The University of Science and Technology Bannu Act, 2005

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NOTIFICATION
Dated 15th November, 2005.
No. PA/NWFP/Legis: 1/2005/28116. — The University of Science and Technology Bannu  Bill, 2005 having been passed by the Provincial Assembly of North-West Frontier Province on the 25-10-2005 and assented to by the Governor of the North-West Frontier Province on 01-11-2005 is hereby published as an Act of the Provincial Legislature of the North-West Frontier Province.

UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BANNU ACT, 2005.
(N.W.F.P. ACT NO. XIII OF 2005)
(First published after having received the assent of the Governor of the North- West Frontier Province in the Gazette of the N.- W. F.P. (Extraordinary), dated the 15-11-2005).
AN
ACT
to provide for the establishment of the University of Science and Technology Bannu.
Preamble.- WHEREAS  it is expedient to provide for the establishment of the University of Science and Technology Bannu and for matters ancillary thereto;
It is hereby enacted as follows:-
1.         Short title and Commencement.— (1) This Act may be called the University of Science and Technology Bannu Act, 2005.
(2)       It shall come into force at once.
2.         Definitions.— In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,--
(a)        "Academic Council" means the Academic Council of the University;                     
(b)        “Affiliated colleges” or “affiliated institutions” mean educational colleges or institutions affiliated to the University but not maintained or administered by it;
(c)        "Authority" means any of the Authorities of the University specified in section 21;
(d)       “College” means a constituent college or an affiliated college;
(e)        “Chairperson” means head of a Teaching Department;
 (f)       “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University;
[(fa)    “Commission” means the Higher Education Commission set up by the Higher Education Commission Ordinance, 2002 (LIII of 2002);]
(g)        “Constituent colleges” or “constituent institution” mean colleges or institutions maintained and administered by the University;
(h)        “Dean” means the Dean of a Faculty;
[(ha) “Department” means a teaching department maintained and administered, or recognized by the University in the manner prescribed;
(hb)    “Director” means the head of an institute established as a constituent institution by the University by Statutes or Regulations in terms of the powers delegated by this Act;]
[(i)       “Faculty” means an administrative and academic unit of the University consisting of one or more Departments, as prescribed;]
(j)         “Government” means the Government of the North-West Frontier Province;
(k)        “Officer” means an Officer of the University specified in this Act;
 (l)        “Act” means the University of Science and Technology Bannu Act, 2005;
[(m)     “prescribed” means prescribed by Statutes Regulations or Rules made under this Act;]
[“(ma)  “Pro-Chancellor” means Pro-Chancellor of the University;]
(n)        “Professor Emeritus” and “Honorary Professor” means a retired
Professor working in a Faculty in the capacity of an Emeritus or
Honorary Professor;
(o)        “Principal” means the head of a college;
(p)        “Regulations”, "Rules" and "Statutes" mean respectively the Regulations, Rules and Statutes made [………]made under this Act;
[(pa)   “Representation Committee” means a Representation Committee constituted under section 25A;
(pb)   “Review Panel” means the Review Panel set up by the Chancellor in accordance with the provisions contained in clause (a) of sub-section (6) of section 9;
(pc) “Search Committee" means the Search Committee set up by the Chancellor under sub-section (2) of section 12;]
(q)        "Syndicate" means the Syndicate of the University;
(r)        "Schedule" means a Schedule to this .Act;
[(ra)     “Senate” means the Senate of the University.]
(s)        "Teachers" includes Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Lecturers and research staff engaged whole time by the University for teaching degree, honours or post-graduate classes, and such other persons as may be declared to be Teachers by the Regulations;
(t)        "Teaching Department" means a constituent Institute, College or Department, where teaching or research is being undertaken;
(u)        "University" means the University of Science and Technology Bannu established at            Bannu under   this Act; and
(v)        "Vice Chancellor" means the Vice Chancellor of the University.
3.         Establishment and incorporation ofthe University.—(1)     There shall be established a University to be called the University of Science and Technology, Bannu at
Bannu.
(2)        The University shall consist of-
(i)         the Chancellor, [Pro-Chancellor,] the Vice Chancellor, [the members of the Senate,] the Deans, the Principals of the constituent colleges, the Directors of Institutes, the Chairperson of Teaching Departments, the Registrar, the Controller of Examination, the Teachers and students of the University, the Librarian, the Auditor and such other officers as may be prescribed; and
(ii)        the members of the Syndicate, the Academic Council, the Board of
Faculties, constituent colleges and constituent institutions of the University and other Authorities of the University.
["(3)     The University shall be a body corporate by the name of University of Science and Technology Bannu having perpetual succession and a common seal and may, by the said name, sue and be sued.]
[(4)      The University shall be competent to acquire and hold property, both movable and immovable, and to lease, sell or otherwise transfer any movable or immovable property which may have become vested in or been acquired by it.
(5)        Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the University shall have academic, financial and administrative autonomy, including the powers to employ officers, teachers and other employees on such terms as may be prescribed, subject to the terms of this Act and the Higher Education Commission Ordinance, 2002 (LIII of 2002). In particular, and without prejudice to the authority granted to the Commission by the law, Government or an authority or auditor appointed by Government shall have no power to question the policy underlying the allocation of resources approved by the Senate in the annual budget of the University.]
4.         Territorial Jurisdiction of the University.—The University shall exercise the powers conferred on it by or under this Act within the territorial limits of the defunct Bannu Division and in respect of the institutions over which it has jurisdiction in accordance with law.

1. University open to all.— [(1)]The University shall be open to persons of either sex of whatever religion, race, creed, colour or domicile who are academically qualified for admission to the courses of study offered by tire University, and no such person shall be denied the privileges of the University on the ground only of sex, religion, creed, caste, race, class, colour or domicile.

[(2)      An increase in any fee or charge that is in excess of ten per cent per annum on an annualized basis from the last such increase may not be made except in special circumstances, and only with the approval of the Chancellor.
(3)        The University shall institute financial aid programmes for students in need on merit basis, to the extent considered feasible by the Senate subject to the resources available.]
[6.        Powers of the University.—The University shall have the following powers, namely:

1. to provide for education and scholarship in such branches of knowledge as it may deem fit, and to make provision for research, service to society and for the application, advancement and dissemination of knowledge in such manner as it may determine;
2. to prescribe courses of studies to be conducted by it and the colleges;
3. to hold examinations and to award and confer degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions to and on persons who have been admitted to and have passed its examinations under prescribed conditions;

(iv)       to prescribe the terms and conditions of employment of the officers, teachers and other employees of the University and to lay down terms and conditions that may be different from those applicable to government servants in general;

1. to engage, where necessary, persons on contracts of specified duration and to specify the terms of each engagement;
2. to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions on approved persons in the manner prescribed;
3. to provide for such instruction for persons not being students of the University as it may prescribe, and to grant certificates and diplomas to such persons;
4. to institute programmes for the exchange of students and teachers between the University and other universities, educational institutions and research organizations, inside as well as outside Pakistan;

(ix)       to provide career counselling and job search services to students and alumni;
(x)        to maintain linkages with alumni;
(xi)       to develop and implement fund-raising plans;
(xii)      to provide and support the academic development of the faculty of the University;
(xiii)     to confer degrees on persons who have carried on independent research under prescribed conditions;
(xiv)     to affiliate and disaffiliate educational institutions under prescribed conditions;
(xv)      to inspect colleges and other educational institutions affiliated or seeking affiliation with it;
(xvi)     to accept the examinations passed and the period of study spent by students of the University at other universities and places of learning equivalent to such examinations and period of study in the University, as it may prescribe, and to withdraw such acceptance;
(xvii)    to co-operate with other universities, public authorities or private organizations, inside as well as outside Pakistan, in such manner and for such purposes as it may prescribe;
(xviii)   to institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships and Lectureships and any other posts and to appoint persons thereto;
(xix)     to create posts for research, extension, administration and other related purposes and to appoint persons thereto;
(xx)      to recognize selected members of the teaching staff of affiliated colleges or educational institutions admitted to the privileges of the University or such other persons as it may deem fit, as University teachers;
(xxi)     to institute and award financial assistance to students in need, fellowships, scholarships, bursaries, medals and prizes under prescribed conditions;
(xxii)    to establish teaching departments, schools, colleges, faculties, institutes, museums and other centers of learning for the development of teaching and research and to make such arrangements for their maintenance, management and administration as it may prescribe;
(xxiii)   to provide for the residence of the students of the University and the colleges, to institute and maintain halls of residence and to approve or license hostels and lodging;
(xxiv)   to maintain order, discipline and security on the campuses of the University and the colleges;
(xxv)    to promote the extra curricular and recreational activities of such students, and to make arrangements for promoting their health and general welfare;
(xxvi)   to demand and receive such fees and other charges as it may determine;
(xxvii)  to make provision for research, advisory or consultancy services and with these objects to enter into arrangements with other institutions, public or private bodies, commercial and industrial enterprises under prescribed conditions;
(xxviii) to enter into, carry out, vary or cancel contracts;
(xxix)   to receive and manage property transferred and grants, contributions made to the University and to invest any fund representing such property, grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, endowments or contributions in such manner as it may deem fit;
(xxx)    to provide for the printing and publication of research and other works; and
(xxxi)   to do all such other acts and things, whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or not, as may be requisite or expedient in order to further the objectives of the University as a place of education learning, and research.]
7.         Teaching and examinations.— (1) All recognized teaching in various courses in the University and affiliated colleges and affiliated institutions shall be conducted in the prescribed manner and it include lecture and tutorials, discussions, seminars, demonstrations as well as practical work in laboratories and workshops and other methods of instructions including, but not limited to voices, graphics, text, dynamic, content, and data structures of all types whether they are in electronic, visual, auditory, optical or any other form.
(2)        The teaching in any prescribed course in the University, constituent colleges or constituent institutions and affiliated colleges or affiliated institutions shall be organized by such Authority as may be prescribed.
(3)        The courses and curricula for teaching in the University and affiliated colleges or affiliated institutions shall be such as may be prescribed.

1. A discipline to be called “Islamic and Pakistan Studies” shall be offered, as a compulsory subject at the Bachelor's level, in the University and affiliated colleges and affiliated institutions provided that non-Muslims students may opt for Ethics and Pakistan Studies”.
2. The University may associate external   examiners for conduct of examinations as and when necessary.

[(6)      The degree, diploma or certificate at the University shall only be granted to a student after he has fulfilled the prescribed requirements for the said degree, diploma or certificate.]
[8.        Officers of the University.—The following shall be the Officers of the University, namely:
(i)         the Chancellor;
(ii)        the Pro-Chancellor;
(iii)       the Vice Chancellor;
(iv)       the Deans;
(v)        the Directors;
(vi)       the Principals of the constituent colleges;
(vii)      the Chairpersons of Teaching Departments;
(viii)     the Registrar;
(ix)       the Treasurer;
(x)        the Controller of Examinations;
(xi)       the Librarian; and
(xii)      such other persons as may be prescribed by the Statutes or Regulations to be the principal officers of the University.]
[9. Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor.—(1) The Governor of the North-West Frontier Province shall be the Chancellor of the University and the Chairperson of the Senate.

1. The Chancellor shall, when present, preside at the meetings of the Senate and the Convocation of the University.
2. The Minister for Education, Government of the North-West Frontier Province, shall be the Pro-Chancellor of the University and shall aid and advise the Chancellor in such manner as may be required by the Chancellor. The Pro-Chancellor shall, in the absence of the Chancellor, preside at the Convocation of the University.
3. The members of the Senate as well as the Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor from amongst the persons recommended by the Representation Committee set up for this purpose or the Search Committee established in accordance with this Act and the Statutes, as the case may be.
4. Every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to confirmation by the Chancellor.
5. If the Chancellor is satisfied that a serious irregularity or mismanagement with respect to the affairs of the University has occurred, he may,-
6. as regards proceedings and decisions of the Senate, direct that specific decisions be reconsidered and appropriate action taken within one month of the directive having been issued:

Provided that if the Chancellor is satisfied that either no reconsideration has been carried out or that the reconsideration has failed to address the concern expressed, he may, after calling upon the Senate to show cause in writing, appoint a five member Review Panel to examine and report to the Chancellor on the functioning of the Senate. The report of the Review Panel shall be submitted within such time as may be prescribed by the Chancellor. The Review Panel shall be drawn from persons of eminence in academics and in the fields of law, accountancy and administration; and
(b)        as regards proceedings of any Authority or with respect to matters within the competence of any Authority other than the Senate, direct the Senate to exercise powers under section 25;
(7)        The Chancellor shall have the powers to assent to such Statutes as are required to be submitted to him by the Senate or withhold assent or refer them back for reconsideration.".
9.         Insertion of new section 9A to N.-W.F.P. Act No. XIII of 2005.—In the said Act, after section 9, the following new section shall be inserted, namely:
"9A. Removal from the Senate.— (1) The Chancellor may, upon the recommendation of the Review Panel, remove any person from the membership of the Senate on the ground that such person-

1. has become of unsound mind; or
2. has become incapacitated to function as member of the Senate; or
3. has been convicted by a court of law for an offence involving moral turpitude; or
4. has absented himself from two consecutive meetings without just cause; or

has been guilty of misconduct, including use of position for personal advantage of any kind, or gross inefficiency in the

1. performance of functions.

(2)        The Chancellor shall remove any person from the membership of the Senate on a resolution calling for the removal of such person supported by at least three-fourth of the membership of the Senate:
Provided that before passing such resolution the Senate shall provide the member concerned a fair hearing."

1. [Omitted]

"11. Vice Chancellor.—(1) There shall be a Vice-Chancellor of the University who shall be an eminent academic or a distinguished administrator and shall be appointed oh such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.

1. The Vice-Chancellor shall be the chief executive officer of the University responsible for all administrative and academic functions of the University and for ensuring that the provisions of this Act, Statutes, Regulations and Rules are faithfully observed in order to promote the general efficiency and good order of the University. The Vice-Chancellor shall have all powers  prescribed for this purpose, including administrative control over the officers, teachers and other employees of the University.
2. The Vice Chancellor shall, if present, be entitled to attend any meeting of any Authority or body of the University.
3. The Vice Chancellor may, in an emergency that in his opinion requires immediate action ordinarily not in the competence of the Vice-Chancellor, take such action and forward, within seventy-two hours, a report of the action taken to the members of the Emergency Committee of the Senate, to be set up by Statute. The Emergency Committee may direct such further action as is considered appropriate.
4. The Vice- Chancellor shall also have the powers to:
5. direct teachers, officers and other employees of the University to take up such assignments in connection with examination, administration and such other activities in the University as he may consider necessary for the purposes of the University;
6. sanction by re-appropriation an amount not exceeding an amount prescribed by the Senate for an unforeseen item not provided for in the budget and report it to the Senate at the next meeting;
7. create and fill temporary posts for a period not exceeding one year;
8. make appointments of such categories of employees of the University and in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes;
9. suspend, punish and remove, in accordance with prescribed procedure, from service officers, teachers and other employees of the University, except those appointed by or with the approval of the Senate;
10. delegate, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, any of his powers under this Act to an officer or officers of the University; and
11. to exercise and perform such other powers and functions as may be prescribed.
12. The Vice- Chancellor shall preside at the convocation of the University in the absence of the Chancellor and the Pro-Chancellor.

(7)        The Vice- Chancellor shall present an annual report before the Senate within three months of the close of the academic year. The annual report shall present such information as regards the academic year under review as may be prescribed, including disclosure of the relevant facts pertaining to:

1. academics;
2. research;
3. administration; and
4. finances.

(8)        The Vice-Chancellor's annual report shall be made available, prior to its presentation before the Senate, to all officers and University teachers and shall be published in such numbers as are required to ensure its wide circulation.".
"12.     Appointment and removal of the Vice-Chancellor.—(1) The Vice- Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor from a panel of three candidates proposed by the Senate on the recommendation of the Search Committee.
(2)        A Search Committee for the recommendation of persons suitable for appointment as Vice-Chancellor shall be constituted by the Chancellor on the date and in the manner prescribed by the Statutes and shall consist of-
(a)        two eminent members of the Society, of whom one shall be appointed as Convener;
(b)        two members of the Senate;

1. one academic of eminence not employed by the University;
2. the Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department;  and
3. two distinguished teachers of the University.
4. The members mentioned at clauses (a), (b) and (c) of sub­-section (2) shall be nominated by the Chancellor while the two distinguished teachers mentioned at clause (e) ibid shall be selected by the Senate through a process to be prescribed by it that provides for recommendation of suitable names by the University teachers in general.
5. The Search Committee shall remain in existence till such time as a new Vice-Chancellor is appointed by the Chancellor.

(5)        The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed for a renewable tenure of four years on terms and conditions prescribed by Statutes. The tenure of an incumbent Vice-Chancellor shall be renewed by the Chancellor on receipt of a resolution of the Senate in support of such renewal:
Provided that the Chancellor may call upon the Senate to reconsider such resolution once.

1. The Senate may, pursuant to a resolution in this behalf passed by three-fourth of its membership, recommend to the Chancellor the removal of the Vice- Chancellor on the ground of inefficiency, moral turpitude or physical or mental incapacity or gross misconduct, including misuse of position for personal advantage of any kind.
2. Where the Chancellor is of the view that the Vice Chancellor should be removed, he may make a reference to the Senate stating the instances of inefficiency, moral turpitude or physical or mental incapacity or gross misconduct on the part of the Vice-Chancellor that have come to his notice. After consideration of the reference the Senate may, pursuant to a resolution in this behalf passed by two-third of its membership, recommend to the Chancellor the removal of the Vice- Chancellor:

Provided that prior to a resolution for the removal of the Vice-Chancellor being voted upon, the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity of being heard.

1. A resolution recommending the removal of the Vice-Chancellor shall be submitted to the Chancellor forthwith. The Chancellor may accept the recommendation and order removal of the Vice-Chancellor or return the recommendation to the Senate for reconsideration.
2. At any time when the office of the Vice-Chancellor is vacant, or the Vice- Chancellor is absent or is unable to perform the functions of his office due to illness or some other cause, the Chancellor may appoint the senior most officer of the University to officiate as Vice Chancellor.".

"13.     Registrar.—(1) There shall be a Registrar of the University to be appointed by the Senate on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor, on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.

1. The experience as well as the professional and academic qualifications necessary for appointment to the post of the Registrar shall be such as may be prescribed.
2. The Registrar shall be full-time officer of the University and shall-
3. be the administrative head of the administration branch of the University and be responsible for the provision of secretariat support to the Authorities of the University;
4. be the custodian of the common seal and the academic records of the University;
5. maintain a register of registered graduates in the prescribed manner.
6. supervise the process of election, appointment or nomination of members to the various authorities and other bodies in the prescribed manner;
7. conduct elections of members to the various Authorities in the prescribed manner;
8. be the Secretary of the Senate, the Syndicate, the Academic Council, Advanced Studies and Research Board, the Selection Board and such other committees/bodies as may be prescribed; and
9. perform such other duties as may be specified by the Vice-Chancellor and other Authorities from time to time.
10. The term of office of the Registrar shall be a renewable period of three years:

Provided that the Senate may, on the advice of the Vice-Chancellor, terminate the appointment of the Registrar on grounds of inefficiency or misconduct in accordance with prescribed procedure.".
"14.      Treasurer.—(1) There shall be a Treasurer of the University to be appointed by the Senate on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor, on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.

1. The experience and the professional and academic qualifications necessary for appointment to the post of the Treasurer shall be such as may be prescribed.
2. The Treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of the University and shall-
3. manage the assets, liabilities, receipts, expenditures, funds and investments of the University;
4. prepare the annual and revise budget estimates of the University and present them to the Syndicate or a committee thereof for approval and incorporation in the budget to be presented to the Senate;
5. ensure that the funds of the University are expended on the purposes for which they are provided;
6. have the accounts of the University audited annually so as to be available for submission to the Senate within six months of the close of the financial year; and
7. perform such other duties as may be prescribed.

(4)        The term of office of the Treasurer shall be of three years and may be renewed from time to time:
Provided that the Senate may, on the advice of the Vice-Chancellor, terminate the appointment of the Treasurer on grounds of inefficiency or misconduct in accordance with prescribed procedure.".
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"18. Controller of Examinations.—(1) There shall be a Controller of Examinations to be appointed by the Senate on the recommendation, of the Vice-Chancellor, on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed:
Provided that till such time as the Senate under this Act is fully constituted, the appointment shall be made by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor.
(2)        The minimum qualifications necessary for appointment to the post of the Controller of Examinations shall be such as may be prescribed.

1. The Controller of Examinations shall be a full-time officer of the University and shall be responsible for all matters connected with the conduct of examinations and perform such other duties as may be prescribed.
2. The term of office of the Controller of Examinations shall be three years and may be renewed from time to time:

Provided that the Senate may, on the advice of the Vice Chancellor, terminate the appointment of the Controller of Examinations on grounds of inefficiency or misconduct in accordance with prescribed procedure.".
19.       Auditor.— (1) There shall be an internal auditor of the University to be appointed by the [Senate] on such terms and conditions as may be determined by it.
            (2)        The internal auditor shall be responsible for pre-auditing of all bills and documents for all payments to be made by the University.
20. Other officers.—Subject to the provisions of this Act, the terms and conditions of service and the powers and duties of other officers of'he University shall be such as may be prescribed.
[21.      Authorities.—(1) The following shall be the Authorities of the University, namely:
(a)        Authorities established by the Act
(i)       the Senate;
(ii)      the Syndicate; and
(iii)     the Academic Council;
(b)        Authorities to be established by the Statutes
(i)         Graduate and Research Management Council;
(ii)        Recruitment, Development, Evaluation and Promotion Committees for teachers and other staff whether at the level of the department, the Faculty or the University;
(iii)       Career Placement and Internship Committee of each Faculty;
(iv)       Search Committee for the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.
(v)        the Representation Committees for the purposes of section 25 A;
(vi)       Faculty Council;
(vii)      Departmental Council;
(viii)     the committees or sub-committees set up under sub-section (2); and
(ix)       such other Authorities as may be prescribed.
(2)        The Senate, the Syndicate and the Academic Council may set up such other committees or sub-committees, by whatever name described, as are considered desirable and appropriate through Statutes or Regulations.".
"21 A. Senate.—(1) The body responsible  for the governance  of the University shall be described as the Senate and shall consist of-

1. the Chancellor, who shall be the Chairperson of the
   Senate;
2. Vice-Chancellor;
3. Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, or his nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary;
4. Secretary to Government, Finance Department, or his nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary;

(c)        Secretary to Government, Establishment Department, or his nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary;
(f)        four persons from society at large being persons of distinction in the fields of administration, management, education, academics, law, accountancy, medicine, fine arts, architecture, agriculture, science, technology and engineering, with a view to reflecting a balance across the various fields:
Provided that the special focus or affiliation of the University, to be declared in the manner prescribed, may be reflected in the number of persons of distinction in an area of expertise relevant to the University who are appointed to the Senate;
(g)        one person from amongst the alumni of the University;
(h)        two persons from the academic community of the Province of the North-West Frontier or the country, other than an employee of the University, at the level of professor or principal of a college;
(i)         five University Teachers; and
(j)         one person nominated by the Commission.

1. The numbers of the members of the Senate described against clauses (h), (i) and (k) of sub-section (1) may be increased by the Senate through Statutes subject to condition that the total membership of the Senate does not exceed twenty one, and the increase is balanced, to the extent possible, across the different categories specified in sub-section (1).
2. All   appointments to the Senate shall be made by the Chancellor. Appointments of persons described in clauses (h) and (i) of sub-section (1) shall be made from amongst a panel of three names for each vacancy recommended by the Representation Committee set up in terms, of section 25A and in accordance with the procedure as may be prescribed:

Provided that effort shall be made, without compromising on quality or qualification, to give fair representation to women on the Senate:
Provided further that as regards the University Teachers described in clause (j) of sub-section (1), the Senate shall prescribe a procedure for appointment on the basis of elections that provide for voting by (he various categories of University Teachers:
Provided also that the Senate may alternatively prescribe that appointment of University Teachers to the Senate shall also be in the manner provided by this sub-section for the persons described in clauses (h) and (i) of sub-section (1).
(4)        Members of the Senate, other than ex-officio members, shall hold office for three years. One-third of the members, other than ex-officio members, of the first restructured Senate, to be determined by lot, shall retire from office on the expiration of one year from the date of appointment by the Chancellor. One-half of the remaining members, other than ex-officio members, of the first restructured Senate, to be determined by lot, shall retire from office on the expiration of two years from the date of appointment and the remaining one-half, other than ex-officio members, shall retire from office on the expiration of the third year:
Provided that no person, other than an ex-officio member, may serve on the Senate for more than two consecutive terms:
Provided further that the University Teachers appointed to the Senate may not serve for two consecutive terms.

1. The Senate shall meet twice in a calendar year and the service on the Senate shall be on honorary basis. The members of the Senate may, however, be re-imbursed actual expenses, if any, incurred by them in connection with the affairs of the Senate in the manner prescribed. The Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Senate.
2. In the absence of the Chancellor meetings of the Senate shall be presided over by such member, not being an employee of the University or Government, as the Chancellor may, from time to time, nominate. The member so nominated shall be the Convener of the Senate.
3. Unless otherwise prescribed by this Act, all decisions of the Senate shall be taken on the basis of the opinion of a majority of the members present. In the event of the members being evenly divided on any matter, the person presiding over the meeting shall have a casting vote.
4. The quorum for a meeting of the Senate shall be two-third of its membership, a fraction being counted as one.

21B.    Powers and functions of the Senate.—(1) The Senate shall have the power of general supervision over the University and shall hold the Vice-Chancellor and the Authorities accountable for all the functions of the University. The Senate shall have all powers of the University not expressly vested in an Authority or officer by this Act and all other powers not expressly mentioned in this Act that arc necessary for the performance of its functions.
(2)        Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, the Senate shall have the powers to:

1. approve the proposed annual plan of works, the annual and revised budgets, the annual report and the annual statement of account;
2. hold, control and lay down policy for the administration of the property, funds and investments of the University, including the approval of the sale and purchase or acquisition of immovable property;
3. oversee the quality and relevance of the University's academic programmes and to review the academic affairs of the University in general;
4. approve the appointment of the Deans, Professors, Associate Professors and such other senior faculty and senior administrators as may be prescribed;
5. institute schemes, directions and guidelines for the terms and conditions of appointment of all officers, teachers and other employees of the University;
6. approve strategic plans;
7. approve financial resource development plans of the
8. consider the drafts of Statutes and Regulations proposed by the Syndicate and the Academic Council and deal with them in the manner as provided for in sections 28 and 29, as the case may be:

Provided that the Senate may frame a Statute or Regulation on its own initiative and approve it after calling for the advice of the Syndicate or the Academic Council, as the case may be;'

1. annul by order in writing the proceedings of any Authority or officer if the Senate is satisfied that such proceedings are not in accordance with the provisions of this Act, Statutes or Regulations after calling upon such Authority or officer to show cause why such proceedings should not be annulled;
2. recommend to the Chancellor removal of any member of the Senate in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
3. make appointment of members of the Syndicate, other then ex-officio members, in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
4. make appointment of members of the Academic Council, other than ex-officio members, in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
5. appoint Emeritus. Professors on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed;
6. remove any person from the membership of any Authority if such person:

(i)         has become of unsound mind; or
(ii)        has become incapacitated to function as member of such Authority; or
(iii)       has been convicted by a court of law for an offence involving moral turpitude; and

1. determine the form, provide for the custody and regulate the use of the common seal of the University.

(3)        The Senate may, subject to the provisions of this Act delegate all or any of the powers and functions of any Authority, officer or employee of the University at its main campus, to any Authority, committee, officer or employee at its additional campus, if any, for the purpose of exercising such powers and performing such functions in relation to such additional campus, and for this purpose the Senate may create new posts or positions at the additional campus.
21C.    Visitations.— (1) The Senate may, in accordance with the terms and procedures as may be prescribed, cause an inspection to be made in respect of any matter connected with the University.
(2)        The Chancellor may also cause an inspection or inquiry to be made in respect of any matter directly or indirectly concerned with the University and, from time to time, may appoint such expert or experts in the manner prescribed, for purposes of carrying out the inspection of various matters connected with the University.
(3)        The Chancellor shall communicate to the Senate his views with regards to the results of such inspection or inquiry and shall, after ascertaining the views thereon of the Senate, advise the Senate on the action to be taken.
(4)        The Senate shall communicate to the Chancellor such action, if any, as has been taken or may propose action to be taken upon the results of the inspection or inquiry.".
22.       Syndicate.---[(1)         The Syndicate shall consist of-
(a)        the Vice Chancellor, who shall be its Chairperson;
(b)        one member of the Provincial Assembly nominated by the Speaker of the Assembly;
(c)        the Deans of the Faculties of the University;
(d)       two principals (one each from public and private sectors) of affiliated colleges to be nominated by the Chancellor from a penal recommended by the Higher Education Department of Government;
(e)        one Professor, one Associate Professor, one Assistant Professor and one Lecturer of the University, who are not members of the  Senate, to be elected by the University Teachers in accordance with the procedure to be prescribed by the Senate;
(f)        principals of the constituent colleges;
(g)        three persons of eminence to be nominated by the Chancellor;
(h)        the Registrar;
(i)         the Treasurer; and
(j)         the Controller of Examinations;]
(2)        The members of the Syndicate, other than the ex-officio members, shall hold office for two years.

1. The quorum for a meeting of the Syndicate shall be [two-third] of the total member of its members, a fraction being counted as one.
2. The Syndicate shall meet at least once in each quarter of a year.

[23. Powers and duties of the Syndicate.—(1) The Syndicate shall be the executive body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and Statutes, exercise general supervision over the affairs and management of the University.
(2)        Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers and subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and direction of the Senate, the Syndicate shall have the powers to:

1. consider the annual report, the annual and revised budget estimates and to submit these to the Senate;
2. transfer and accept transfer of movable property on behalf of the University;
3. enter into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the University;
4. cause proper books of account to be kept for all sums of money received and expended by the University and for the assets and liabilities of the University;
5. invest any money belonging to the University including any unapplied income in any of the securities described in section 20 of the Trusts Act, 1882 (Act II of 1882), or in the purchase of immovable property or in such other manner, as it may prescribe, with the like power of varying such investments;
6. receive and manage any property transferred, and grants, bequests, trust, gifts, donations, endowments, and other contributions made, to the University;
7. administer any funds placed at the disposal of the University for specified purposes;

(h)        provide the buildings, libraries, premises, furniture, apparatus, equipment and other means required for carrying out the affairs of the University;
(i)         establish and maintain halls of residence and hostels or approve or license hostels or lodgings for the residence of students;
(j)         recommend to the Senate affiliation or disaffiliation of colleges;
(k)        arrange for the inspection of colleges and the Departments;
(l)         institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships, Lecturerships, and other teaching posts or to suspend or abolish such posts;
(m)       create, suspend or abolish such administrative or other posts as may be necessary;
(n)        prescribe the duties of officers, teachers and other employees of the University;
(o)        report to the Senate on matters with respect to which it has been asked to report;
(p)        appoint members to various Authorities in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
(q)        propose drafts of Statutes for submission to the Senate;
(r)        regulate the conduct and discipline of the students of the University;
(s)        take actions necessary for the good administration of the University in general and to this end exercise such powers as are necessary;
(t)        delegate any of its powers to any Authority or officer or a committee; and
(u)       perform such other functions as have been assigned to it by the provisions of this Act or the Statutes made thereunder.]
[24.    Academic Council.—(1) There shall be an Academic Council of the University consisting of the following:

1. the Vice Chancellor who shall be its Chairperson;
2. the Deans of Faculties and such Heads of Departments as may be prescribed;
3. the Directors of Advance Studies, Research and Technological Development;
4. five members representing the Departments, institutes and constituent colleges to be elected in the manner prescribed by the Senate;
5. two Principals of affiliated colleges, one each from public and private affiliated colleges;
6. five Professors including Emeritus Professors;

(g)        the Registrar;
(h)        the Controller of Examinations; and
(i)         the Librarian.
(2)        The Senate shall appoint the members of the Academic Council, other than the ex-officio and the elected members, on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor:
Provided that as regards the five professors and the member representing the Departments, institutes and the constituent colleges, the Senate may, as an alternative to elections, prescribe a procedure for proposal of a panel of names by the Representation Committee set up in terms of section 25A. Appointment of persons proposed by the Representation Committee may be made by the Senate on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor.

1. Members of the Academic Council shall hold office for three years.
2. The Academic Council shall meet at least once in six months.
3. The quorum for meetings of the Academic Council shall be two-thirds of the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one.]

[25.      Powers and duties of the Academic Council.—(1) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, have the power to lay down proper standards of instruction, research and examinations and to regulate and promote the academic life of the University and the colleges.
(2)        Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, and subject to the previsions of this Act and the Statutes, t he Academic Council shall have the powers to-

1. approve the policies and procedures pertaining to the quality of academic programmes;
2. approve academic programmes;
3. approve the policies and procedures pertaining to student   related functions including admissions, expulsions, punishments, examinations and certification;
4. approve the policies and procedures assuring quality of teaching and research;

(e)        recommend the policies and procedures for affiliation of other educational institutions;

1. propose to the Syndicate schemes for the constitution and organization of Faculties, Teaching Departments and Boards of Studies;
2. appoint paper setters and examiners for all examinations of the University after receiving panels of names from the relevant authorities;

(h) institute programmes for the continued professional development of University Teachers at all levels;
(i)         recognize the examinations of other universities or examining bodies as equivalent to the corresponding examinations of the University;
(j)         regulate the award of studentships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and prizes;
(k)        propose, from to time, Regulations to the Senate on the recommendations of the Board of Faculties and the Board of Studies, prescribing the courses of studies, the syllabi and examinations:
Provided that if the recommendations of the Board of a Faculty or Board of Studies are not received by the prescribed date, the Academic Council may, subject to the approval of the Senate, permit the existing Regulations to continue for the following year;
(l)         prepare an annual report on the academic performance of the University; and
(m)       perform such functions as may be prescribed by Regulations.]
[25A.   Representation Committee.— (1) There shall be a Representation Committee constituted by the Senate through Statute for recommendation of persons for appointment to the Senate, in accordance with the provisions of section 21 A.

1. There shall also be a Representation Committee constituted by the Senate through Statute for the recommendation of persons for appointment to the Syndicate and the Academic Council in accordance with the provisions of section 22 and 24.
2. Members of the Representation Committee for the purposes of sub-section (1) shall consist of the following:-

(a)        three members of the Senate who are not University Teachers;

1. two persons nominated by the University Teachers from amongst themselves in the manner prescribed;
2. one person from the academic community, not employed by the University, at the level of professor or college principal to be nominated by the University Teachers in the manner prescribed; and
3. one eminent citizen with experience in administration, philanthropy, development work, law or accountancy to be nominated by the Senate.

(4)        Members of the Representation Committee for the purpose of sub-section (2) shall consist of the following:

1. two members of the Senate who are not University Teachers;
2. three persons nominated by the University Teachers from amongst themselves in the manner prescribed;
3. The tenure of the Representation Committees shall be three years; provided that no member shall serve for more than two consecutive terms.
4. The working procedures of the Representation Committees shall be such as may be prescribed.
5. There may also be such other Representation Committees set up by any of the other Authorities of the University as are considered appropriate for recommending persons for appointment to the various Authorities and other bodies of the University.".

26.       Constitution, function and powers of other Authorities.—The constitution, functions and powers of the Authorities for which no specific provisions, or insufficient provisions, have been made in this Act shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
“27.     Appointment of Committees by certain Authorities.—(1) The Senate, the Syndicate, the Academic Council and other Authorities may, from time to time, appoint such standing, special or advisory committees, as they may deem fit, and may place on such committee persons who are not members of the Authorities appointing the Committees.
(2)        The constitution, functions and powers of the Authorities for which no specific provision has been-made in this Act shall be such as may be prescribed by Statutes or Regulations.”.
[28.      Statutes.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, Statutes may be made to regulate or prescribe all or any of the following matters, namely:-

1. the contents of and the manner in which the annual report to be presented by the Vice-Chancellor before the Senate shall be prepared;
2. the University fees and other charges;
3. the constitution of any pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund for University employees;
4. the scales of pay and other terms and conditions of service of officers,  teachers and other  University employees;
5. the maintenance of the register of registered graduates;
6. affiliation and disaffiliation of educational institutions and related matters;
7. admission of educational institutions to the privileges of the University and the withdrawal of such privileges;

(h)      the establishment of Faculties, Departments, institutes, colleges and other academic divisions;
(i)       the powers and duties of officers and teachers;
(j)       conditions under which the University may enter into arrangements with other institutions or with public bodies for purposes of research and advisory services;
(k)      conditions for appointment of Emeritus Professors and award of honorary degrees;
(l)       efficiency and discipline of University employees;
(m)     the constitution and procedure to be followed by Representation Committees in carrying out functions in terms of this Act;
(n)      the constitution and procedure to be followed by the Search Committee for appointment of the Vice Chancellor;

(o)      constitution, functions and powers of the Authorities of the University; and
(p)      all other matters which by this Act are to be or may be prescribed or regulated by Statutes.
(2)        The draft of Statutes shall be proposed by the Syndicate to the Senate which may approve or pass with such modifications as the Senate may think fit or may refer back to the Syndicate, as the case may be, for reconsideration of the proposed draft:
Provided that Statutes concerning any of the matters mentioned in clauses (a) and (1) of sub-section (1) shall be initiated and approved by the Senate, after seeking the views of the Syndicate:
Provided further that the Senate may initiate a Statute with respect to any matter in its power or with respect to which a Statute may be framed in terms of this Act and approve such Statute after seeking the views of the Syndicate.]
[29.      Regulations.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statues, the Academic Council may make Regulations for all or any of the following matters, namely:

1. the courses of study for degrees, diplomas and certificates of the University;
2. the manner in which the teaching referred to in sub-section (1) of section 7 shall be organized and conducted;
3. the admission and expulsion of students to and from the University;
4. the conditions under which students shall be admitted to the courses and the examinations of the University and s hall become eligible for the award of degrees, diplomas and certificates;
5. the conduct of examinations;
6. conditions under which a person may carry on independent research to entitle him to a degree;
7. the institution of fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and prizes;

(h)        the use of the Library;
(i)         the formation of Faculties, Departments and Board of Studies; and
(j)         all other matters which by this Act or the Statutes made thereunder are to be or may be prescribed by Regulations.

1. Regulations shall be proposed by the Academic Council and shall be submitted to the Senate which may approve them or withhold approval or refer them back to the Academic Council for reconsideration. A Regulation proposed by the Academic Council shall not be effective unless it receives the approval of the Senate.
2. Regulations regarding or incidental to matters contained in sub-clauses (g) and (i) shall not be submitted to the Senate without the prior approval of the Syndicate.]

30.       Amendment and repeal of the Statutes and Regulations.---The procedure for adding to, amending or repealing of the Statutes and the  Regulations shall be the same as that prescribed respectively for framing or making of Statutes and Regulations,
[31.      Rules.—(1) The Authorities and the other bodies of the University may make rules, consistent with this Act, Statutes or the Regulations, to regulate any matter relating to the affairs of the University for which no detailed provisions have been provided in this Act or which is not required to be regulated by Statutes or Regulations, including rules to regulate the conduct of business and the time and place of meetings and related matters.
(2)        Rules shall become effective upon approval by the Syndicate.]
32.       Affiliation of educational institutions.--- (1)            An educational institution seeking affiliation to the University shall satisfy that-
(a)        the educational institution is under the management of Government or a regularly constituted governing body;
(b)        the financial resources of the educational institution are sufficient to ensure its continued maintenance and efficient working;
(c)        the strength and qualifications and the terms and conditions of service of the teaching and other staff of the educational institution are satisfactory for the purpose of teaching the prescribed courses;
(d)       the educational institution has framed proper rules governing the conduct and discipline of its employees;

1. the building of the educational institution is suitable and commodious for its requirements;
2. the educational institution has or can make a provision in the prescribed manner for the residence of students not residing with their parents or guardians, and their supervision and physical and general welfare;
3. the  educational institution has a provision for a library and adequate library services;
4. the   educational institution has properly equipped laboratories, museums and; other places of practical work required for courses of studies taught therein; and
5. the educational institution has or can make provisions for residence of its Head and other members of the teaching staff.

(2)        The application shall further contain an undertaking by educational institution that after it is affiliated, any changes in management or teaching staff shall forthwith be reported to the University and that the teaching staff shall possess such qualifications as are, or may be, prescribed.
(3)        The Syndicate shall after considering the recommendations of the Affiliation Committee, dispose of 'the application for affiliation in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed and may grant or refuse affiliation; provided that affiliation shall not be refused, unless the educational institution has been given an opportunity of making a representation against the proposed decision.
33.       Extension of affiliation.---When an affiliated college desires to add to the courses, of Studies in respect of which it is granted affiliation, the procedure prescribed for affiliation  of colleges shall as far as possible, be followed.
34        inspection, and reports.—(1) Every affiliated educational institution shall furnish such reports, returns and other information as the University may require to enable it to judge the efficiency of the educational institution.
(2)        The University may call upon any affiliated educational institution, to take, within a specified period, such action in respect of any matter mentioned in sub-section (1) as the University may deem fit.
35.       Disqualification.---(1) if an educational institution affiliated to the University has failed to fulfill any requirement of this Act or has failed to observe any of the conditions of affiliation or its affairs are conducted in a manner prejudicial to the interest of education, the Syndicate may, in the prescribed manner, and after considering any representation that the educational institution may wish to make, modify or withdraw all  or any of the privileges conferred on the educational institution.
(2) Where any educational institution has been refused affiliation or all or any of the privileges conferred on any educational institution by affiliation have been modified or withdrawn under sub-section (1), it may within prescribed period apply for review to the Syndicate against such refusal and the application shall be disposed of in such manner as may be prescribed.
36.       University Fund.— There shall be a Fund of the University to be called the University Fund to which shall be credited all money received by it from fees, donations., trusts, bequests, endowments, contributions, grants and other sources.
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' 37.    '' Recovery .of. tliifeerglfejlues.—-A'i dues of the University shall be recoverable as arrears of land revenue.

40.      Cojpmeiice!^    a member of a newly
constituted Authority is elected, appointed or nominated, his term of office, as fixed .under'this •
'•   Act, shall commence from such date as may be prescribed.

42. Disputes about membership of Authorities*—-fi) Notwithstanding anything
contained in this Act, a person nominated or elected to an Authority, shall cease to be member
of such Authority as soon as he ceases to hold the position by virtue of which he was elected
or nominated.  ,
(2) If a question arises whether any person is entitled to be member of any Authority, the matter shall be referred to a committee consisting of the Vice Chancellor, the Chairman of'Higher Education Commission or his nominee not below the rank of an Additional.'Secretary and a Dean who is a member of the Syndicate and the decision of the said committee shall be final.
43.- Proceedittgs^; of 'Authorities not invalidated by vacancies.—No .act, proceedings, resolution or decision of,any Authority shall be invalid by reason only of the existence of any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of the Authority.
44.       Tripartite •mffbiHty.---(1) Any Officer, Teacher or employee of the University, on the
recommendations of the Syndicate, under the advice of the Vic 3 Chancellor, may be directed
to serve in any position in the University, under Governrient or educational research
institution in the public interest; provided that the terms and conditions offered to him shall not
be less favourable than those admissible to him in the University and full benefit of his
previous service shall be allowed to him.
(2) Government may, in consultation with the Syndcate, place the services of an
, employee of Government or any other university or an educational or research institution at
the disposal of the University in. the public interest; provided that the terms and conditions
offered to him shall not be less favourable than those enjoyed by him immediately before his
services are placed at the disposal of the University and full benefit of his previous service
•shall be allowed to him.         •
45.       .   First statutes."—'Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Act, the
Statutes, set out in';the'Schedule-appended-to this. Act shall be deemed to be the/Statutes
framed under section 28 of this Act and shall continue to remain in force until amended or
'. repealed.    .',•'••     -.'•••.      •• ..     .•          '    •.     -    .'      •    '".;..
46.       Remoii^ajNoJMdffifficB^tijra.~--If any difficulty arises as to the first constitution or
reconstitution of any Authority after the commencement of this Act or otherwise in giving
effect to the provisions of this Act, the Chancellor may, on recommendations of the Vice-
. "Chancellor, give appropriate directions to remove such difficulty.
'47-      Repeal.— University of Science and Technology Baam Ordinance, 2005 (N.W.F.P. Ordinance No. Ill of 2005) is hereby repealed.

 

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:V .•'.";•.'    :;:••.'-'•.••   ,•''-; .-.STATUTES'-'   .••,••'•'• :'••;•"...'•'••••     .     •':-(.^'---..'.;••'•"•      •;        (See sections 28 and 45)       •        :       . ,     •
1-        Facilities.—The;'University shall include the following Faculties:         ...-••'.
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; •••..'•".'.         (i)         .. Faculty .of Science;    ;  '/    •           '• •••'/•'        ..   ;:..;   .:/. •.•'/.
(ii)        Faculty of Biological Sciences;           :.          .           ;
/•'-..    (iii)        Faculty of Information Technology;   ,
(iv)       Faculty of Management Sciences; and           •
:               (v)        such other Faculties as may be determined by Statutes.
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2.       Bggjrd,orFaculties.—(1) There shall be a Boa-d of each Faculty, which shall consist of:
-       '.•:•'• "... (i) :'-. theDean; ••         .''.'.•-.-   ':'.• "'• .'."'"•'•.
-           (ii)     the Professors and the Chairpersors of the Teaching Departments
;               •."'•      and Directors of Institutes;
(iii)    one Associate Professor* one Assistant Professor and one Lecturer .':'••    to be nominated by  rotation  in order of merit  from  each Department/Institute constituted in the Faculty; and
(iv)    three teachers to be nominated by the Academic Council by
reason of their specialized knov/ledge of the subjects which,
though not assigned to the Faculty, have in the opinion of the
>      Academic Council, important bearing on the subjects assigned to
•           ,       ••''.:•..  ;  -\ •'•. ;   the Faculty,      '        •     "•.'•/.'.'''         :    : •' . '.' •    •."•
(2)        The members mentioned at (iii) and (iv) of sub-clause (1) of this clause
shall hold office for two years.
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(3)        The quorum for a meeting of the Board cf a Faculty shall be one-half of
the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one.
.'•3. .   •  Powers and functions of the Board of Faculty.—The Board of" each Faculty'' , shall, subject to the general control of the Academic Council and the Syndicate., ••have
•           •'" the powers', to-'••   .  -,' ; ' ." ,   ' ...   ,     •   ..•';•     .        ....."'
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(i) co-ordinate the teaching, publication and research work in the subjects assigned to the Faculty;
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(ii) scrutinize the recommendation? of the Board of Studies comprised in the Faculty in regard to the appointment of paper setters and examiners, except for research examinations and to forward the panels of suitable paper settees and examiners for each examination to the Vice Chancellor;
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(iii)   consider any other academic matter relating to report thereon to
': •• . .-.'.      •'•''••:.. ..    the Academic Council; and . • • •      •   .    ; .        ' .';. y.v..' ... •:.'
''   .       .           .•          •         ' '       '    '           •           •-    '     . • '         ''„.'•'•'.-
(iy)     performi sxiph other functions as may be assigned to it.
4-       fif^n.-—(1) There shall be a Dean of eaeh Faculty, who shall be the Chairperson and Convener of the Board of Faculty.
(2) The Dean of §ach Faculty shai! be appointed by the Chancelior from
amongst the three senior most Professors in the Faculty for a period of two years and
shall-be eligible for re-apppintoent; provided that if no ProfessoT is available in a
Faculty, a Professor from some other Faculty may act as Dean till a Professor $f the
Faculty itself is appointed.      • • " ' .  •           •-. •',.•.
,       (3)      The Dean shall present candidates for admission to degrees, except honorary degrees, in the course falling within the purview of the Faculty.
•...•••      (4)      The Dean shall exercise such administrative and academic powers as may be delegated to him.
;5.     - Teaching Department/institute and Chairpegson/Birectoi%—(1) There snail .
be a Teaching Dep^artmenflnstkute for each subject or a group of subjects, as may be
prescribed by Regulations and each Teaching Department/Institute shall be headed by
a Chairperson/Director.           .
(2)      The Chairperson of a Teaching Department/Director of an institute shall
be appointed by the Syndicate on the recommendations of the Vice Chancellor from
amongst the three senior most Professors of the Department/Institute for a period of
two years and shall be eligible for re-appointment:    :
•.    "'   •-•'•'••'','-         •           -***   •            ',          *•         '           •   •   '
Provided that in  a Department/Institute where there are  less than three Professors, the appointment shall be made from amongst the three senior most
'Professors, and Associate Professors of'tlie Department/Institute::        _    '•• ,
"           '      •.'.••.".•••••'• »"•' ,      -   ••
•.••': / '••   Pi^vide'd'furtlier'.fhat -iri'a-Department/Institute in; wbidl;tfeere is no Professor or-''
•           ' Associate: Professor, no such, appointment .shall'be made 'kndifiie-Department/Institute
shall be looked after by; the Dean of the Faculty with the assistance of the senior most
.  teacher of .the;D:epartmen! /Institute..    .  .-  .        '           '.'v- "•'    '.'.••••-
' •. . •   '•  -(3)    ••The'.Chairperson of the Department/Director of "the Institute shall plan,
. organize and'supervise the Work .of .the Department/Institute and. shall be responsible to
'..• the-Dean Ibrthe-work:Of Ms •Departttient •/Institute.     .      .     •'         -   -.-.-.-
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6.'.    ••.Board of Studies.—(i.) There shall be a separate B©ar4' of Studies for .each ..
subject or group of subjects, as-may be prescribed by Regulations.       •''     ;
•   •      ; ' •       • ' " '• '•       '    •   ' '•• ••"•"   '  • •  '    ' •'
(2)       Each Board of Studies shall consist of:
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'.(i)      the Chairperson/Director of the Teaching Department/Institute;
(ii).'"   all   Professors   and   Associate   Professors   in   the   Teaching
•'     '.. "   '-•'•"..••• ..;'< '.Departments/ Institutes;     ••       .   " : :'•    •     .'•
(ii|) ' two experts to be appointed by the Vice Chancellor;
(iv)    three teachers, other than University teachers, to be appointed by
,           the Vice Chancellor from affiliated colleges/affiliated institutions;
•' ."''    '•    '•'• •   •:     :.   .and; ••'...•••' . • ' •" •    •;.   •       •.:            .   . ;       .'''•'.    •••
•.,.'.'  . • .: (y)-'    one" Assistant'Professor and one Lecturer'to,-be appointed', by' •     rotation in order of merit from the Department concerned:.-; -
Provided that in the ca»se of professional subjects which are taught in the
.affiliated colleges ;or affiliateo institutions only and not in the University, the Board of
•           Studies shalt-consist of-    ':;. '' '-.' •.'.•••    .'.'...• •,...   ;   , ;.•• .-'.    "      •    •' '   '.
(a)     the     Principals   of the   Colleges,   Directors'of. the Institutes, . Heads of the Institute concerned;
v   .    (b)     two   teachers   of % the   colleges,   10   be   appointed   by   the
•           •••.' • ': •'..,••••''''-,'    ..'"•     Syndicate; and -   ' : ;      •".   ••    -;.-"'- '   ".     •     ••   '
v          .           '    " . .  .           '      .    • ' •      '           '           ' •         . •_ • •        "    .
••'••'': ..•-• .       (c)     'two "experts "to be appointed by the. Vice Chancellor...' ••.'••   •'.-
.-.  • '.'•>"      • ''      .'•••".-...       .        '           •
•           .  v ;•'•'• ;''(3);   ..   The term of ..office; of members' of the'Board of Studies, other thai) ex-
offic^ members, shall be two years.      .         '           -
'• :. .      (4)     -The ,qubruM:.'fpr meetings of the Board; of'Stories'shall.fee,one-half .of •
members, aftaction beingeoimtedasone.   :'" •  :-: •'':'    • '    ';''"'/'.'     ';.•..;'/;'-; .-.'.•, •.
-           •'.'.''       .      •  '    •'',-'      ' *   •           '•.,'•.
(5)        THe'Chairperson''.of'the Teaching DepairtoientScoiicemed shall be the
'>   Chairperson .and Convener of the Board of Studies. Where, in respect of a subject there
is no University Teaching Department, Chairperson shall be appointed by the Vice
Chancellor.      , ...•
.'•'•••:• ..'....'.    •*'..-     •           -           '           .'    '      '           '.'•.•
(6)        The function of the Board of Studies shall be to-      - . •
(i)     advise  the  Authorities  on  all '.academic- matters  concerning ;       instructions,  publications, •research   and  examinations  in  the
".''' "•"'.• subjects concerned;         •    -'          -         .-••'••''.
(ii)    propose the curricula and syllabi for all degree, diploma and
'"'":'      • '    certificate courses in the subjects concerned;   -•'. '      •   .'         •
•     .      ''.:'   (iii)   suggest a panel of names of paper setters-"and --examiners .in..the '
subjects concerned; and          '•'..'
(iv)   to perform  such other functions  as may be prescribed by . Regulations.
''7.'       Advanced Studies and Research BoaML—41) The Advanced Studies and Research Board shall consist of:
(i)     the Vice Chancellor (Chairperson);    .   /•'
(ii)     the Deans of Faculties and Directors of Institutes;
(iii)   three University Professors other than Deans to••• be appointed by
•   .•••..'••.       the'Syndicate; •           ,           •'"-.••   .-•...-
.           . (iv)   Principals of constituent colleges; - ••.  .'         ''•••'
.. -:'    ,;'    .    (v)     three University teachers, having .''research qualifications and
experience to be appointed by the Academic Council; and
(vi)    three teachers from affiliated colleges/affiliated institutions having research qualifications to be appointed by the Academic CoijnciL
(2)v     The term of office of members of the Advanced Studies and Research Board, other than ex-officio members, shall be two years.

1. The quoitpl fpjr a. meeting of the Advanced Studies and Research Board
   shall be one-half of the total number of members, a fraction being counied as one.
2. The fipctions of the Advanced Studies and Research Board shall be to-

(i)      advise   the Authorities   en   all   matters   connected   with   the promotion of Advanced Studies and Research in the University;
. : ,   .'<;    "'.     / '"      •.       V            •        •     ''•'.'..-•...       •' .    .   •
''••'. • '•'•'. ' .•    (ii)     eoijsiffer and . report to   the Authorities on  "the   institution •of
';.'"••-.  ;•-,,•'•... .:•;.' •-'• . f!e§|^j^.4f^«s.i3^ieyiMyersity;. .. .      ..'"•••;.   -       ''•'•''.'
:':(ii|) ••.. jwppose Re^^           ' " : •
':..•;,'.;   (iy)   fjsppinf-.sup^ts^^
.           approve titles and synopses of their theses dissertations;
•           '   •'- ''  •           '           "
'.(y) ;.. Mcppi|ie|j4 P^nsls of names of examiners for evaluation of their
theses aod otiier research examinations; and
"*'."•..••   •   -.'       "   ''•         '           •           '"          •
(yi)    fMerfbrm such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes.
'    .      .           .           .           •    •     s~~-'-
•-••''     '           -           *•         -           .           :"          '      '        '   •
8..      Selection Board.--^(1) The Selection Board shall consist of-
'">''"     '   .        "          '"'   •     J
(1)      the Vice Chancellor (Chairperson);
-'"••-•   •       '   .           •           .           .           '           .''•••' \   :.'•'."•'"    ••     '         • "    '       .     •
; • •.      (ii);. - one Vice Chancellor of a university in ;public sector-to be  • appointed by the Chaitcellor;
•-..(iii) ' the~-Chainraan or a member of the ,'N.oitii-West Frotttier-Province .       '       ;    .,  Public S,ei*vice Commission as -his oominee;   -•
; .-•.?'  '     ' .(iv)' v 'the Efean of the Faculty concerned;    '   • •        ••''...'..•
•'..-..: '..•". ;(v)'.• the •Chairperson  of the. TeacMng    Departmeat/DIreetor of the.-
:• •   •    •:,'..    Institute  .'and;   '.Principal   -of    the     constituent     colleges
.",..-,. ''•..-. •..•''.'• coneemed;.and   '     '-'/"•   •.•        '..••;   ''  .   ....   .    :
,,...., "•.;. •  '-(vi) 'onememberpf the.. _'Syndicate and : two .other members to--be
•/';;, .-'. . •-  '••, :         -appointed' b'y/ the. Syndicate; .provided' that none of them is'.an-
.;..    .   - .   •     '.'•• -, employee of fee University.        •   . • .       .•      '       ••'.•.
-           -(2) . ' The members, other than ex-officio .members shall .hold office, for-two
years./  .    :   .   '.    ,..'• \ •      '.-          .   -i>;     .^     ..         '    "'        ."......-
•   '        '          .   •       *          '           '           ^          ' " i       "  '        •           '           •           .           -;
(3)        The   quorum of   Selection    Board    in   case    of   selection    of   a
Professor/Associate Professor and other teachers shall be four and three respectively.
In case of selection of'officers other than teachers, the'Selection Board shall consist
only of members mentioned at (i), (ii), (iii) and (vi) of sub-clause (1) of this clause and
the quorum shall be three.
(4)        No member whq is a candidate for the post to which appointment is to be
'.• made: -shall take -pa^iM-iife proceedings of ffie'Bdaid;."'". v  " •"'"'• y—r vy;; • y -' • -•••••;.., •'
(5)        In  selecting candidates for the posts of Professors and Associate
Professors,, the -Selection Board shall co-opt or consult three experts in the subject
concerned and in selecting candidates- for other teaching postss two experts in the
subject concerned, to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor from a standing list of
experts for each subject approved by the Syndicate on the recommendations of the
Selection Board and revised from time to time.
9.       Functions of the Selection Board.—(1) The Selection Board for teaching and
other pOu        :c4isMer the applications-received in response to an advertisement and
recommend to the Syndicate the names of suitable persons for appointment to teaching or other posts as the case may be, and may also recommend-
..'./.•'•   (i)    ..'the grant of a higher initial pay in suitable cases for reasons to be
. ".';'   '. .'• •.    •'     •   . ' recorded;    •' '"'•'•    '' :   •'-'••• / "• ':-•     • •';•. ;'r: -; •"• •'::-- •..." :. -    •
(ii)     the appointment- of an eminent qualified; person to a position in the University on terms and conditions other than those prescribed;
• ..'.'••••••: ',;•.• --.     and   '..   ". - ;_"•     ••     .     ,   .     •-. ' .•'.'""•   •.;•     ' .'•.;; :/"v
(Hi)    cases of   award of increments or cash award on the basis of
;;   .      ••-.:.•-''•'•.'     • research contribution as prescribed,   •   •;   '•" ;''•;',.•:•.'   ••
(2) In the event of unresolved difference of opinion between fhe' Selection
.Board and the. Syndicate;.the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decisidn
shall be final. '' '-.' ' . • '-'.•' '     •,'•' :.-- ..'•'.•.•'--'•..•> .•'•••;' •.-.'' '.'""
•        --'--..       ..''      •/"•'•        , :        .':         '.'•.-•-''•..'.'••.    '.•'• : •:.'••'        •'•''•'   "A  •"/   -
10,'  . Finance:and Flaniaiiig Committee.—-fl)• The Finance.'and-Planning Committee   '
shall consist of-   •''•.'•'./•••'.'.•••   .'••'.:'"••''    .;     ' •' • • '.: - ,•",' ••• •        '.'.••  .-;',!;:', •'••.•
•.          .      •• - •      ^. •. • •  .'••..:      ";.         „, •       -.-         . •••    '.        ••.  '. :.  '. '•' -':  ' •••••:-•.•'-          •• -.- •
(i)       the Vice Chancellor (Chairperson);         :   .
: -.•' '' ••       : (ii)    a representddve- of the Higher Education Commission; •. •   •.;••'
•'     '       '•    '•'''•••'.        •  •'••    '       '.-.'-.     '         '    •   •    -          '       '       ••'      •    '       •     •        :   '         '       .--''•        '.''•.•'•.   •A--.'
(iii)    one member of the Syndicate to be appointed by the Syndicate;,
v,      ..,,..•..';•.     ,    ...-''':        .   •'    .   .         • ..        ; •    .    -  •       • '       -   '         •    •     '•     " i . "
.; :;'.;,. 'v ...',' '•''' -(iv):' 'two.members of the Academic Council''to 'be nominated, "by ihe:
•-..'.-.;;"':'' r*"';- .'•"',... ... Academic Council;   •           -,..'/.'• •.        .
' ."'"""    V: ' -'''(y) ' .the. Secretary to Goverriment,. Higher"Education Department   or
•           '    ••      .-      .'.    '  his nominee not below the rank of an Additional Secretary;   , •'   _'•
-. •''     '.'.".'"•' (vi)' '"'the.Secretary to Government, Finance Department or his..nominee
.',..';.     • •''.'    • not below the rank of an Additional' Secretary;-'•
...•*•"•'•"         .    ' •       .        .           ...
.'•"••'• ''!'...'/.-: ''.;'(yii)^,,tlie,,'S;e^etary' to ' Government  Science • and... Technology.-and' -..'.'",.;."..::: ...,..;•'.. /'"•Infi?r|tta;iiQn, Technolojgy Department.or'•-his eominee-not' below
-           ' ':.-/ •'{. ..''•'.,;.. .'•,.''' ./,tlie,rapfc'Qf an. Additional' Secretary; ••-.".      .•'     • ..      •.•'•    .:
'.     -.'•..' .   (yiii) the Registrar; and     .,     ;   •         •'.    ; .-•      -.'•' .'. . .•' ...;,     -. "- / (ix)    the Director Finance (Secretary).

1. The term of office of the appointed members shall be two years.       ,
2. The quorum for a meeting of the Finance and Planning Committee shall
   be.fiv.e members.-,. ..'....   ,...'..;., .•./..,,..-    ..    •. .,.•,,/ , '. :     ' •-.    , ., .. .-   .'   •'•'     •'".':

-' 'II". •• lE§gMglli^^.CJJMMg-'gg^Flanning • Committee.'—-The 'functions of Finance
and,Planning.Q^^       -   . .   .... .,-_;'_....,   .   •• .  .    ,     -,-..
(i)'.,-. consider the annual statement of accounts and the annual and revised budget estimates and advise the Syndicate thereon;
(ii)    review periodically the financial position of the University;
•  .    (iii)   adyise  the   Syndicate   on   all  matters   relating  to  planning,
'•'"-',. ";     ..:.. •..,..';   Development, -finances, investment- and accounts of 'the.Uaiyersity; •
' . ' '•'.';' ::". -..:' andv '        '       ,    '••;..    •';'"';• ; .'..'..: -'.
• -.•'..-. :. ..•••".  (iv);. --pgrfo-rm such .other functions -as may be.prescrib.ed. :.''..,..-;:.' - .'.  •' .12.. : A^jfa^on;^jjai^ttiee.----( 1) .The Affiliation Committee shall consist of-'' _    /   •. '•      ' (i)       the .Vice-Chancellor (Chairperson); •. :>        .:•.'•      '•',''.   •••. :         (ii)      two Professors to be nominated by the Academic Coimcil;
•-.'"'"'   •     -    •           '           _          '           , /         -      -
V,        ..,,..•..';•.         ,        ...-''':         .      •'      .      . •  •-      ; •       . -    '      '    '       -     '     •       '   '•";:'
.; :;'.;,. 'v.',' '•''' -(iv):' 'two.members of the Academic Council''to 'be nominated/by the:
..-.•;'''':'' r*"';.' .'•'',... ... Academic Council;      •           -,..'/.'• •.        .
' ."'"""    .;: ' -';:'(y) ' .the. Secretary to Government,. Higher"Education 'Department  or
•           '    ••      •      .'.    '  his norniinee not-below the'rank of an Additional Secretary:     •'  •
-. •''     '.'.".'"•' (vi)' '"'the.Secretary to Government, Finance Department or his..nominee
.',..';.     ••''.'    -ndt. below the rank of an'Additional; Secretary ;•'•   .      '    •.
.f     .-.-.-          • .         ,           .
.'•"•;'• ''!'...'/.-: '';'(yii)^,,tlie,,'S;e^etary' to' Government^  Science and., Technology. -and' -..'.'"',;•'."..;-' ...,..;•'.. /'"•Infi?r|tta?1:iQn, Technolojgy Department.or'•-his nominee..-not below • ':-/.'{.' ..'';,.,;.• .'•,.''' ./,the,rapfc'Qf an- Additional' Secretary; ••-.".      .-'     - ..      -.-'•    . :..
'     ..'•..' .   (yiii) the Registrar; and     ,,     ;   •         •'.    ; .--      ..'•' .'. . . '   .-,     • "-(ix)    the Director Finance (Secretary).

1. The term of office of the appointed members shall be two years.       ,
2. The quorum for a meeting of the Finance and Planning Committee shall
   be.fiv.emembers,-,. .;....   ,...'..;., .-./..,,..-    ,   -. .,.•,,/ , '. :     ' •-. •''.-., .. .-   .'   •'•'    '"'.':

•           11.. •. ^jogtfoiis^O'fFlggc^ wd^Flanning • Committee.'—-The 'functions of Finance    •
and,PJanningQQmmifte$:shaIS;b!eito-^,^         -   . .   .... ,-_;'_....,.   .   •• .  ,            ,     -,-..
(i)    . consider the annual statement of accounts and the annual and
•           revised[budget estimates and advise the Syndicate thereon;
(ii)    review periodically the financial position of the University;
•  .    (iii)   adyise  the   Syndicate   on   ail  matters   relating  to  planning,
'•'"•',. "; ....;•-,...   deyelopment,-finances, investment-and accounts of 'the.Uaiyersity;-
' . ' '•'. '; ' : ".   .;   andV   '          •           ,     '••;..      -   ;:' ' ;'•' ;    :;.;; -.
•           -.-'..•. :. ..•••".   (iv);. •-perform such .other functions -as may be. prescribed. :.''..,.-.-:.' - .'.  •'
.12..  : A^jfa^on;^jjai^ttiee.----( 1) .The Affiliation Committee shall consist of-''
/   -. '•         (i)       the.Vice-'Chancellor (Chairperson); -. :>        .:•.'•      '•',''.   •••. ;         (ii)      two Professors to be nominated by the Academic Coimcil;
• •'•[' '•'''' '•/••"• (lit) ."'the''. Secretary, -to  Government, Science." and. Technology; and' ;
. •' .' ; '..;'".'    •' Inforinatio.il 'Technology Department- or 'Ms' 'nominee -not- below.  -'.••'••'••.;• -   '.-,' .'    ". the'rank of an Additional 'Secretary; and   ." -•.  :---. ''.•'..'.'•
(iv)    the Director of Higher Education(Colleges), Norih-West'Frontier.
.   ... •• ;     : •         -   - Province.    ••• ,•   .        .    .  ..••'.'•*'•''         '"•         "
.'  '   .   (2)    :' The term of office of the members of the -Committee, 'other than ex-: offieio members, shall be two years.

1. The Affiliation Committee may co-opt experts not exceeding three.  (-
2. The quorum    for a meeting of or for an inspection by the Affiliation
   Committee shall be three members.    ,
3. An Officer of the University to be designated by the Vice Chancellor for
   this purpose shall act as the Secretary of the Committee.

13. ' '•'fL^^!^?^..:QOfc^:^^%^'Pft- Committee.—The functions of the Affiliatioh.
' Committee, shall be to- .-'•..'        .'.;"•'    '    • ' •     •'•..•..      .   •       .  '      ,.••
(i)      constitute an inspection committee to inspect the educational
,           instittitiori seeking affiliation with or admission to the privileges
of the University and to advise the Syndicate thereon; provided
.           that the Affiliation Committee may itself inspect the institution
concerned and advise the Syndicate accordingly •
(ii) inquire into the complaints alleging breach; of conditions of affiliation by affiliated colleges/affiliated institutions and to advise the Syndicate thereon; and
•           (iii)   perform   such -other   functions   as   may   be   prescribed'  by    :
Regulations.    ,
14...   ^sjciBUne^omintetee.-'--(l);The Discipline Committee shall consist of::" :     ""
.           ,           .-'•<*•'
(i)      a Chairperson to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor; (ii)    two Professors to be nominated by the Academic Council; (iii)   two Professors to be nominated by the Syndicate; and
(iv)    the teacher or officer incharge of Students Affairs by whatever
namecalled (member-cum-Secretary). t
;•: •,'..     ;(2}.. .^ •:. .The term 'of office-offlie member of the ;^ominittee9;:other'thanex-officio  .
; meml5efs:BhaM;6e.tw0:years:- "'••••  ;•: / .;'•;• ••'••';'••   -.' :• '"•-./. •;.    ':/.,'•'-:':••      •'• . v."   '';'•••'•'
'    ,-•••    (3)    The" .quorum for a meeting of Discipline Committee shall be four
members.         •.»• ^-•••"'•( •;"•.. ..•'••••.••   •'"'.'•'.'".-. ':. •'-; '.';'-•  ' "•. •;•'•";•:'- . •'••'-.-•'.•• .- •     .  :.'
• ,15.     Fn«ctions of tlie IMscipiine Committee.-—Tlie .'fimetions-'of the- Discipline
• Committed shall-be to*         «.,..» ^.-; ;..  -;..•<.      ...       ••'. ... •. .^    •   ...
••..'• ••' •...  / ' ,(i) .. propose Regulations' to the Academic Council relating to the   .;
.     •  '/•--.    ;•' ;.. ;--   . ^Qitticf ,;df ilftiversity /stiideots, >BiaInteriiMice- of Discipline and
.'.;'   '.'   -;. ••. •'.'•"".','       feae1i:.of.discqjliB;e;;a|i^'.! .:'••""• .' •• " "••• —/r ••-•.>' _. -;: :-:.,.•.;,'•'
''.,•'.'•'•..•../•    . (ii)    perform such other'fiHictioris as K?.ay be assigned to it '   ...'....'•

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