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The following shall be the Authorities of the University, namely:--
(1) Board of Management,
(2) Academic Council,
(3) Research Council,
(4) Extension Education Council
(5) Finance Committee,
(6) Board of Studies, and
(7) Such other bodies of the University as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of the University.
Section 27 - Constitution of the Board of Management
(1) The Chancellor shall, as soon as may, be after the first Vice--Chancellor is appointed under the second proviso to sub--section (4) of section 13, take action to constitute the Board of management.
(2) The Board shall consist of the following members, namely:--
(A) EX--OFFICIO MEMBERS(i) The Vice--Chancellor, who shall be the chairperson;
(ii) The Secretary to Government of Karnataka in charge of Animal husbandry or his nominee not below the rank of a Joint Secretary.
The Secretary to Government of Karnataka in charge of fisheries or his nominee not below the rank of a Joint Secretary. .
(iii) The Secretary to Government of Karnataka in charge of Finance or his nominee not below the rank of a Joint Secretary.
(iv) The Secretary to Government of Karnataka in charge of law or his nominee not below the rank of a Joint Secretary.
(v) The Director of Animal Husbandry
(vi) The Director of Fisheries
(vii) The Registrar, who shall be the Member Secretary.
(B) OTHER MEMBERS
(i) One scientist, having special knowledge or practical experience in research; teaching and extension education in the field of Veterinary and Animal and Fishery sciences, nominated by the Chancellor;
(ii) One Progressive livestock farmer nominated by the Chancellor ;
(iii) One Progressive fisherman nominated by the Chancellor;
(iv) One representative of the industries connected with animal husbandry or fisheries nominated by the Chancellor;
(v) One woman social worker nominated by the Chancellor;
(vi) One educationist nominated by the Chancellor;
(vii) One nominee of the" Indian Council of Agricultural Research;
(viii) President of the Karnataka Veterinary Council;
Provided that no person who is in the employment of the State Government or the University shall be nominated under the category of "other Members."
(3) The term of office of the members of the Board other than Ex--officio members shall be three years;
Provided that the term of office of any member nominated to fill a casual vacancy shall be the residuary term of his predecessor:
Provided further that no person shall be nominated for a second term.
(4) Six members of the Board shall form the quorum for a meeting of the Board.
(5) The members of the Board shall not be entitled to receive any remuneration from the University except such daily and travelling allowances as may be prescribed.
(6) Every person who ceases to be a member of the Board by reason of the operation of this Act shall cease to be a member of the other authorities of the University of which he may happen to be a member by virtue of his membership of the Board.
(7) Any member nominated to the Board shall be liable to be removed from such membership at any time by the Chancellor on the ground of misbehavior, misconduct or otherwise after holding an enquiry.
(8) The Board shall hold at least eight meetings during a year. The duration between two consecutive meetings shall not exceed eight weeks. The Vice--Chancellor may in case of urgency convene special meetings.
(9) The Chancellor or the State Government may by order, direct to hold the meetings to discuss such terms of reference as may be specified by them and the Vice--Chancellor shall comply with such directions.
Section 28 - Powers and Duties of the Board
The Board shall exercise and discharge the following powers and duties, namely:--
(a) to approve the financial estimates of the University submitted by the Vice--Chancellor:
(b) to hold and to control the property and funds of the University and issue any general or special instructions on behalf of the University;
(c) to accept the transfer and to dispose of any movable or immovable property on behalf of the University;
(d) to administer public and private funds placed at the disposal of, and accepted by, the University for specific purposes;
(e) to appoint the officers, teachers and other employees of the University in the prescribed manner and to approve appointments made by the Vice--Chancellor;
(f) to invest moneys belonging to the University;
(g) to direct the form and use of the common seal of the University;
(h) to appoint such committees whether standing or temporary, as it may deem necessary for proper functioning of the University;
(i) with the approval of the State Government, to borrow, on the security of the property of the University or otherwise, money for purposes of the University;
(j) to meet at such time and in such places as it deems necessary:
Provided that one ordinary meeting shall be held every quarter, and at least one half of its ordinary meetings shall be held at the seat of the University; an
(k) to regulate and determine all matters concerning the University in accordance with this Act and Statutes, and to exercise such powers and to discharge such duties as may be conferred or imposed on it by this Act and the Statutes.
Section 29 - The Academic Council
(1) The Academic Council shall be in charge of the academic affairs of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, superintend, direct and control, and be responsible for, the maintenance of standards of instruction, education and examinations and other matters connected with the conferment of degrees or award of diplomas, and shall exercise such other powers and discharge such other duties as may be conferred or imposed on it by the Statutes. Academic Council shall consist of the following members, namely:--
(i) The Vice--Chancellor, Ex--officio Chairperson;
(ii) The Directors of Post--graduate Education, Research and Extension Education;
(iii) The Director of Animal Husbandry, Government of Karnataka;
(iv) The Director of Fisheries, Government of Karnataka;
(v) Deans of the constituent colleges;
(vi) Heads of Divisions ;
(vii) Not more than two Heads of the Department nominated by the Vice Chancellor from each faculty on rotation basis;
(viii) One Teacher from each faculty nominated by the Vice--Chancellor on rotation basis and in the prescribed manner;
(ix) One eminent Agriculture Educationist from outside the University nominated by the Vice Chancellor;
(x) The Registrar who shall be the Member Secretary.
(2) Academic Council shall co--opt as members not more than four persons for such period and in such manner as may be prescribed so as to secure adequate representation of different sectors of animal husbandry and fisheries and allied fields.
(3) Members of the Academic Council other than the ex--officio members shall hold office for a term of two years.
(4) Any member nominated to the Academic Council shall be liable to be removed from such membership at any time by the Vice--Chancellor on the ground of misbehaviour, misconduct or otherwise after holding an enquiry.
(5) One third of the members of the Academic Council shall form quorum at a meeting of the Academic Council.
Provided that if a meeting of the Academic Council is adjourned for want of quorum, no quorum shall be necessary at the next meeting for transaction of the same business.
(6) Ordinarily the Academic Council shall meet at least once in every four months on such date as may be fixed by the Vice Chancellor. However, special meeting of the Academic Council may be called by the Vice Chancellor.
Section 30 - Powers and Functions of the Academic Council
(1) The Academic Council shall subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes have power, to make regulations for specifying all courses of Study and determining curricula, and shall have general control on teaching and other educational programmes within the University, and be responsible for the maintenance of standards thereof.
(2) The Academic Council shall have power to make regulations consistent with this Act and the Statutes relating to all academic matters subject to its control and to amend or repeal such regulations.
(3) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of Sub Section (1) the Academic Council shall exercise and perform the following powers and functions namely;
(i) to advise the Board and Vice--Chancellor on all academic matters including the control and management of libraries;
(ii) to make recommendations for the institution of Professorships, Associate professorships, Assistant Professorships and other posts including posts in research and extension education and in regard to the duties thereof;
(iii) to make recommendations for the constitution or reconstitution of department or faculties of teaching, research and extension education;
(iv) to make regulations regarding admission of students to the universities and determine the number of students to be admitted;
(v) to make regulations relating to the courses of study leading to degrees, diplomas and certificates;
(vi) to make regulations relating to the conduct of examinations and to maintain and improve standard of education;
(vii) to make recommendations to the Board regarding conferment of honorary degree;
(viii) to make recommendations regarding the qualifications to be prescribed for teachers in the university;
(ix) to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be conferred or imposed on it by or under the provisions of this Act, by the Board or the Vice--Chancellor;
Section 31 - Research Council
(1) There shall be a Research Council consisting of the following members, namely:--
(i) The Vice--Chancellor;
(ii) The Director of Animal Husbandry , Government of Karnataka;
(iii) The Director of Fisheries, Government of Karnataka;
(iv) All Deans of the constituent colleges;
(v) All Directors of Post graduate studies , Research and Extension;
(vi) All Heads of Departments and centres;
(vii) Two progressive farmers having specialization in animal husbandry, poultry or fisheries or other allied branches nominated' by the Vice--Chancellor to avail the benefit of their specialised knowledge and experience;
(viii) Two Scientists of eminence from Agricultural Universities of States other than Karnataka or from other Animal husbandry and Veterinary Universities nominated by the Vice--Chancellor in respect of any meeting for availing the benefit of their specialized knowledge of subjects on the agenda of such meeting.
(2) Research council may co--opt not more than four persons for such period and in such manner as may be prescribed so as to secure adequate representation of different sectors of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries and allied fields.
(3) Any member nominated to the Research Council shall be liable to be removed from such membership at any time by the Vice--Chancellor on the ground of misbehaviour, misconduct or otherwise after holding an enquiry.
(4) Vice--Chancellor shall be ex--officio Chairperson and Director Research shall be the Member Secretary of the Research Council.
Section 32 - Functions of Research Council
The Research council shall consider and make recommendations in respect of:--
(i) research programmes and projects undertaken or to be undertaken by the various University units in the field of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Fishery science and other allied Sciences with a view to promote effective co--ordination;
(ii) physical, fiscal and administrative facilities required for implementing research projects;
(iii) orienting research to meet farmers' needs;
(iv) integration of research, extension education and teaching and participation of research workers in teaching and extension education programme;
(v) any other matter pertaining to research programmes which may be referred to it by the Vice--Chancellor or the Board or any other authority of the University.
Section 33 - Extension Education Council
(1) There shall be an Extension Education Council consisting of the following members, namely:--
(i) Vice--Chancellor;
(ii) The Director of Animal Husbandry, Government of Karnataka;
(iii) The Director of Fisheries, Government of Karnataka;
(iv) All Directors of Post graduate studies, Research and Extension;
(v) All Deans of the constituent colleges;
(vi) All Heads of Divisions and Regional Research Stations;
(vii) Two eminent persons in the field of extension Education from outside the university nominated by the Vice--Chancellor for any particular meeting in accordance with the requirement of the agenda;
(viii) Three progressive farmers having specialization in Animal Husbandry, Veterinary or Fishery sciences or other allied branches nominated by the Vice--Chancellor to avail the benefit of their specialized knowledge and experience;
(2) Vice--Chancellor shall be Chairperson and Director of Extension shall be the Member Secretary of the Extension Education Council.
(3) Any member nominated to the Extension Education Council shall be liable to be removed from such membership at any time by the Vice--Chancellor on the ground of misbehaviour, misconduct or otherwise after holding an enquiry.
Section 34 - Functions of the Extension Education Council
Extension Education Council shall consider and make recommendations in respect of:--
(i) the Extension Education Programmes and Projects of the University;
(ii) co--ordination of Extension Education activities for improvement of Animal Husbandry , Veterinary and Fishery sciences and allied branches and for the development of Rural Communities;
(iii) development of farmers education and training and advisory services, identification and resolution of field problems and transmission of information;
(iv) methodology of extension Education;
(v) integration of extension education with teaching and research in the University and participation of teachers and research workers in extension education programmes;
(vi) any other matter referred to it by the Vice--Chancellor, Board or any other authority of the University.
Section 35 - Finance Committee
(1) There shall be a Finance Committee consisting of the following members, namely:
(i) the Vice--Chancellor, Ex--officio Chairperson;
(ii) two persons nominated by the Board from amongst its members;
(iii) the Secretary to the Government of Karnataka, in charge of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department or his nominee not below the rank of a Joint Secretary.
(iv) the Secretary to the Government of Karnataka, Finance Department or his nominee not below the rank of a Joint Secretary.
(v) the Comptroller of the University who shall be the Ex--Officio Secretary of the Committee.
(2) The Finance Committee shall perform the following functions, namely
(i) to scrutinize the annual account and budget estimates of the University and make its recommendations to the Board;
(ii) to conduct the general examinations of the accounts of the University review the yearly audit reports and make its recommendations thereon;
(iii) to examine all proposals of the University involving expenditure for which no provision is made in the budget or involving expenditure in excess of the amount provided for in the budget;
(iv) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
Section 36 - The Boards of Studies
There shall be a Board of Studies in each faculty . The constitution and powers of the Boards of Studies shall be as prescribed by the Statutes.