Copperbelt University Act, 1987
This section defines key terms used in the Act.
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This section defines key terms used in the Act. A university called the Copperbelt University is established, and it must carry out specified higher-education and research functions. This section says the University has a Chancellor, the President is the Chancellor, and the Chancellor presides over ceremonial assemblies and confers degrees and other academic distinctions. This section is titled “Interpretation” and appears to relate to the establishment, functions, and principal officers of the University. This section is titled “Establishment and general functions of University.”
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PART I
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In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires
This section defines key terms used in the Act.
2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires " Bursar " means tho Bursar appointed under section Short tltlo 11nd oommenoo rnont Inter protatlon nine; " Boards of Studies " means the Boards of Studies es tablished by sectiou twenty-three; " Chancellor " means the Chancellor as roferred to iu Reotion four; " Council " means the Council osta.blishod by section eleven; " Departmont" means a. teaching or research unit of the University recognised a.s a component of a School; " Deputy Vico-Cha.ncollor " means the Deputy Vico Ohanoellor appointed undor section six; "Librarian" mean.� the Librarian a.ppoin� under section eiglu; 150 No. 19 of 1987] Copper-belt University "Party" means tho Uniiod National Independenoo Pany; " Regis11rar " means the Registrar appointed un der se�ion seven; " School " means an academic uni11 of tho University in which teaching, study and Jee.ming a.re pursued; " Senate " means the Senate established by section twenty; "University" means the University established by section three ; " Vice-Chancellor " means the Vice-Chancellor appointed under soctionfive. PART II ESTA13LISIIMENT, FUNCTIONS AND P:8.INOIPAL OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY E9tabllsh· mentand general funotioDll of unlveraity - 2 Verify source ↗
Interpretation
This section is titled “Interpretation” and appears to relate to the establishment, functions, and principal officers of the University.
2. Interpretation PART li ESTA.BLISHMEN1', FUNCTIONS AND PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF TD U .NIVERSITY
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(1) There is hereby established a university by tho no.me
A university called the Copperbelt University is established, and it must carry out specified higher-education and research functions.
3. (1) There is hereby established a university by tho no.me a.nd style of the Copperbelt University which shall be the successor institution to the institution hitherto known as the University of Zambia at Ndola. (2) The general functions of the University a.re- (a} to provide higher education, promote research and advancement of learning; and (b) to disseminate knowledge and to hold out to all persons regardless of their race, political opinions, colow-, creod or sex, tho opportunity of acquiring higher education. (3) For the purpose of carrying out the functions referred to in subsection (2), it shall be tho duty of the University, so far as its resources permit-- (a) to provide facilities appropriate to a university of the highest standing for the pursuit of learning and research and for the acquisition of liberal, professional and technological education responsive to the needs of Zambia; and (b) to make those facilities available on proper terms to such persons as are equipped to benefit from the use of the facilities. Chancellor - 4 Verify source ↗
(1) Thero shall be a Chancellor of the University who
This section says the University has a Chancellor, the President is the Chancellor, and the Chancellor presides over ceremonial assemblies and confers degrees and other academic distinctions.
4. (1) Thero shall be a Chancellor of the University who shall be tha titular head of the University. (2) The President shall be the Chancellor. (3) The Chancellor shall preside at all ceremonial assemblies of the University and shall, in the name) of the University, confer all degrees and other academic titles and distinctions pf the University. Copperbelt UniverBify [No. 19 of 1987 147 THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY ACT, 1987 ARRANGEMENT OF 8E0TIONS PART I PRELIMINARY Section
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PART li
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Establishment a.nd general functions of University
This section is titled “Establishment and general functions of University.”
3. Establishment a.nd general functions of University
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PART III
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Functions and powers of Minister
Section heading: “Functions and powers of Minister.”
10. Functions and powers of Minister PART IV THE Cou.Ncn.
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PART IV
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Tenure of office of members of Council
This section concerns the tenure of office of members of the Council.
14. Tenure of office of members of Council - 16 Verify source ↗
Accounts, audit and reports
Copies of the Act may be obtained from the Government Printer in Lusaka.
16. Accounts, audit and reports Singk copiu of thi.a Ad may b11 oblain«l from IM On1HJm-nl Printar ' P.O. Bo:o 30130, Lu8aka. P"" 80n. 148 No. 19 of 19871 Oop:pt.rbelt UniVdrsily Section - 19 Verify source ↗
Miscellaneous acb'1inistrative provisions
Section heading for miscellaneous administrative provisions in Part V (The Senate).
19. Miscellaneous acb'1inistrative provisions PARTV THE SENATE - 20 Verify source ↗
Establiah.menfl and composition of Senate
Section title: Establishment and composition of the Senate.
20. Establiah.menfl and composition of Senate - 25 Verify source ↗
Heads of Departments
This provision is titled “Heads of Departments” and appears under Part VI, Miscellaneous.
25. Heads of Departments PART VI MISCELLANEOUS
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PART VI
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Discipline a.nd removal from office of staff of University
Section 27 concerns discipline and removal from office of university staff.
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Savings
The Chairman of the Council and the Vice-Chancellor must keep the Chancellor informed, and the Chancellor may order a visitation of the University and decide what action to take on its report.
29. Savings SCHEDULE-Transfer of property Copperbelt University [No. 19 of 1987 151 (4) The Chairman of the Council and the Vice-Chancellor shall keep the Chancellor fully informed concerning the general conduct of the affairs of the University a.nd shall furnish the Chancellor with such information as he may request on any particular matter relating to the affairs of the University. (5) The Chancellor may, at any time, direct that a, visitation of the University be conducted by such persons and for such purposes as may be specified in that direction. (6) The report of a visitation referred to in subsection (5) shall be submitted to the Chancellor, who shall decide what action, if any, may be taken on the report. - 26 Verify source ↗
( I ) There shall be three ma.in categories of staff of the
The section classifies University staff into academic, administrative, and other staff, and sets out removal and appeal procedures for certain staff members.
26. ( I ) There shall be three ma.in categories of staff of the University which shall be designated as " academic staff ", " administrative staff ", and " other staff ". DiBo,plinc and removal of staff from office (2) The " a.oa.demic staff " sha.ll consist of (a) the Vice-Chancellor; (b) the Deputy Vice-Chancellor; (c) the Deans of Schools; (d) the Directors of tho Institute,- or :similar academic bodies · (e) all the 1noml>crs of st,aff a.ppoint,ecl on full-Limo bm-is for teaching and research ; (/) thfl Libnuia.n ; and such o1 her porRons ac; the Co11ncil may from timo t < 1 timA designate. (3) Tho " administrative :..ta.ff '' flhall cuMist , of thoi,c, persons employed by the Uni,·en,ity, other than tho 1\cademic staff, who hold adminisLratiYe, profossionv I or lecbHical po1sti designated by the Council as senior poic;t,,: . (4) The " other staff " t1ball consist of thoi:;e pen,ons employed by the University who a.re neither membo1" of tho academic staff nor of the administrative staff. 27 ( 1 ) If the OhancfUor is satisfied that the Vice-Uha11ceJlor or the Deputy Vice-Chancellor should be removed from his office on grounds of misconduct or of inability to perform tho functions of his office, the Cho.nc�llor ma.y remove the Vice Chancellor or the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. (2) If the Council has reasonable grounds for believing that a member of the academic staff ( other than the Vioo-Cha.noellor or the Deputy Vice-Chancellor) or a member of the aclmini strailive staff should be removed from his office or employment on grounds of misconduct or for failure to perform the functionl'l of his office or employment, the Council shall- (o) give notioo of tho:,;e grounds to the membor in r111l't1tion ; (b) Hu:ipend tho member in quo:,tion from hi:; oJlico 01· employment pending investigations ; (c) make &l'l'8Jl.goments for a special conunitteo appoint.eel by tho Council to inve.stigat.o the matter and to report on it to the Council ; and (d) make arrangements for the member in question to be afforded a.n opportunity of appearing before and being heard by the Hpetial comm itt.co with rei,;pect to the ma.titer; a.'!ld if the Council, aft.er considering tho report of the Hpecia.l Copprrbelt [.'ni.t-ersily l o. 19 of t 981 161 committee, is &1itisfi.ed that the member in question should be removed as a.foresa.id, the Council may so remove him by directing tha.t a. writt.en notice of termination of service be issued to the member in question : Provided that ou grounds of misconduct or for failure to perform the ftmction of the office, the appointment of a Dean of a School or of a. Head of a Department may be withdrawn by the Vico-Cht.ncellor a.ftor consulting tho 11ppropriate Board of Studioli or Dem1 of tho Scl1ool, mi the cai"O may be, 11.ncl aft.er giving tho Donn or th<' }fond of Dcp,wtment an ovpor11uni1ly t,o ho hoard. (3) A mombor of ::-taff romovocl from oflico or omplc,ymont under subsection (2) ha:. a. right to appeal in writing within fourteen days after of his removal from office or employment, to the Chancellor, who Hhall not be obliged to assign any reasons for hls decision. (4) In an appeal t.o the Chancellor under subsection (3), the Uhanoollor may confirm, vary, a.mend or Rot a.sido the deter mination appoalod from or give imch detormina,tion nR the co.se rnay require. (,i) Whore n 1110111bor of the nMdomic or aumini<itmtivo staff hag been romove<l under subooction (2), tho memuor of tht' academic or administrative staff concerned shaU be deemed to be suspended until the expiry of the period a.Uowed for a.ppeal, at which date the removi..1 shall become effective, or, where tl,J) appeal hM been lorlged in time. the suspension shall remain in force until tho Chancollor det-euuines the appeal. (G) Subject to this ,;oction, tho application of disciplinary :1&nctions to membor� of the othor staff of the Univel'Sity shall be in a.coordanoo with their conditions and terms of sorvice, u.s laid down or M v.1.ried from timo to time. - 28 Verify source ↗
(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall have power to exorcise Di11o1pl1ne
The Vice-Chancellor has disciplinary power over University students, and students may appeal certain penalties and exclusions to the Vice-Chancellor.
28. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall have power to exorcise Di11o1pl1ne disciplinary control over students of the University and may ofStudellts consult any conunitteo appoint.ad by him in. that behalf, from among the members of tho University. (2) Tho powers of the Vice-Chancellor under subsection (1) in raga.rd t.o misconduct committed in the Schools, Depart ments, the Library, and Halls of Residence shall be exercised on his behalf by the Dea.us of Schools, Heads of Departments, tho Librarian c1.nd the Dean of Students, respectively : Provided that in the case of exclusion from study or use of facilities, rustica.tion, or expulsion of c1. student, there shall be an opportuuity for appeal by the student to the Vice-Chancellor· (3) Subject to any procedures prescribed in any regulations made undor this Act, any appeal against penalty under sub section (2) shall bo lodged in writing with the Vice-Chancellor within fourteen days of tho imposition of the pona.lty but the penalty shall romn.in effective while the appeal is pending. 161 No. 19 of 1987] Copperbelt Univerailty Savlnga Aot No. 17 of 1079 Act No. 17 of 1979 - 29 Verify source ↗
(1) Nothing in this Act shall affect any right, privilege,
This section preserves pre-commencement rights and actions tied to the University of Zambia at Ndola and allows pending proceedings to continue.
29. (1) Nothing in this Act shall affect any right, privilege, obligation or lic1,bility acquired, accrued or incurred by the Council of the University of Zambia established by the Uni versity of Zambia Act, with respect to the University of Zambia. at Ndola prior to the commencement of this Act or render defective any legal proceedings then instituted by or against that Council, with respect to the.,Pniversity of Zambia. at Ndola. and any such legal proceedings may be continued by or against the Council c1,fter the commencement of this Act. (2) Nothing in this Act shall affect any resolution, instrument notice, appointment, act or deed effected or approved by the Senate of the University of Zambia. established by the Uni versity of Zambia Act, with respect to the University of Zambia. at N dola.. (3) Nothing in this Act shall affect any decision of, or instrument, notice, appointment, a.ct or deed effected by, the Vice-Chancellor or approved by him whether or not on behalf of the Council, Senate or a. committee with respect to the University of Zambia at Ndola. prior to the oommenoement of this Act. SCHEDULE (Sectwn 18) Ta�an::a TO TBX UNIV1m81'l'Y' OJ' T.1[1!1 hol'lmTY OJI' 'l'Blll UNIVBll.SlTY OJ' ZAMBIA AT NI>OLA (1) Every agreement to which the old Cou.noil wa.s o. party immediately before the commencement of this Act, whether in writing or not o.nd whether or not of such o. nature tll!l,t the rights, liabilities and obllga.tlons thereunder could be OBSigned by the old Council, sba.ll, unJees its terms or subieot-matter make it impossible that It should have effect &11 modified in the manner provided by this paragraph, lia.ve effect from the commenoement, 80 far o.s it relates to property tran.:!ferred by this Act to the Cou.ncil, a.a if- (a) the Council bad been e, party to the agreement; and (b) for o.uy reference, however worded and whether expr688 or impUed to the old Council there were substituted, a.s respects anything falling to be done on or after the commencement of tbie Act, a. reference to the Council. (!) Other document:! which refer, whether generally or specifically, to the old Council flho.11 be construed In a.ooordance with para.gre.ph (1) 80 far o.s applioa.ble. (3) Any contra.ct e1�tered into before the date of establishment of the Council on beha.lf of the old Council by any person duly authoriaed in that behalf shall have effect as if the Council had been in existence a.t the date of the contra.ct and had at a.U times been a party thereto in the plo.oe of such person and on any question whether a. person was a. duly a.uthoriaed peraon the oertlfloa.te of the Mmister shaU be conclusive. (4J Any deed executed before the date of establishment of the Counci conferring o.ny benefit upon the old Council shall, subject to this Act, have effeot as if the Cou.ncil had been in exilltence at the date thereof a.nd had at all times been entitled thereunder to receive such benefit and a. reference ill any such deed to the old Council shaU be deemed to be a reference to the C<!uncil. (II) Without prejudice to the JenereJ;ty of the foregoing prov18lon.s of thiB Schedule, where, by opero.tion of la.w or Ulls Aot, any right, lia.bility or oblig• a\ion veet.s in the Cou.noil, the Council a.nd all other persoru, sholl, a.s from the Oopperbelt University [No. 19 of 1987 163 oommoncomf'nt of thi.<1 Act, h11Ye tho samr rights, powers and remedies ond, In prutlo11lar, the some right.I M to the tn1<lng or resisting of legal proceedinga or Lbe maklni: or reetsting of leJ«I appLcol.ions to any authority, for 35C9rt• alnlng, 1-erfootlng or enlorcin,: thnt right, liability or obligntlon os they wuul t t ave had lf it hod at ull t Imes been a right, liability or obUgatlon of the Council. (6) ,\ nv kgal proceed.In£& or application to any nuthorlty rending the l'ommenooment of this Aot by or against the old Council and relating to property transferred by t}tiq Act to the Counoll may be continued on or after that day by or against the Council, (7) Where property transferred hereunder Is situated beyond the jurisdiction of thia Act, then subject to such formolltles 118 the kc auu shall require o.nd the Council shall comply with, these provl'!lona shall, without further IIB8ur&nce, be proof of such transfer to the Council by the old Council or other owners 1\9 the case may be.
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SCHEDULE-Transfer of property
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( 1) There -shall _be a Vice-Chancellor of the University
The Chancellor appoints a Vice-Chancellor, who serves as the University’s academic and administrative head and performs certain ceremonial and degree-conferring functions.
5. ( 1) There -shall _be a Vice-Chancellor of the University appointed by the Chancellor, who shall be the academic and administrative head of the University a.nd who shall, when the Chancellor is unable to do so, preside at the ceremonial assemb lies of the University and shall, in the name of the Uni,ersity, confer all degrees and other academic titles and distinctions of the University. (2) .Any person appointed to the office of Vice-Chancellor ehall hold office for such period as may be determined at the time of his appointment. - 6 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be a. Deputy Vice-Cha.noollor of the
The Chancellor appoints the University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, on the Council’s advice, from among senior academic staff.
6. (1) There shall be a. Deputy Vice-Cha.noollor of the University appointed by the Chancellor from among the senior members of the academic staff of the University on the ad vice of the Council, who shall assist the Vice-Chancellor in his duties and shall act in the place of the Vice-Chancellor when the office of Vice-Chancellor is vacant or the Vice-Chancellor is for any re&SOn absent or otherwise unable to perform his functions. (2) A person appointed to hold the office of Deputy Vice• Chancellor shall hold office for such period as may be deter mined by the Chancellor on tho advice of the Council at the time of his appointment. Vice Chancellor Deputy Vice Chancellor - 7 Verify source ↗
(1) There
The Council appoints a University Registrar, and the Registrar is responsible for university administration and for keeping the Council seal and university records and property.
7. (1) There ehall be a Registrar of the University Registrar appointed by the Council, who shall, under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor, be responsible for the general administration of the University, including the administration of its assets. (2) The Registrar shall be responsible for the custody of the seal of the Council and the records and property of the Uni versity. - 8 Verify source ↗
There shall be a Librarian of the University appointed LlbrarlWl
The Council must appoint a University Librarian, and the Librarian is responsible, under the Vice-Chancellor’s direction, for all library services in the University.
8. There shall be a Librarian of the University appointed LlbrarlWl by the Council, who shall, under the direction of the Vice Cha.noollor, be responsible for the development, control, ma.na.gement and co-ordination of all library S8l'vices in the University. 152 No. 19 of 1987] Copperbelt U ,,iversif y Buraar - 9 Verify source ↗
There shall be a Bursar of the University appoint.ed by
The University Council appoints a Bursar, who works under the Vice-Chancellor’s direction and handles the University’s financial planning, finance administration, and accounts.
9. There shall be a Bursar of the University appoint.ed by the Council, who shall, under the direction of the Vice-Chan cellor, be responsible for the financial planning and general adminiatrotion of the finances of the University and shall maintain the accounts in such form and manner as may be determined by the Council. f'u11CL10il8 nn,t powers uf \linit<tllr Establish ment of Council Powt!J'll&nd functions of Council PAR'l' Hr Tm,: MINISTER - 10 Verify source ↗
( I) 'l'ho .\finister Bha.11 conve_v to the Chnirnum of tho
The Chairman of the Council and the Vice-Chancellor must keep the Minister informed and give requested information about the University. The Minister may make regulations by statutory instrument, after advice from or consultation with the Council or the Senate.
10. ( I) 'l'ho .\finister Bha.11 conve_v to the Chnirnum of tho Council u.ncl tho Vioo- haneolJor ,mch goneml or po.rtiouJar Party or· Govemme11t policies :�� mo.y affect, t,he conduct of the affairs of the Uni ,·ersity. (2) The Chairman of the Council and the Vice-Chancellor shall keep the Minister fully informed on matters of public interest concerning the University and sha.ll furnish the Minister with such information as he may request on any particular matter concerning the Unh·e1·sity or any section of it. (3) The Minister may, on the advice of or a.fte1· consultation with the Council or the Senate, by statutory instrument ma.ke regulations for the better carrying out of the provisions of this Act. P.ARTIV THE COUNCIL - 11 Verify source ↗
Thero is hereby established a Council of the Univorsity
The University Council is established as a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal, and it can sue and be sued.
11. Thero is hereby established a Council of the Univorsity which shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal capable of suing and of boing sued in its corporate name, and with powe1·s, subject to the other pro ,,isions of this Act, to do all such other acts a.nd things as a body corporate may do by law, and as are necessary for, or incidental to, the carrying out of its duties and functions under this Act. - 12 Verify source ↗
(l) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Council
The Council is given control over the University’s property and policy and may take several actions, including charging fees, hiring staff, receiving and spending funds, borrowing money, and running university business.
12. (l) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Council sha.ll be charged with the genoral control and superintendence of the property and policy of the University and in all cases not otherwise provided for by this Act may a.ct in such manner as appears to the Council to be in tho best interosts of the uni versity. (2) Without prejudice to the gene1·a.lity of the foregoing, the Council may- (a) charge fees; (b) engage such academic, administrative and other staff as appears to the Council to be necessary, on such terms a.nd conditions of service (which expression shall include salaries, a.lJowancos, other remuneration and disciplinary control) a.s the Council may determine; Oopperbelt University [No. 19 of 1987 153 (c) receive sums of money by way of grant or donation or in any other way from any source and expend and invest such sums &s it may deem expedient: Provided that the Council shalJ not be obliged to accept a. grant or donation for a particular purpose unless it approves of the purpose and the conditions, if any, attaching thereto; (d) borrow by way of loan or otherwise such sums as its obligations and it may require for meeting discharging its functions undor this Act : Provided tha.t when such borrowing is to be ma.de from sources outside the Republic the consent of the Minister responsible for finance, in consultation with the Minister, shall be obtained ; and (e) carry on any business or undertaking for the purposeia of the University. - 13 Verify source ↗
( l ) The Council shall comist of the following memberF
The Council’s membership, meetings, accounts, reports, and committee delegation are set out here.
13. ( l ) The Council shall comist of the following memberF : Comp06ilion ofCounoil (a) a. Chairman appointed by the ChancelJor; (b) the Vice-Chancellor ; (c) the Deputy Vice-Chancellor; (d) not les:; than five and not more than seven members appointed by the Chancellor on the advice of the M inister, who shall be persons resident in tho Re· public a.nd not employed on the a.ca.deo,ic, aclrninii, trative or other staff of the University ; (e) one member from the local authority in whose areu the UniYersity is located and who she.LI be nominated by the said local authority and appointed by the Chancellor ; (j') not more than four members of the academic staff of the University who sha.U be members of the Senate and who shall be nominated by the Senate and appointed by the Ohimoollor; (g) not more than three members who shall bu associated with universities or inst,it11tion� for higher education outside the Republic u.ncl who shall bo appointed by the Chancellor on tho advit'e of tho .l\linister; (h) not more tl1an three member,; who shall be associated with other universities ot· institutions for higher education within the Republic who shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the advice of tho Minister ; (i) one member who shall lie a graduate of the University a.n.d who e-ha.JJ bo nominated by the graduates o! the Uni\Ewt:.it:, in t-11rh rnannor a11 t,ho Council may determine a.nd appointed by the Chancellor; 154 No. 19 of 1987] Oopperbelt Univer8ity (j) three persons who shall be students of the University and who shall be nominated by the students of the University in such manner as the Council may determine and appointed by the Chancellor; (k) three persons who shall be members of the non academic staff of the University and who shall be nominated by the non-academic staff of the University in such manner as the Council my determine and appointed by the Chancellor; (l) three members nominated by the Party and appointed by tho Chancellor from the Party ; (m) Permanent Secretaries in the Ministries responsible for finance, natural iesourcos, lands and higher edu cation ; and (n) two members of the National Assembly nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the Chancellor. (2) The Council may exercise its powers notwithstanding any vacancy in its membership. (3) There shall be a Vice-Chairman of the Council elected from amongst the members of the Council who shall preside over meetings of the Council in the absence of the Chairman. (4) There may be pa.id by the Council to members of the Council other than public officers such allowances as the Council may after the approval of the 1\-finister determine. (5) The Registrar of the University shall be the Secretary of the Council. Tenure of office of membora of Council 14 (1) Subject to this section, appointed members of the Council shall hold office for three yea.rs and a. retiring member shall be eligible for re-appointment. (2) The office of a member of the Council shall become vaoant- (a) upon his death; or (b) if he is absent without the permission of the Chairman from three consecutive meetings of the Council of which he has had notice ; or (c) on ceasing to be a representative of the particular office or body by virtue of which he became a member of the Council. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2), the Chancellor may at any time revoke the appointment of a member of the Council. (4) A member of the Council may at any time resign his office by notice in writing addressed to the Chancellor. Copperbelt University (No. 19 of 1987 155 15 (1) Subject to this Act, the Council may regulate its own procedure. Procedure of Council (2) The Council shall meet at such times and a.t such places as it ma.y determine for the tra.nsa.ction of its business but not less than three times in each calendar year : Provided tha.t the Chairman may at any time call a meeting of the Council and shall do so when requested in writing by any seven members of the Council. (3) One-third of the members of the Council shall constitute a. quorum at any meeting of the council. (4) If the Chairman a.nd the Vice-Chairman a.re for a.ny reason both absent from any meeting of the Council, the members of the Council present may elect one of their number to preside a.t such meeting. ( 5) Any matter for decision by the Council shall be determined by a. majority of the members of the Council present and voting and where there is an equality of votes the person presiding shall have a casting vote in addition to his deliberative vote. 16 (1) The Council shall ca.use to be kept proper books of account which shall be audited annually by auditors appoin ted by the Council. Accounts, audit and reporta (2) The financial year of the Council aha 11 be the calendar year. (3) The Council shall, not later than six months after the end of ea.ch financial year, prepare a report for the pa.st financial year. (4) The report required by subsection (3) shall, together with a. certified copy of the accounts of the Council as audited and the annual report of the auditors, be la.id before Parliament by the Minister, a.nd copies thereof shall be forwarded to the Chancellor. 17 (1) The Council has power to delegate any of its ad ministrative functions to such special committees or officers as it may appoint. Special committeell (2) Persons who a.re not members of the Council may be appointed to special committees. (3) There may be pa.id by the Council to members of special committees other than public officers such fees a.nd allowances as the Council may a.fterthe approval of the Minister determine. - 18 Verify source ↗
(1) For purposes of this section and the Schedule,
The Senate has several powers over university academic matters, awards, research, internal bodies, and its own procedure. It can also deprive a person of an award after due inquiry for fraudulent, dishonourable, or scandalous conduct, and an affected person may appeal.
18. (1) For purposes of this section and the Schedule, " the old Council " means the Council of the University of Zambia. established by section fourteen of the University of Zambia. Act, and, where necessary, shall include its pre decessors in title. Tro.nefer of property to Council. Act No. 17 of 1979 158 No. 19 of 1987] Oopperbelt University (c) regulating and determining the requirements for the admission of persons to the University and to courses of study in the University and their conti nua.nee or discontinue.nee in such courses ; (d) making regulations with regard to all University examinations and the standards of proficiency to be attained in such exmina.tions, and appointing exami ners; (e) awarding degrees, diplomas, certifica.tes and ma.king other a.wards of the University : Provided that Honorary Degrees shall only be a.warded on the recommondc1.tion of the Vice-Chan cellor's H onora.ry Degrees Committee, in accordance withregula.tione ard criteria provided for by statutory instrument for the purpose; (f) promoting, co-ordinating, and controlling the genera.I direction of research within the University; (g) a.warding scholarships and prizes administered by the University; (h) ma.king recommendations to the Council with respect to- (i) the establishment of new Schools or Institutes or similar bodies within the University; (ii) the amalgamation of existing Schools or Institutes or similar bodies within the Univer sity ; (iii) the division of any School or Institute or similar body within the University into two or more Schools or Institutes or similar bodies; and (iv) the abolition or alteration of any School or Institute or similar body within the Uni versity; (i) approving, reviewing, a.mending, referring back, con trolling or disallowing any act of any School, Insti tute or similar body within the University and giving direction to !l.llY such School, Insmute 01 similar body; (j) considering and reporting to the Council on a.ny matters relating to or connected with the academic work of the University; a.nd (k) regulating its own procedure and the conduct of its meetings. (3) The Senate may deprive any person of any degree, diploma, certificate or other a.ward of the University which has been confnred upon him if after due jnquiry, he is shown to have been guilty of fraudulent, dishonourable or sca.ndalous conduct in obtaining that a.ward. Oopperbelt University [No. 19 of 1987 159 (4) .Any person deprived of any degree, diploma., certificate or other a.ward of the University under subsection (3) may appeal from the decision of the Senate to the Council, and from the decision of the Council to the Chancellor. (5) The Senate may delegate to any School, Boa.rd of Studies, or committee, as the Senate may appoint, such of its powers and functions as shall seem to it appropriate or expedient, and ma.y revoke such delegation. - 22 Verify source ↗
(1) The Senate shall meet for the conduct of business
The Senate must meet for business at times and places it decides, or as the Vice-Chancellor requires, at least three times each academic year.
22. (1) The Senate shall meet for the conduct of business a.t such times and at such places as it may decide or as the Vice-Chancellor may require, but not less than three times during a.n academic year. llectillgs o!Senall• (2) The quorum a.t a. meeting of the Senate shall be one-half of the total number of members of the Senate. - 23 Verify source ↗
(1) The Senate shall establish Boards of Studies for
The Senate must establish Boards of Studies for university courses and study coordination, and each School’s Dean is the Chairman of that School’s Board of Studies.
23. (1) The Senate shall establish Boards of Studies for the purpose of organising the structure and content of courses of instruction and study in the respective disciplines and the co-ordination of studies within such Schools as may be estab lished within the University. (2) A Boa.rd of Studies established under subsection (1) shall be composed of such members and such numbers of the academic staff and students of ea.oh School and other qualified persons a.s the Senate may from time to time decide. (3) The Dea.n of a. School of the University shall be the Chairman of the Board of Studies for that School. - 24 Verify source ↗
(1) Deans of Schools shall be appointed from among
Deans of Schools are appointed by the Vice-Chancellor, with a recommendation from the Boards of Studies for already established schools. A Dean serves for a term set by the Vice-Chancellor of between three and five years, and a retiring Dean may be re-elected.
24. (1) Deans of Schools shall be appointed from among senior members of the a.oa.domic staff of the Schools concerned and shall- (a) in the case of Schools in the process of being established, be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor; and (b) in the case of Schools that a.re already established, be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommend ation of the Boards of Studies concerned. (2) The tenure of the office of Dean of a. School shall be for such period, not less than three but not more than five years, a.s the Vice-Chancellor may determine and a retiring Dean sha.ll be eligible for re-election. (3) The Dean of a School shall exercise general super intendence over the academic and administrative affairs of his School, and, in particular, he shall be responsible for the promotion and maintenance of efficient teaching and research in his School. Deans of Schoola - 25 Verify source ↗
The Vice-Cha.ncollor shall, in consultation with the Head. of
The Vice-Chancellor must appoint Heads of Departments from among senior members, after consulting the Dean of the relevant School.
25. The Vice-Cha.ncollor shall, in consultation with the Head. of Dean of the School concerned, appoint Heads of Departments Departmeute from among the senior members within each Department. 160 No. 19 of 1987] Copperbelt University PART VI MISCELLANEOUS Staff of University
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