Calendar 2000–01

recommendation of duly constituted Boards of Advisers; ( l ) to make, on such terms and conditions as the Council may determine, such other University appointments as the Council deems necessary; ( m ) on the recommendation of the Senate, to appoint a Chairman for each Department and a Director of Studies for each academic subject not subsumed under a Department; ( n ) to appoint external examiners on the recommendation of the Senate; ( o ) to provide for the printing and publication of works which may be issued by the University; and ( p ) to consider reports from the Senate, and if the Council deems it proper to do so, to take action thereon. 9. The Council shall meet at least 3 times in each academic year and additionally on the written request of the Chairman of the Council or the Vice-Chancellor or any 5 members of the Council. 9A. The Council may transact any of its business by circulation of papers, and unless the Vice-Chancellor or 5 members of the Council in writing request the Chairman of the Council to refer any particular item of the business being so transacted to the next meeting of the Council, a resolution in writing which is approved in writing by a majority of the members shall be as valid and effectual as if it had been passed at a meeting of the Council. 10. 7 days’ notice in writing of any meeting of the Council shall be sent by the Secretary to each person entitled to receive notice of the meeting with the agenda thereof, and no business not included in the agenda shall be transacted if the Chairman or any 2 members present object. 11. The Council may make for the proper conduct of its business Standing Orders which it may amend or rescind by simple majority at any of its meetings provided that not less than 7 days’ notice has been given in writing by the Secretary to members of the Council of the proposal so to amend or rescind. 12. The quorum at any meeting of the Council shall be 12. STATUTE 12 Financial Procedure 1. The Council shall fix the financial year. 2. There shall be a Committee of the Council known as the Finance Committee, which shall consist of — ( a ) The Treasurer, who shall be Chairman; ( b ) the Vice-Chancellor or his representative; ( c ) the Head of each College; and ( d ) 3 other persons, including persons who are not members of the Council, as the Council shall appoint. There shall be referred to the Finance Committee all matters within the jurisdiction of the Council which have important financial implications. 3. The Finance Committee shall submit to the Council, before the beginning