as shall, in its opinion, promote the best interests of the University.(11)The Council shall meet at least two times per year and shall maintain records of its deliberations.(12)The quorum for a meeting of the Council shall be half of all the members.(13)The Council shall govern the conduct of its proceedings.