The National Defence College - Tanzania (Establishment) Order, 2020
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This section is a heading section listing topics such as citation, interpretation, establishment of the College, its objectives and functions, governance wings, academic awards, and the College Governing Board. This section concerns the establishment of the Board and refers to its powers, duties, and committees. This section lists the administrative staff of the College, the Chancellor, and the Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania. This section is a table of contents listing administration, financial provisions, and miscellaneous provisions for the College. This section is a heading for a government notice covering by-laws, immunity, functions and staff of a former college, protection of property, revocation, seal, and execution of documents.
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Section 9
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a heading section listing topics such as citation, interpretation, establishment of the College, its objectives and functions, governance wings, academic awards, and the College Governing Board.
9. Citation. Interpretation. PART II THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COLLEGE Establishment of the College. Objectives and functions of the College. Governance wings of the College. Function of the wings. Conferring symbol ‘ndc’. Academic awards. Conferring of academic award. PART III COLLEGE GOVERNING BOARD
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PART III
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Section 10
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the establishment of the Board and refers to its powers, duties, and committees.
10. Establishment of the Board. 1 Constitution Of The United Republic GN NO 231(contd.) Powers and duties of the Board. Committees of the Board. - 16 Verify source ↗
Section 16
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists the administrative staff of the College, the Chancellor, and the Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania.
16. Administrative staff of College. Chancellor. Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania. - 29 Verify source ↗
Section 29
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a table of contents listing administration, financial provisions, and miscellaneous provisions for the College.
29. PART IV ADMINISTRATION OF THE COLLEGE Senior directing staff. Junior directing staff. Director of studies. Function of director of studies. College Secretary. Supporting staff. PART V FINANCIAL PROVISIONS Funds of the College. Annual budget estimates. Power to invest. Accounts and audits. Convocation and Associations. President of the Convocation and procedures of Convocation. Alumni Association. PART VI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Fees and Allowances. - 10 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be established a Board of the
AI-assisted research summary: This section establishes the College Governing Board, lists its members, and makes the Board accountable to the President.
10. (1) There shall be established a Board of the College known as the College Governing Board which shall be made of the following members:- (a) the Chief Secretary who shall be a Chairperson; (b) the Permanent Secretary of responsible for Public Service; (c) the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry the Ministry responsible for Defence and National Service; (d) the Permanent Secretary of responsible for Foreign Affairs; (e) the Chief of the Defence Force; (f) the Judge Advocate General; (g) one member representing the Ministry responsible the Ministry for Finance; (h) one member representing the Ministry responsible for Technical Education; (i) one member from Zanzibar appointed by the President of Zanzibar; (2) The Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania shall be an Ex-Officio member and Secretary to the Board. (3) The provisions of the Schedule to this Instrument shall have effect in respect of membership of the Board, tenure, proceedings, duties and other matters related to the Board. (4) The Board shall be accountable to the President. Powers and Functions of - 11 Verify source ↗
The Board shall have powers to perform the
AI-assisted research summary: The Board has power to carry out listed College functions, including policy, management, curriculum approval, fees, budget proposals, welfare matters, and other necessary acts.
11. The Board shall have powers to perform the following functions - 9 GN NO 231(contd.) Board Constitution Of The United Republic (a) to formulate policies of the College; (b) to govern and control the management of the College; (c) to authorize curricular of studies for award of prestigious “ndc” symbol and other academic programmes of the College; (d) to prescribe the terms and conditions which must be fulfilled before the award of the prestigious “ndc” symbol to any graduate of the College; (e) to describe welfare of College Staff and course members of the College; (f) to endorse the College budget proposals; (g) to prescribe tuition fees payable by the course members to the College; (h) to establish other wings whenever needs arises; and (i) to do all such other acts which are necessary or expedient for the proper discharge of its functions and functions of the College under this Instrument. Establishment of Committees - 12 Verify source ↗
The Academic and Management Committees and
AI-assisted research summary: The Board must establish the Academic and Management Committees and any other required committees, and the Minister must approve them.
12. The Academic and Management Committees and any other committee(s) as may be required shall be established by the Board and approved by the Minister. The Members and functions of Committee - 13 Verify source ↗
The members and the functions of all Committees
AI-assisted research summary: The Board determines the members and functions of Committees under Article 12, and the Minister must approve them.
13. The members and the functions of all Committees established under Article 12 shall be determined by the Board and approved by the Minister. PART IV ADMINISTRATION OF THE COLLEGE Administration of College Appointment of Chancellor
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Section 39
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a heading for a government notice covering by-laws, immunity, functions and staff of a former college, protection of property, revocation, seal, and execution of documents.
39. Board to make by-laws. Immunity. Functions of former College to be carried by College. Staff of former college. Protection of property. Revocation of GN. No. 75 of 2012. Seal of College. Execution of documents. 2 Constitution Of The United Republic GN NO 231(contd.) SCHEDULE GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 231 published on 27/3/20 THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA, 1977 (CAP. 2) ______ INSTRUMENT _______ Made under Article 36(1) ____________ WHEREAS Article 36(1) of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, 1977, vests in the President powers to establish and disestablish such offices in the Service of the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania; AND WHEREAS knowledge on National Security and Strategy is an important component on National Defence development and for preparing National leaders; AND WHEREAS most nations in the world have established National Defence Colleges for that purpose and the Government acknowledges the need for establishing National Defence College - Tanzania for purpose of imparting knowledge on national and international Defence and security issues to selected senior military officers and Government officials, by taking into account the global environment and internationally agreed goals; AND WHEREAS the Government intends to establish National Defence College - Tanzania which its objective is to equip senior military officers and Government officials with necessary background and understanding of the complex general system of economic, political, military, scientific, international relations, national organizational aspects and planning necessary for security both in its internal dynamics and external compulsions; 3 Constitution Of The United Republic GN NO 231(contd.) NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers vested in the President by Article 36(1) of the Constitution and all other powers enabling in that behalf, I, JOHN POMBE JOSEPH MAGUFULI, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, DO HEREBY orders as follows: PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Citation - 30 Verify source ↗
The Minister may, by order issued under his hand,
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may make an order to set the fees and allowances payable to Board members.
30. The Minister may, by order issued under his hand, prescribe the fees and allowances payable to the members of the Board. 16 Constitution Of The United Republic GN NO 231(contd.) Minister to make directives - 31 Verify source ↗
(1) The Minister may give to the Board directives
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may issue general or specific directives to the Board, and the Board must follow them. If the directives relate to academic awards, the Minister must consult the education minister first.
31. (1) The Minister may give to the Board directives of a general or specific nature which shall be consistent with the the purposes and provisions of performance by the Board of any of its functions under this Instrument, and the Board shall give effect to every such direction. this Instrument, as to (2) Notwithstanding subarticle 31 (1), in issuing directives that relates to academic awards such as degrees, diplomas and certificates, the Minister shall consult with the Minister responsible for education matters. Board to make by-laws - 32 Verify source ↗
(1) The Board may, with the approval of the
AI-assisted research summary: The Board may make by-laws only with the Minister’s approval, and it must consult the Council when prescribing awards.
32. (1) The Board may, with the approval of the Minister make by-laws for the better carrying out of the purposes of this Instrument, and without prejudice to the generality of this Article, may make by-laws prescribing- (a) awards which may be conferred or granted by the College, the conditions which must be fulfilled and manner of granting the awards; (b) the conduct of examinations and practical training assessments; (c) fees for course members admitted to the College; and (d) for any matter or thing which, in the opinion of the Board is necessary to provide for the furtherance of the functions and objects of the College. (2) Notwithstanding subarticle 32 (1), the Board shall, in prescribing the awards under subarticle 32 (1) (a), consult the Council for the purpose of validation and approval of the awards. - 33 Verify source ↗
Anything done or omitted to be done by any
AI-assisted research summary: College board members, committee members, and supporting staff are not personally liable for actions or omissions made in good faith while carrying out functions given by this Instrument.
33. Anything done or omitted to be done by any member of the Board, Academic Committee, Management Committee and supporting staff of the College shall not, if it was done or omitted in good faith in the execution of the functions conferred upon such member or officer by this Instrument, render such member or officer personally liable for such action or omission. 17 Immunity Constitution Of The United Republic GN NO 231(contd.) Functions of former College to be carried by College Staff of former College Protection of property Revocation of GN. No 75 of 2012 - 34 Verify source ↗
(1) All the duties and functions of the former
AI-assisted research summary: The College takes over the former College’s duties and functions, and existing course members and graduates are treated as members and alumni of the new College.
34. -(1) All the duties and functions of the former College shall vest to the College and the College shall carry out and continue the functions of the former College in accordance with the provisions of this Instrument and all course members who immediately before the date of commencement of this Instrument were course members of the former College shall as from the date of commencement of this Instrument become course members of the College and shall continue with programmes for which they were enrolled until the end of their courses. (2) All graduates of the former College notwithstanding that they were not enrolled in the College, shall upon coming into force of this Instrument become graduates of the College and Alumni of the same. - 35 Verify source ↗
(1) Salaries, allowances and other fringe benefits
AI-assisted research summary: The College must keep paying the former college staff’s salaries, allowances, and other fringe benefits until the Board changes that arrangement; the Board must also set the procedure for dealing with the former college staff.
35.-(1) Salaries, allowances and other fringe benefits that was payable to the former college staff shall be maintained by the College until such time as may be preferred for change by the Board. (2) Subject to Sub article 35 (1), the Board shall formulate the manner or procedure in which to deal with the staff of the former college. - 36 Verify source ↗
All assets and liabilities of the former College shall
AI-assisted research summary: When this Instrument comes into operation, all assets and liabilities of the former College vest in the College.
36. All assets and liabilities of the former College shall vest to the College upon coming into operation of this Instrument. - 37 Verify source ↗
(1) The Defence Forces (Establishment of the
AI-assisted research summary: This section revokes the 2012 Order and says past acts done under it are treated as done under this Instrument if they are consistent with it.
37.-(1) The Defence Forces (Establishment of the National Defence College) Order, 2012, GN No. 75 of 2012 is hereby revoked. (2) Notwithstanding the revocation of GN No. 75 of 2012 made under Sub article 37 (1) anything done, omitted or any action taken under the revoked Order shall in so far as it is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Instrument, be deemed to be done, omitted or taken under the corresponding provisions of this Instrument; Seal of College - 38 Verify source ↗
(1) The Seal of the College shall be of such shape,
AI-assisted research summary: The Board determines the College seal’s shape, size, and form, and may nominate who authenticates it.
38. (1) The Seal of the College shall be of such shape, 18 Constitution Of The United Republic GN NO 231(contd.) size and form as the Board may determine. (2) The Seal of the College shall be authenticated by: (a) the Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania ; or (b) College Secretary or any other officer of the College Staff as the Board may nominate in that behalf. Execution of documents - 39 Verify source ↗
All documents to which the College is a party,
AI-assisted research summary: Documents involving the College must be executed by the Commandant, the College Secretary, or another College staff member nominated by the Board.
39. All documents to which the College is a party, shall be executed on behalf of the College by: (a) the Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania; or (b) College Secretary or a ny other College Staff as the Board may nominate in that behalf. _________ SCHEDULE ____________ (Made under Article 11(2)) ________ PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE BOARD Delegation of powers of Board
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PART I
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This Instrument shall be cited as the National
AI-assisted research summary: This instrument must be cited as the National Defence College - Tanzania (Establishment) Order, 2019.
1. This Instrument shall be cited as the National Defence College - Tanzania (Establishment) Order, 2019. Interpretation - 2 Verify source ↗
In this Instrument unless the context otherwise
AI-assisted research summary: This section defines terms used in the Instrument, such as the Academic Committee, Act, Board, Chancellor, College, College Secretary, Minister, President, and others.
2. In this Instrument unless the context otherwise Cap. 192 Cap 129 requires: “Academic Committee” means the committee established under Article 12 of this Instrument; “Act” means the National Defence Act; “appointing authority” in relation to any member of the College Governing Board means the person or body of persons by whom such member was appointed or elected to the College Governing Board; “award” means a prize or other mark of recognition given in appreciation of an academic achievement; “Board” means the College Governing Board established under Article 10; “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the College appointed under Article 15. “Chairperson” means Chairperson of the Board; “College” means The National Defence College-Tanzania established under Article 3; “College Secretary” means the College Secretary appointed under Article 21; “Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania” means the head of the College who is also an Accounting Officer of the College, appointed under Article 16; “Convocation” means Article 27; the Convocation established under “course members” means senior military officers and Government officials selected or appointed to attend the National Defence Course; “Council” means National Council for Technical Education established under Section 3(1) of the National Council 4 Constitution Of The United Republic GN NO 231(contd.) for Technical Education Act; “Defence Forces” means Tanzania Peoples’ Defence Forces; “Director of Studies” means the Director of Studies appointed under Article 19; “former College” means the National Defence College that was in existence before the coming into operation of this Instrument; “financial year” means the period of twelve month commencing on the 1st day of July to 30th day of June in any calendar year; “member” in relation to the Board includes the Chairman; “Minister” means the Minister responsible for Defence and National Service; “NDC – TZ” means National Defence College – Tanzania; “ndc” means the prestigious symbol of NDC-TZ conferred by the Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania to Course Members who have satisfied the requirements for such conferment; “Directing Staff” means Senior and Junior Directing Staff who are running the NDC - TZ Programmes; “President” means the President of the United Republic of Tanzania; “sponsoring agent” means Government organizations and Governments of participating countries which send course members to the NDC–TZ for studies ; “Supporting Staff” means officers, men and civilian officials of the National Defence College - Tanzania. “Seal” means Seal of the College. PART II ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COLLEGE Establishment of College
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(1) There shall be established a prestigious College
AI-assisted research summary: The National Defence College - Tanzania is to be established as a body corporate with specified powers.
3.- (1) There shall be established a prestigious College to be known as The National Defence College - Tanzania. (2) The College shall be a body corporate and shall: (a) have perpetual succession and common seal; (b) in its corporate name, be capable of suing and being sued; (c) be capable of purchasing and otherwise acquiring, immovable and alienating, any movable and property; (d) be capable of entering into contracts; (e) have power to borrow such sums of money as it may require for its purposes; and 5 GN NO 231(contd.) Objectives and functions of College Constitution Of The United Republic (f) have powers to perform all other acts and things which are necessary for the proper performance of its function under this Instrument. - 4 Verify source ↗
(1) Objectives of the College shall be
AI-assisted research summary: The College’s objectives and functions are set out, and the Board must follow the Act, national policies, and guidelines issued by Defence Forces Authorities when carrying them out.
4.-(1) Objectives of the College shall be:- (a) to provide a facility (forum) for course members from various organizations of the Government for the purpose of giving them a structured exposure to diverse issues related to national security; (b) to facilitate an individual development of a course member by creating at the College the necessary academic environment related to national security; (c) to develop mutual understanding between different organizations of the Government by creating necessary working environment and opportunities for development of such understanding between course members; and (d) to be an instrument for the Government to foster understanding, cooperation, regional cooperation regional and the national, in and international security related fields. linkages (2) Functions of the College shall be:- (a) to offer an opportunity to senior military officers and government officials enrolled as course members of getting together and exchanging ideas and hence enabling holistic appreciation of the situation both in peace and war times; (b) to offer training programmes to professional and semi-professional qualifications in various disciplines related to defence, security and other fields as the Board may from time to time decide; leading (c) to conduct examinations and to grant “ndc” prestigious symbol, degrees, diplomas, certificates and other awards of the College to a course member that has qualified for such award; (d) to provide general education and offer a wider outlook on a wide scope of state affairs to the senior military officers and government officials holding highly specialized appointments; (e) to prepare present and future Tanzania leaders in the state of the art and competencies in the conduct of national management, government business and 6 Constitution Of The United Republic GN NO 231(contd.) decision making on issues of national security and strategies; (f) to provide professional think-tank role for Tanzania in equipping Government policy makers with requisite economic, political, military, scientific, international relations and national organizational knowledge necessary for understanding of national security in its internal and external dynamics; (g) to prepare leaders for grand strategic decision making in the national defence and security; (h) to develop the leadership and professional skills of managers of defence and security organs; (i) to provide a professional exposition of the fundamentals of national interests, national security and strategic issues to existing and future cadres of national leadership and managers of security and strategic organs; (j) to provide a structured exposure to diverse issues related to national security of modern states in general, and Tanzania in particular; (k) to develop the competences of policy makers in objectively and critically analyzing national and international situations as well as dealing with requirements of defence and security policy and decision making; (l) to create necessary academic environment to individual course members in relation to national defence and security issues; (m) to develop a thorough and sustainable mutual understanding between different organizations and Government institutions as a prerequisite for synergizing the various policies; (n) to stimulate and promote nationalistic and cultural development of the United Republic for the benefits of the people of Tanzania (o) to publish and disseminate materials produced in connection with the work and activities of the College, including teaching manuals and materials, textbooks, newsletters, journals and results of any research carried out by the College in accordance with the law; (p) to initiate, organize and participate in both local seminars, meeting and and to national security and conferences relating strategic training and development of the discipline international 7 Constitution Of The United Republic GN NO 231(contd.) in its entirety; (q) to affiliate or associate with other academic colleges and other training institutions with the approval of the Board; and (r) engage in self-reliance activities for effectively financing and promotion of entrepreneurship. (3) In performing the objects and functions under Sub article (1) and (2), the Board shall be guided by the Act, various national policies and any other guidelines promulgated by Defence Forces Authorities. - 5 Verify source ↗
(1) The College is organized into Academic Wing,
AI-assisted research summary: The College must be organized into specified wings, and any additional wing needs Board establishment with Minister approval.
5.-(1) The College is organized into Academic Wing, Research Wing, Administrative Wing and any other Wing as may be established by the Board with approval of the Minister. (2) All Wings established under Subarticle 5 (1), shall be under the directives of the Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania and supported by Directing and Supporting staff. Governance Wings of College Functions of Wings - 6 Verify source ↗
Functions of the Wings shall be as directed by the
AI-assisted research summary: The Wings’ functions must be directed by the Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania, with Board approval.
6. Functions of the Wings shall be as directed by the Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania upon approval of the Board. Conferrin g symbol ‘ndc’ Academic awards - 7 Verify source ↗
The Commandant of the National Defence College
AI-assisted research summary: The Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania must confer the College’s “ndc” symbol on course members who have satisfied the College’s requirements.
7. The Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania shall confer the College prestigious symbol of “ndc” to all course members who have satisfied the requirements of the College. - 8 Verify source ↗
(1) The College may confer Doctorate and Masters
AI-assisted research summary: The College may confer academic awards, and the Academic Committee may confer Masters or Doctor honoris causa with Council approval.
8.-(1) The College may confer Doctorate and Masters Degrees, diplomas, certificates and such other academic awards as may be prescribed by the Academic Committee with the approval of the Council. (2) The provisions of subarticle 8 (1) also shall apply to the degree of Masters or Doctor honoris causa which the Academic Committee, with the approval of the Council, may confer upon any person who in the opinion of the Academic Committee, has the advancement of national leadership, national security and rendered distinguished service in 8 Constitution Of The United Republic GN NO 231(contd.) strategy or has otherwise rendered himself worthy of such conferment. Conferring of academic awards - 9 Verify source ↗
With the exception of conferment of award under
AI-assisted research summary: Except for awards under Article 7, the College’s academic awards are to be conferred by the Chancellor or another guest of honour proposed by the Academic Committee.
9. With the exception of conferment of award under Article 7, all academic awards of the College shall be conferred to by the Chancellor or any other guest of honour proposed by the Academic Committee. PART III BOARD OF THE COLLEGE Establishment of Board
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The College shall be administered by military,
AI-assisted research summary: The College is to be administered by military, academic, and non-academic staff.
14. The College shall be administered by military, academic and non-academic staff. - 15 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be a Chancellor, who shall be
AI-assisted research summary: A Chancellor must be appointed by the President, may confer awards of the College, and holds office on the terms set out in the instrument of appointment.
15. (1) There shall be a Chancellor, who shall be appointed by the President. (2) One of the functions of the Chancellor is to confer degrees, diplomas, certificates and other awards of the College to College graduates, and shall have such other non-executive functions and privileges as are or shall be determined by the 10 Constitution Of The United Republic GN NO 231(contd.) Board. The Commandant of National Defence College - Tanzania (3) Chancellor shall hold office for such period and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the instrument of appointment. - 16 Verify source ↗
(1) The President upon the advice of the Minister
AI-assisted research summary: The President, on the Minister’s advice, must appoint a Defence Forces officer of at least Major General rank as Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania.
16. (1) The President upon the advice of the Minister shall appoint an officer of the Defence Forces not below the rank of Major General to be the Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania. (2) The Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania shall be responsible to the Board. (3) The Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania shall hold office for such period and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the instrument of appointment. (4) Notwithstanding terms and conditions under subarticle 16 (3), the Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania shall be an alumnus of any recognized National Defence College or National Defence University and shall be a holder of academic qualifications of at least master’s degree of any discipline from any recognized University. (5) The Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania shall be the chairperson of the Academic and Management Committees. Senior directing staff - 17 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be senior military and civilian
AI-assisted research summary: This section sets qualification and appointment requirements for senior military and civil service directing staff, and says senior directing staff must ensure smooth implementation of the College’s academic programmes.
17. (1) There shall be senior military and civilian directing staff. (2) The senior military directing staff shall be officers of the Defence Forces not below the rank of Brigadier General and shall possess at least bachelor degree from any recognized university or academic institution and shall be a graduate of National Defence College or National Defence University or War College. (3) The senior civil service directing staff shall be civil servants holding appointment not below the position of the Director or its equivalent appointed by the appointing authority and shall possess at least bachelor degree from any recognized university or academic institution and shall be a graduate of 11 Constitution Of The United Republic GN NO 231(contd.) Junior directing staff The Director of Studies National Defence College or National Defence University. (4) The role of the senior directing staff is to ensure the smooth implementation of the College academic programmes. (5) Senior directing staff shall hold office for such period and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the instrument of their appointment proposed by the Board and approved by the minister. - 18 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be junior military and civilian
AI-assisted research summary: The section creates junior military and civilian directing staff and says their appointment terms are set by the Board.
18. (1) There shall be junior military and civilian directing staff. (2) The junior military directing staff shall be officers of the Defence Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. (3) The junior civil service directing staff shall be civil servants holding the appointment of a principal officer (1) or (2). (4) Junior directing staff shall hold office for such period and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the instrument of their appointment by the Board. - 19 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be a Director of studies who shall
AI-assisted research summary: A Director of Studies must be appointed by the Board, and the appointee must meet the stated academic qualification.
19.-(1) There shall be a Director of studies who shall be appointed by the Board. (2) No person shall be appointed as the Director of Studies under subarticle 19 (1) unless he or she is or was a professor or an associate professor of social sciences in an recognised university or academic institution. (3) The Director of Studies shall hold office for such period and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the instrument of appointment. Functions of the Director of Studies - 20 Verify source ↗
The Director of Studies shall
AI-assisted research summary: The Director of Studies must manage academic and consultancy programmes, quality assurance, curriculum development, academic supervision, and related duties assigned by the Commandant.
20. The Director of Studies shall: (a) be responsible for all matters pertaining to the academic and consultancy programmes; (b) be responsible for quality assurance matters; (c) assist and advise the Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania on matters pertaining training to academic affairs, programmes; studies and 12 Constitution Of The United Republic GN NO 231(contd.) (d) oversee and coordinate curriculum development; (e) provide a link between College and other higher including academic and learning technical education regulatory authorities; institutions (f) oversee the smooth running of the curriculum and the assessment methodology; (g) provide academic supervision to course members pursuing doctoral, masters, diplomas and certificate programmes; and (h) such other functions as may be prescribed by the Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania. The College Secretary - 21 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be a College Secretary who shall be
AI-assisted research summary: A College Secretary must be appointed by the Board, meet the stated military rank and education requirements, and carry out the College’s administrative and academic support functions.
21. (1) There shall be a College Secretary who shall be an officer of Defence Forces not below the rank of Brigadier General who possesses at least a bachelor degree from any recognized academic institution or university. (2) The College Secretary shall be appointed by the Board. (3) The College Secretary shall be responsible for: (a) all administrative matters pertaining to the College and academic support; and (b) such other functions as may be prescribed by the Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania. (4) The College Secretary shall hold office for such period and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the instrument of appointment. Supporting staff to College Secretary - 22 Verify source ↗
The College Secretary shall be supported by two
AI-assisted research summary: The College Secretary must be supported by academic staff and administrative staff.
22. The College Secretary shall be supported by two categories of supporting staff as follows: (a) the Academic Staff who shall include:- (i) Junior Directing Staff Research and References; (ii) Research Coordinators; and (iii) Directing Staff Coordination; (b) the administrative staff who shall include- (i) an Officer Commanding; (ii) a College Financial Comptroller; 13 Constitution Of The United Republic GN NO 231(contd.) (iii) a staff officer responsible for administration; (iv) a staff officer responsible for IT Systems; (v) A staff officer responsible for logistics; and (vi) any other such officers as the Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania may determine. PART V FINANCIAL PROVISIONS Sources of Funds of the College
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The Sources of funds and resources of the College
AI-assisted research summary: The College’s funds come from appropriations, fees and charges, donations and grants, investment income, approved borrowing for development projects, and other sums payable to or vested in the College.
23.The Sources of funds and resources of the College shall consist of: (a) such sums of money as may be appropriated by Parliament for the purposes of the College; (b) All course members’ fees and other charges payable to the College; (c) any sums which may be payable to the College by way of donations, gifts, grants or bequest from any lawful sources within or outside the United Republic; (d) any sums accrued from the College’s investments; (e) any sums which the College with the approval of the Minister responsible for Finance may borrow the College approved the purposes of for development project(s); and (f) any sums which may in any manner become payable to or vested in the College as a result of or in the course of discharging its functions under this Instrument. Annual budget estimates - 24 Verify source ↗
(1) Within three months before closure of the
AI-assisted research summary: Management must prepare annual budget estimates before the financial year ends, and the Board must consider, approve, and forward them to the Minister. College expenditure may only be incurred in accordance with this Article.
24.- (1) Within three months before closure of the financial year, the management shall prepare for the approval of the Board, annual budget estimates of the revenue and expenditure of the College that include provisions for all estimated expenditure for the ensuing financial year. (2) The Board shall, subject to such modification as it may consider appropriate, consider and approve the estimates prepared in accordance with this article and thereafter forward 14 Constitution Of The United Republic GN NO 231(contd.) the proposed estimates to the Minister. (3) The expenditure for the purpose of the College shall not be incurred save in accordance with this Article. Powers to invest - 25 Verify source ↗
The Board shall, with the approval of the
AI-assisted research summary: The Board may invest the College’s funds or place them on deposit, but only with the Minister’s approval.
25. The Board shall, with the approval of the Minister, have powers to invest the funds of the College in such investments as it may think fit or may place such funds on deposit at such banks as may determine. Accounts and audits - 26 Verify source ↗
(1) The Board shall cause to be kept proper
AI-assisted research summary: The Board must keep proper accounts, get them audited, and send audited documents to the Minister on time.
26.-(1) The Board shall cause to be kept proper accounts and shall, as soon as practicable but not later than three months after the end of each financial year, cause such accounts relating to such financial year together with a statement of income and expenditure during financial year be submitted to the Controller and Auditor- General for auditing. (2) The audited accounts under Sub-article 26 (1) shall be tabled before a meeting of the Board for approval and implementation of the Controller and Auditor- General’s findings. (3) As soon as the accounts of the College have been audited and in any case not later than six months after the closure of the financial year, the Board shall submit to the Minister a copy of the audited statement of accounts together with a copy of the report made by the Controller and Auditor General on the statement of accounts. Convocation - 27 Verify source ↗
There is hereby established a Convocation of the
AI-assisted research summary: This section establishes a Convocation for the College and lists who belongs to it.
27. There is hereby established a Convocation of the College which shall consist of- (a) the Chancellor; (b) the Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania; (c) all members of the Academic Wing; (d) the College Secretary; (e) all holders of the symbol “ndc” resident in the United Republic; (f) such persons as the Commandant of the National Defence College - Tanzania may, upon recommendation by the Academic Committee, appoint to be members of the Convocation. 15 Constitution Of The United Republic GN NO 231(contd.) Chairperson of Convocation and procedures of Convocation Alumni association - 28 Verify source ↗
(1) The Convocation shall at its meeting elect
AI-assisted research summary: The Convocation must elect a chairperson at its meeting, meet at least once a year, and give members at least 21 days’ notice of meetings.
28. (1) The Convocation shall at its meeting elect from among its members a chairperson of the Convocation. (2) The chairperson of the Convocation shall, subject to his continuing to be qualified to be a member of the Convocation and unless he sooner dies or resigns, hold office for a period of two years and shall be eligible for re-election. (3) The chairperson of the Convocation shall preside over the meetings of the Convocation. (4) The College Secretary shall be the secretary to the Convocation. (5) The Convocation shall meet at least once a year at such times as may be necessary or expedient for the transaction of its business. (6) The secretary to the Convocation shall give every member of the Convocation at least twenty one days’ notice of the date, time and place of the meeting. (7) Where at any meeting of the Convocation the Chairperson is absent, the members present may elect from amongst themselves a temporary chairperson who shall preside over the meeting. (8) Fifteen members shall constitute the quorum for the meeting of the Convocation. - 29 Verify source ↗
(1) The Board may approve the establishment of
AI-assisted research summary: The Board may approve alumni associations for National Defence Course alumni, and approved associations may send their resolutions to the Board and the Academic Committee.
29. (1) The Board may approve the establishment of alumni associations for the alumni of the National Defence Course whose affairs shall be governed by their constitutions which shall be subject to approval by the Board including amendment thereof. (2) An Alumni Association whose establishment is approved under subarticle 29 (1), shall have the right to transmit its resolutions to the Board and the Academic Committee. PART VI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Fees and allowances
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The Board may by instrument in writing under the Seal
AI-assisted research summary: The Board may delegate any of its powers under this Instrument, but only by a written instrument under the College seal.
1. The Board may by instrument in writing under the Seal of the College, delegate to any committee of its members or College Staff of any of its powers under this Instrument. Vice- Chairman Meetings of Board - 2 Verify source ↗
The Board shall elect one of its Members to be Vice
AI-assisted research summary: The Board must elect one of its members as Vice Chairman.
2. The Board shall elect one of its Members to be Vice Chairman who shall serve office for such period as may be determined by Board. - 3 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to any general or specific instructions by
AI-assisted research summary: The Board must meet four times each financial year, unless the Board decides otherwise and subject to any Ministerial instructions.
3.-(1) Subject to any general or specific instructions by the Minister, the Board shall meet four times on each financial year or as it may be decided by the Board. (2) Notwithstanding subarticle 3 (1), the Chairman may, by request in writing of at least six members, convene a meeting of the Board within twenty one days of such request. 19 Constitution Of The United Republic GN NO 231(contd.) in his absence (3) The Chairperson, or Chairperson, shall preside in all meetings of the Board. (4) In the absence of both Chairperson and Vice- Chairperson at any meeting of the Board, the members present may elect a temporary Chairperson who shall preside at that meeting from amongst themselves; the Vice (5) The Board may co-opt any person who is in its opinion desirable to attend and participate in the deliberation of a meeting of the Board or committee and such person shall have no right to vote. Quorum - 4 Verify source ↗
At any meeting of the Board, the quorum shall not be
AI-assisted research summary: Board meetings need a quorum of at least two thirds of the Board Members, and the Board may regulate its own proceedings.
4. At any meeting of the Board, the quorum shall not be less than two thirds of the Board Members. Decision by vote Validity of proceedings of the Board Board to regulate its own proceedings - 5 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to the provision relating to casting vote, all
AI-assisted research summary: Board decisions are normally made by majority vote, with abstentions counted as negative votes. In a tie, the presiding Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, or temporary Chairperson gets a casting vote. Urgent matters may be decided by circular decision without a formal meeting, unless six Members require referral to the Board.
5.-(1) Subject to the provision relating to casting vote, all issues at a meeting of the Board shall be decided by a majority of the votes of the Board Members present at the meeting, and if any Member decline or abstain to vote, his or her vote shall be counted in the negative. (2) The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson or temporary Chairperson presiding at any meeting of the Board, shall, in the event of equality of votes, have a casting vote in addition to his or her deliberative vote. (3) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, any decision of the Board may be made without a formal meeting on matters of urgency, by circular decision (s), however, if six Members require that any such decision be referred to the Board for its consideration then that matter shall be considered at the next meeting of the Board - 6 Verify source ↗
Proceedings of the Board or any committee of the
AI-assisted research summary: Board or committee proceedings are not invalid just because there was a vacancy or a defect in a member’s appointment.
6. Proceedings of the Board or any committee of the Board shall not be invalid by reason of any vacancy of any member at the time of such act, proceeding or of any defect in the appointment of any Member - 7 Verify source ↗
Subject to this schedule, the Board shall regulate its
AI-assisted research summary: The Board must regulate its own proceedings, subject to this schedule.
7. Subject to this schedule, the Board shall regulate its own proceedings . 20 Constitution Of The United Republic GN NO 231(contd.) State House, 22nd February, 2020 JOHN POMBE JOSEPH MAGUFULI President 21
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The National Defence College - Tanzania (Establishment) Order, 2020
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