Calendar 2019-20

CUHK Ordinance 263 Part 7 (b) to appoint an Administrative and Planning Committee; (c) to cause proper books of account to be kept for all sums of money received and expended by the University and for the assets and liabilities of the University so that such books give a true and fair statement of financial transactions and position of the University; (d) to cause the accounts of the University to be audited within 6 months after the termination of each financial year as the Council may determine; (e) to provide the buildings, libraries, laboratories, premises, furniture, apparatus and other equipment needed for the University; (f) in consultation with the Senate to encourage and provide for research by members of the University; (g) to review the instruction and teaching in courses of study leading to degrees, diplomas, certificates and other awards of the University; (h) after consultation with the Senate, to institute all teaching posts; (i) to administer or cause to be administered a Superannuation Fund or Funds for the benefit of persons employed by the University; (ia) to make, on such terms and conditions and in accordance with such procedures as the Council may determine from time to time, such University appointments as the Council deems necessary, and for the appointment of teachers, after consulting the Senate or member or members of the Senate designated by the Senate for the purpose of appointment of teachers; (L.N. 174 of 2010) (j)–(k)–(l) (Repealed L.N. 174 of 2010) (m) on the recommendation of the Senate, to appoint a Chairman for each Department, a Director for each School and a Director of Studies for each academic subject not subsumed under a Department or a School of Studies; (L.N. 452 of 1994; L.N. 174 of 2010) (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. (L.N. 256 of 1998) 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.