The Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy Act, 2005
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This is the heading for Section 2, “Interpretation,” in Part II. This section is headed “Departments” and sits under Part III, “The Governing Board.” This section is about establishing the Governing Board. This section is titled “Powers and duties of the Governing Board.” Section 8 is titled “Search Committee.”
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Interpretation
AI-assisted research summary: This is the heading for Section 2, “Interpretation,” in Part II.
2. Interpretation. PART II T h e M w a l im u N y e r e r e M e m o r ia l A c a d e m y
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PART II
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Departments
AI-assisted research summary: This section is headed “Departments” and sits under Part III, “The Governing Board.”
5. Departments. PART III T h e G o v e r n i n g B o a r d - 3 Verify source ↗
(1 ) There is hereby established an academy to be known as the
AI-assisted research summary: An academy called the Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy is established as a body corporate with specified corporate powers.
3 - (1 ) There is hereby established an academy to be known as the Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy. (2) The Academy shall be a body corporate and shall- (a) have perpetual succession and common seal; Establish ment o f a M w alim u Nyerere Memorial Academ y (b) in its corporate name be capable of suing and being sued; (c) be capable of purchasing or otherwise acquiring, and of alienating or disposing of any movable or immovable property; (d) have power to lend or borrow any sums of money which it may require for its purposes; (e) be capable of entering into contracts; and (f) have power to perform all such other acts and things which are necessary for the proper performance of its functions or which may be performed under this Act. - 4 Verify source ↗
(1) The functions of the Academy shall be
AI-assisted research summary: The Academy must provide training, research, consultancy, publications, and related services, and it must establish a branch in Zanzibar.
4. -(1) The functions of the Academy shall be - (a) to provide facilities for study and training in social sciences, leadership and continuing education; (b) to conduct training programmes in the disciplines specified in paragraph (a); (c) to engage in research and development in the disciplines specified in paragraph (a) and to evaluate the results achieved by the Academy training programmes; (d) to provide consultancy services to the public and private sectors in specified fields as prescribed in this Act; (e) to sponsor, arrange, facilitate and provide facilities for conferences, symposia, meetings, seminars and workshop, for discussion of matters relating to social sciences, leadership and continuing education; Functions o f the Academ y 405 No. 6 Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy 2005 (f) to conduct examinations and grant awards of the Academy as approved by the National Council for Technical Education; (g) to arrange for publication and general dissemination of materials produced in connection with the work and activities of the Academy; (h) to engage in income generating activities for effective financing and promotion of entrepreneurship; fi) to establish and foster close association with the Universities and other institutions of higher education and promote international cooperation with similar institutions; (j) to do all such acts and transactions as are in the opinion of the Governing Board expedient or necessary for the proper and efficient discharge of the functions of the Academy; (k) to perform such other functions as the Minister or the Governing Board may assign to the Academy, or as are incidental or conducive to the excrcise by the Academy of all or any of the preceding functions. Depart m ents 5 —(1) The Academy shall consist of such Departments as the Governing Board may determine. (2) The Academy shall establish a Branch in Zanzibar and may, for the purposes of extending its services, establish other branches, campuses or other departments as may be required. PART III T h e G o v e r n i n g B o a r d E stablish ment o f the G overn ing Board
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Establishment of the Governing Board
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about establishing the Governing Board.
6. Establishment of the Governing Board. - 7 Verify source ↗
Powers and duties of the Governing Board
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Powers and duties of the Governing Board.”
7. Powers and duties of the Governing Board. - 8 Verify source ↗
Search Committee
AI-assisted research summary: Section 8 is titled “Search Committee.”
8. Search Committee. 401 < No. 6 Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy 2005 PART IV T u t A c a d e m i c C o m m it t e e - 6 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be a Governing Board of the Academy which shall
AI-assisted research summary: This section sets out who makes up the Academy’s Governing Board and gives the Minister and Board specific appointment and co-option powers.
6.—(1) There shall be a Governing Board of the Academy which shall consist o f- (a) a Chairman who shall be appointed by the President; (b) the Director of Higher Education; (c) one member representing the Ministry of Finance; (d) one member representing the Workers’Council other than members of the Management Team; (e) one member recommended by National Assembly from amongst its members; 406 No. 6 Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy 2005 (f) one legally qualified member representing the Attorney General; (g) one member representing the Academic Staff Assembly at the Academy; (h) one member elected by the students organization from amongst its members; (i) two members one representing the House of Representives and one representing the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar; and (j) the Principal of the Academy who shall be the Secretary of the Governing Board. (2) Except for the Chairman and the Principal, all members of the Governing Board shall be appointed by the Minister after they have been nominated or elected by the pwsons or institutions whom they are each to represent in the Governing Board. (3) The provisions of the Schedule to this Act shall have effect as to the tenure of office of members, termination of their appointment, the proceedings of the Governing Board and other matters relating to the Governing Board and its members. (4) The Governing Board may co-opt any person to attend any deliberations of the meeting as an expert but that co-opted person shall not be entitled to vote. (5) The Minister may by notice published in the Gazette, amend, vary, alter or replace 3ny or all of the provisions of the Schedule. - 7 Verify source ↗
(1) The duties of the Governing Board shall be
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board must govern and manage the Academy and may establish and delegate to committees as allowed by the Act.
7.—(1) The duties of the Governing Board shall be- (a) to govern and control the Academy; (b) to administer both movable and immovable properties of the Academy; (c) to administer the funds and other assets of the Academy; (d) to formulate policies of the Academy; (e) to signify the acts of the Academy by using the common seal; (f) to receive and give grants, gifts, donations or other moneys on behalf of the Academy; 407 Powers and duties o f the G overn ing Board No. 6 Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy 2005 (g) to establish committees as the Governing Board may deem fit; (h) to establish a search committee; (i) to receive, consider and make determination on reports and recommendation from the committees; (j) to set fees of the Academy; (k) to do all such acts as may be provided for in this Act or as may in the opinion of the Council be necessary or expedient for the proper discharge of its functions. (2) There shall be established the Human Resource Development and Disciplinary Committee, Finance and Planning Committee and Students’ Disciplinary Appeals Committee of the Governing Board. (3) The Governing Board may establish such other committees and subject to this Act, may delegate to such committees the exercise of any function conferred upon the Governing Board. Search C om m ittee - 8 Verify source ↗
{ 1) There shall be a Search Committee for making recommendations
AI-assisted research summary: A Search Committee must be established to make recommendations on appointing the Principal.
8.-{ 1) There shall be a Search Committee for making recommendations to the Governing Board for appointment of the Principal. (2) The Search Committee shall consist of three members who shall be nominated by the Governing Board, and the Principal or as the case may be, the Deputy Principal shall cause such Committee to convene. PART IV T h e A c a d e m ic C o m m h t e e Academ ic C om m ittee
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PART IV
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Functions of the Academic Committee
AI-assisted research summary: This section only states the heading for the Academic Committee’s functions.
10. Functions of the Academic Committee. PART V A d m in is t r a t io n - 9 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be an Academic Committee for the Mwalimu
AI-assisted research summary: An Academic Committee must exist for the Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy, with the listed members. The Governing Board determines the committee’s minimum and maximum size and members’ tenure.
9 — (1) There shall be an Academic Committee for the Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy which shall consist of - (a) the Principal, who shall be the Chairman; (b) the Deputy Principal; (c) all Heads of Academic Departments; (d) two representatives of the Students Organisation; (e) Head o f Library and Publications; (f) one representative from the faculty o f Social Sciences o f accredited University; 408 No. 6 Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy 2005 (g) one representative from the Ministry responsible for higher education; (h) one representative from the Governing Board; (i) the Quality Assurance Officer; (j) the Examination Officer; (k) the Registrar who shall be the Secretary to the Committee. (2) The minimum and maximum number of members and the tenure of members of the Academic Committee shall be as may be determined by the Governing Board. - 10 Verify source ↗
(1) The Academic Committee shall be
AI-assisted research summary: The Academic Committee is responsible to the Governing Board and handles academic governance for the Academy.
10.—(1) The Academic Committee shall be— Functions o f the (a) responsible to the Governing Board for the control and general Acadcm ic regulation of the instruction, education and research in the Com - institution, and subject to the provisions of this Act, shall be the mitlec supreme organ in all academic matters within the Academy; and (b) the principal decision making organ in respect of all academic matters of the Academy. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Academic Committee shall have the following specific functions- (a) to satisfy itself regarding the content and academic standard of any course of study offered by the Academy; (b) with the consent of the Governing Board to make regulations regarding- (i) the eligibility of persons for admission to courses for a degree, diploma, certificate or other award as may be determined by the Governing Board; (ii) the standard of proficiency to be attained in each examination for a degree, diploma, certificate or other award as may be determined by the Governing Board; (c) to regulate the conduct of examinations of the Academy; (d) to decide whether any candidate for a degree, diploma, certificate or other award of the Academy has attained the standard of proficiency prescribed in the regulations made under paragraph (b); (e) to consider recommendations made by the established department: 409 No. 6 Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy 2005 (f) to make proposals to the Academy on matters relating to the Academic affairs; (g) to perform such other functions as are conferred upon the Academic Committee by this Act. (3) The regulations made under paragraph (b) of subsection ( I) shall be published in the Gazette. PART V A d m in is t r a t io n The Principal
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Other staff
AI-assisted research summary: Section title only: “Other staff.”
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(1) There shall be a Principal of the Academy who shall be
AI-assisted research summary: The Academy must have a Principal appointed through a specified process, and the Principal serves as chief executive officer with set responsibilities and a five-year term.
11.—(1) There shall be a Principal of the Academy who shall be appointed by the President upon recommendation by the Minister after consultation with the Governing Board, from amongst a list of not more than three names of persons submitted by a Search Committee. (2) The Principal shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Academy and shall be responsible to the Governing Board- (a) for the proper administration o f the Academy in accordance with the policy laid down by the Governing Board; (b) for the enforcement of by-laws and regulations made by the Governing Board; (c) as the accounting officer; and (d) for exercising such other functions and powers as are conferred on him by or under the Act. (3) The Principal shall unless he sooner dies, resigns or otherwise ceases to hold office, hold office for a term of five years, upon such terms and conditions as shall be specified in the instrument of his appointment, and may be reappointed for a further term of five years. The Deputy Principal - 12 Verify source ↗
Provision
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board may appoint a Deputy Principal, and the Deputy Principal must assist the Principal and may act as Principal when needed.
12.—(1) The Governing Board may, on such terms and conditions as it may determine, appoint a Deputy Principal. (2) The functions of the Deputy Principal appointed under subsection (1), shall be to assist the Principal on matters pertaining to academic activities and welfare of the Academy as assigned to him by the Governing Board, Principal or conferred upon him by or under the Act. 410 No. 6 Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy 2005 (3) The Deputy Principal may, where the Principal is unable to perform his functions by reason of illness, infirmity or absence from the Academy, act as the Principal. (4) The Deputy Principal shall hold office for a term of five years, and may be reappointed for one more term of three years. - 13 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be a Registrar of the Academy who shall be
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board appoints the Academy’s Registrar on the Principal’s recommendation, and the Registrar serves under terms set by the Board or the appointment instrument.
13.-(1) There shall be a Registrar of the Academy who shall be appointed by the Governing Board upon recommendation of the Principal and shall be a person who, in the opinion of the Governing Board, has proven or provable administrative experience and is otherwise able to act effectively in the office. Registrar (2) The Registrar shall hold office for such period and upon such terms and conditions as the Governing Board may, upon advice by the Principal determine, or as may be specified in the instrument of his appointment. (3) The Registrar shall - (a) be the principal assistant and chief adviser to the Principal in all matters pertaining to the administration of the Academy including the administration of the funds and other assets of the Acadcmy; and (b) have and perform such other functions as are conferred upon him by or under this Act. - 14 Verify source ↗
Provision
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board may appoint Academy academic and non-academic staff, and may delegate appointment power to another person or group, subject to conditions it sets.
14.-(1) The Governing Board may, on such terms and conditions as it may deem necessary, appoint such number of acadcmic and non-academic staff of the Academy. Other Staff (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 12 and 13 and subsection (1) of this section, the Governing Board may, subject to such conditions and restrictions as it may impose, delegate to any person or body of persons the power of appointment of any members or category of academic staff or other staff of the Academy. PART VI F i n a n c i a l P r o v is i o n s
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Financial report to be laid before the National Assembly
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Financial report to be laid before the National Assembly.”
19. Financial report to be laid before the National Assembly. PART VII M i s c e l l a n e o u s P r o v is io n s - 15 Verify source ↗
Section 15
AI-assisted research summary: The Academy’s funds and resources come from parliamentary appropriations, donations, gifts, grants, loans, bequests, investment income, borrowing after consulting the Minister for Finance, and other sums payable or vested in it while carrying out its functions.
15. The funds and resources of the Academy shall consist of - (a) such sums which may be appropriated by Parliament for the purpose of the Acadcmy; Funds o f the Academy 411 No. 6 Mwa/imv Nyerere Memorial Academy 2005 (b) any sums which may be payable to the Academy by way of donations, gifts, grants, loans or bequests from any source within or outside the United Republic; (c) any sums accruing from the academy’s investments; (d) any sums which the Academy may after consultation with the Minister for Finance borrow for the purposes of the Academy; and (e) any sums which may in any manner become payable to or vested in the Academy as a result or in the course of discharging its functions under this Act. Annual budget estim ates - 16 Verify source ↗
(1) The Academy shall prepare its income and expenditure
AI-assisted research summary: The Academy must prepare its income and expenditure estimates for the next financial year and submit them to the Minister.
16.—(1) The Academy shall prepare its income and expenditure estimates for the succeeding financial year and submit them to the Minister for scrutiny and submission to the National Assembly for approval. (2) The annual budget estimates shall contain provisions for aM the estimated expenditure during the ensuing financial vc,ar and in particular (a) for promotion of teaching of research and consultancy ser\ ices; (b) for the payment of salaries, allowances and other charges in respect of the staff and the Governing Board; (c) for the payment of construction, improvement, maintenance and replacement of any building or other immovable property of the Academy; (d) for the proper maintenance and replacement of the furniture, equipment and other supplies of the Academy; (e) for the creation of such reserve funds to meet future contingent, liabilities as the Governing Board may deem fit; and (f) for any other activity intended to promote the growth and development of the Academy. (3) No expenditure shall be incurred for the purposes of the Academy except in accordance with the provisions of the annual budget estimates or an\' supplementary' estimates approved by the Governing Board 412 No. 6 Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy 2005 (4) A copy of annual estimates and of every supplementary estimates, if any, shall immediately after approval by the Governing Board be forwarded to the Minister for onward submission to the National Assembly. - 17 Verify source ↗
Investment of the money shall be done by the Board in any viable
AI-assisted research summary: The Board must invest the money in a viable venture.
17. Investment of the money shall be done by the Board in any viable venture as it may consider appropriate having regard to the economic and commercial viability. PoV/t.T to invest A cco u n ts ao.d audit - 18 Verify source ↗
(1) The Governing Board shall cause to be provided and kept
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board must keep proper accounting records, prepare annual financial statements, have the accounts audited within three months after year-end, and send the audited accounts and auditor’s report to the Minister within six months after year-end (or sooner once audited).
18.-(1) The Governing Board shall cause to be provided and kept proper books of accounts and records with respect to the receipt and expenditure of money by, and other financial transactions of the Academy and assets and liabilities of the Academy, and shall cause to be made out fo*‘ every financial year a balance sheet and statement of income and expenditure. (2) Within three months after the close of each financial year, the accounts shall be submitted for auditing to a firm approved by the office of the Controller and Auditor General. (3) As soon as the accounts of the Academy have been audited and in any case not later than six months after the close of the financial year, the Governing Board shall submit to the Minister a ccpy of the audited statement of accounts together with a copy of the report made by the Auditor approved by the office of the Controller and Auditor General on the Statement of Accounts. - 19 Verify source ↗
Section 19
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister must, as soon as practicable after receiving the report, lay it before the National Assembly with the audited accounts, the audit report, and a report on the Academy’s activities for the preceding financial year.
19. The Minister shall as soon as practicable after receiving the report, lay it before the National Assembly together with a report containing - (a) a copy of the audited accounts of the Academy; (b) a copy of the audit report on the account; and (c) a report on the activities of the Academy in the preceding financial year. PART VII M i s c e l l a n e o u s P r o v is io n s Financial report to be laid before the National A ssem bly
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Regulations
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Regulations”; the provided excerpt does not include any regulatory rule text.
26. Regulations. SCHEDULES 402 No. 6 Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy 2005 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA No. 6 OF 2005 I A s s e n t , B e n ja m in W il l ia m M k a pa, President 6th June, 2005 An Act to establish the Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy, to provide for the functioning of the Academy and for matters connected therewith. [• ] E n a c t e d by Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania. PARTI P r e l im in a r y P r o v is io n s - 20 Verify source ↗
The Governing Board may with the consent of the Minister, issue
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board may issue directives about fees and allowances for its members, but only with the Minister’s consent.
20. The Governing Board may with the consent of the Minister, issue directives prescribing fees and allowances payable to the members of the Governing Soard. Fees and allowances - 21 Verify source ↗
The Minister may give to the Governing Board directions of a
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may give the Governing Board general or specific directions, and the Board must follow them.
21.The Minister may give to the Governing Board directions of a general or specific character which directions shall be consistent with the purposes and provisions of this Act, as to the performance by the Governing Board of any of its functions under this Act and the Governing Board shall give effect to every such direction given by the Minister. M inister may give directions 413 No. 6 Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy 2005 Protection o f m embers - 22 Verify source ↗
A member of the Governing Board or a staff of the Academy shall
AI-assisted research summary: Members of the Governing Board or Academy staff are not personally liable for bona fide acts or omissions done in executing, or purporting to execute, their duties.
22. A member of the Governing Board or a staff of the Academy shall not be personally liable for anything done or omitted to be done bona fide in the execution or purported execution of any duty as a member of the Governing Board or a member of Academy. Vesting o f assets and liab ilities - 23 Verify source ↗
(1) Upon dissolution of the former Academy, all the assets and
AI-assisted research summary: When the former Academy is dissolved, its assets and liabilities at Kivukoni and Zanzibar vest in the Academy, and the Academy may receive a right of occupancy for the site or another place on terms approved by the President.
23.-(1) Upon dissolution of the former Academy, all the assets and liabilities of the former Academy at Kivukoni and Zanzibar shall, with effect from the date of commencement of this Act and without further assurance vest in the Academy. (2) The Academy shall be granted a right of occupancy over the site previously occupied by the former Academy at Kivukoni, Zanzibar or other place upon such terms and conditions as the President may approve. Transi tional provisions - 24 Verify source ↗
Section 24
AI-assisted research summary: The Academy must continue the former Academy’s functions, and current former-Academy students must continue as students of the Academy from commencement.
24. The Academy shall carry out and continue the functions of the former Academy in accordance with the provisions of this Act and all the students who immediately before the date of commencement of this Act were the students of the former Academy shall, as from the date of commencement of this Act continue to be students of the Academy. E m ployees o f the former Academ y - 25 Verify source ↗
(1) Salaries, remunerations and other benefits of the former
AI-assisted research summary: The former Academy employees’ salaries, remunerations, and other benefits must be maintained until the Governing Board decides to change them.
25.-(1) Salaries, remunerations and other benefits of the former Academy employees shall be maintained until such time as may be preferred for change by the Governing Board. (2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (1), the Governing Board shall formulate the manner or procedure in which to deal with the employees of the former Academy. R egula tions - 26 Verify source ↗
(1) The Minister may after consultation with the Governing Board
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may make regulations after consulting the Governing Board.
26.-(1) The Minister may after consultation with the Governing Board make regulations for the better carrying out of the purposes and provisions of this Act and without prejudice to the generality of this subsections, may make regulations - (a) fixing the fees, rate and other charges for or in connection with the provisions by the Academy of any facilities or services; (b) providing for proper management and control of administration of the Academy; (c) providing for and regulating discipline amongst staff and the students of the Academy and disciplinary action against them; 414 No. 6 Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy 2005 (d) prescribing terms and conditions of services, appointment, salary of the members of the Academy; (e) providing for the manner in which the Search Committee may conduct its business; and (f) providing for any matter which may be prescribed under this Act. (2) Regulations made under this section shall be published in the Gazette. SCHEDULE (Made under section 6(3))
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SCHEDULES
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This Act may be cited as the Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy
AI-assisted research summary: This section gives the Act’s short title and says it starts on a date appointed by the Minister in a Gazette notice.
1. This Act may be cited as the Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy Act, 2 0 0 5 and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by notice published in the Gazette, appoint. short title and comme ncement 403 No. 6 Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy 2005 Interpreta tion - 2 Verify source ↗
Section 2
AI-assisted research summary: This section defines key terms used in the Act.
2. In this Act unless the context otherwise requires - “Academy” means the Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy established under section 3 of the Act; “Academic Committee” means a Committee established under section 9; “academic staff’ means staff engaged by the Academy for the purposes of teaching, research and consultancy; “award” includes certificates, diplomas, degrees, postgraduate diplomas, post graduate degrees, honorary degrees and any other award as may be determined by the Governing Board and approved by the National Council for Technical vtucation; “course” includes a planned series of instruction periods based on an approved syllabus and forming pari of a curriculum or a programme designed for award; “Chairman” means the Governing Board the Chairman of appointed under sectic 6; “Governing Board” means l he council established under section 6; “Deputy Principal” means a Deputy Principal appointed under section 12; “financial year” means the financial year of the Academy as determined under section 16; “former Academy” means the Kivukoni Academy of Social Sciencies incorporated in 1992 under the Companies Ordinance; “member” in relation to the Council means a member of the Governing Board and includes the Chairman; “Minister” means the Minister responsible for higher education; “Principal” means the Principal of under section 11; the Academy appointed “Registrar” means the Registrar appointed under section 13; “staff” includes academic, technical and administrative staff employed by the Academy; ' “student” means any person admitted to an Academy as a candidate for a degree, diploma, certificate or other award of the Academy and includes a distance, part-time and an occasional or short term student. 404 No. 6 Mwah mu Nyerere Memorial Academy 2005 PART II M w a l im u N y e r e r e M e m o r ia l A c a d e m y
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( 1 ) The Chairman o f the Governing Board shall hold office for a period o f four
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairman of the Governing Board serves for four years from appointment. Most other Board members serve for three years, and some appointed members stop being members if they stop representing their union or students' organization.
1. - ( 1 ) The Chairman o f the Governing Board shall hold office for a period o f four Tenure o f years from the date o f his appointment. office (2) Subject to the provisions o f this Schedule, the term o f office o f members o f the G overning Board other than the Chairm an and m em bers appointed under paragraphs (e) and (i) o f section 6 ( 1 ) , shall be three years. (3) In case o f a member appointed under paragraphs (c) and (i) o f section 6(1) o f the Act, he shall cease to be a member upon ceasing to be a member or representative o f the trade union, or as the ease may be, the students’ organization. - 2 Verify source ↗
Where any member absents him self from three consecutive m eetings o f the
AI-assisted research summary: If a member misses three consecutive Governing Board meetings without reasonable excuse, the Board must tell the appointing authority, and that authority may terminate the member’s appointment and replace the member.
2. Where any member absents him self from three consecutive m eetings o f the Governing Board without reasonable excuse, the G overning Board shall advise the appointing authority o f the fact and the appointing authority may, if it deems fit so to do, terminate the appointment o f the member and appoint or, as the case may be elect another member in his place. - 3 Verify source ↗
( I ) Where any member o f the Governing Board ceases to be such a member
AI-assisted research summary: The appointing authority may replace a Governing Board member who leaves, cannot perform duties, or whose appointment is terminated, and may also appoint a temporary member when the absence or infirmity is temporary.
3 - ( I ) Where any member o f the Governing Board ceases to be such a member by resignation or death, or by virtue o f the operation o f paragraph 1(2), or is unable to perform his functions as such member by reason o f his absence from the United Republic or by reason o f any infirmity o f body or mind or where the appointing authority terminates his appointment under paragraph 2 or paragraph 3, the appointing authority may appoint or, as the case may be, elect another m ember in his place and the member elected shall, subject to the provisions o f this Schedule hold office for the reminder o f the term o f his predecessor. Absence from three consecutive meetings Appointing Authority may appoint another member (2) Where in the opinion o f the appointing authority, the absence or infirmity o f any member is o f a temporary nature only, it may appoint or, as the case may be, elect a temporary member to take his place, and such temporary member shall have, so long as he remains a temporary member all the pow ew and functions o f a member o f the G overning Board: provided that, on the resumption o f office by the substantive member, the temporary member shall cease to hold such office. 415 No. 6 Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy 2005 Vice- Chairman Powers o f Chairman and Vice- Chairman Meetings of Governing Board - 4 Verify source ↗
The Governing Board shall elect one o f its members to be the Vice-Chairman
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board must choose one of its members to be Vice-Chairman.
4. The Governing Board shall elect one o f its members to be the Vice-Chairman and any member elected as Vice-Chairman shall, subject to his continuing to be a member hold office o f Vice-Chairman for a term o f one year from the date o f his election, and shall be eligible to be re-elected. - 5 Verify source ↗
<1) The Chairman shall preside at all meetings o f the Governing Board
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairman must preside at Governing Board meetings; if absent, the Vice-Chairman must preside; if both are absent, the members present may elect a temporary Chairman to preside.
5. -<1) The Chairman shall preside at all meetings o f the Governing Board. (2) Where at any meeting o f the Governing Board, the Chairman is absent the Vice-Chairman shall preside. (3) In the absence o f both the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman at any meeting o f the Governing Board, the members present may, from amongst their number, elect a temporary Chairman w ho shall preside at that meeting. - 6 Verify source ↗
( 1) The G overning Board shall m eet not less than four tim es during every
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board must meet at least four times each financial year, with extra meetings set by the Chairman or Vice-Chairman, and the Secretary must give each member at least 14 days’ notice of meetings.
6. —( 1) The G overning Board shall m eet not less than four tim es during every financial year and at such additional times as may be fixed by the Chairman or, if he is absent from the United Republic or unable for any reason to act, the Vice-Chairman: provided that, the Chairman or, i f he is absent from the United Republic or is unable for any reason to act, the Vice-Chairman shall, at the request o f at least eight members convene a meeting o f the Governing Board within thirty days o f such requests being made to him in writing. (2) The Secretary o f the Governing Board shall give to each member not less than fourteen days notice o f the time and place o f meeting. Quorum - 7 Verify source ↗
(1) At any m eeting o f the G overning Board not less than one half o f the
AI-assisted research summary: A Governing Board meeting has a quorum only if at least half of the members in office are present. If no quorum appears within half an hour, the Secretary may adjourn the meeting, and the new time must be no later than 14 days after the adjournment.
7. —(1) At any m eeting o f the G overning Board not less than one half o f the members in office for the time being shall constitute a quorum. (2) If a quorum is not present within half an hour o f the time appointed for the m eetin g, the m em bers present, or the majority o f them, or any one member or if the only one present is the Secretary and no member is present, the Secretary' may adjourn the meeting to any time not later than fourteen days from the adjournment. - 8 Verify source ↗
(1) The Seal o f the Academ y shall be o f such shape, size and form as the
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board may तयermine the Academy’s seal shape, size, and form, and the seal must be signed by the persons present when it is affixed.
8 - (1) The Seal o f the Academ y shall be o f such shape, size and form as the Governing Board may determine. (2) The Seal shall be affixed in the presence o f - (a) the Principal; or (b) the Deputy Principal , or, (c) such person or persons appointed in writing by the Principal in that behalf, and the person or persons present shall sign over or underneath the sealing w itness thereof. - 9 Verify source ↗
Subject to the provisions o f this Schedule the Governing Board may regulate its
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board may regulate its own proceedings, subject to this Schedule.
9. Subject to the provisions o f this Schedule the Governing Board may regulate its own proceedings. Passsed in the National Assembly on the 12th April, 2005. The Seal o f the Governing Board G overn ing Board may regulate its proceed ings D a m ia n S . F o k a , Clerk o f the National Assembly 416
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The Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy Act, 2005
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