Section 11: Powers and functions of the Board

11. Powers and functions of the Board. ___(1) The Board shall be the principal executive body of the College, and shall, subject to the provisions of this Ordinance and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder, exercise general supervision over the affairs of the College. (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the Board shall have the power :__ (i) to conduct teaching and research in arts and allied or auxiliary disciplines at the Bachelor and higher levels ; (ii) to prescribe courses of studies and curricula ; (iii) to hold examinations through external evaluation and grant degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions ; (iv) to create, suspend or abolish such posts for teaching, research, administration and other related matters as may be necessary ; (v) to prescribe the terms and conditions of service of teaching and non-teaching staff including their qualifications, experience and eligibility for appointment, and to appoint, confirm, suspend, remove, dismiss or take disciplinary action against the staff ; (vi) to institute fellowships, scholarships, medals and prizes ; (vii) to devise and adopt ways and means for the promotion of education and research in arts and related subjects ; (viii) to hold, control and administer the property and funds of the College ; (ix) to consider and approve the annual report and the annual and revised budget estimates of the college and re-appropriate funds from one head of expenditure to another ; (x) to enter into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the College ; (xi) to invest any money belonging to the College ; (xii) to receive and manage property, grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, endowments and other contributions made, to the College ; (xiii) to decide about the location of the College and its constituent institutes, if any; (xiv) to regulate the conduct and enforce discipline among the teachers and students of the College; (xv) to govern, maintain, regulate and operate the finances, accounts and investments of the College ; (xvi) to take all steps necessary for the proper and efficient functioning of the College ; and (xvii) to perform such other functions as may be necessary for the advancement of arts in the country. (3) The meetings of the Board shall be presided at by the Chairman or, in his absence by one of the members to be elected by the members present. (4) The quorum for a meeting of the Board shall not be less than half of its members. (5) The Board may for speedy and efficient working of the College delegate to the Principal or a Committee or a Sub-Committee or any other person such of its powers as it may deem fit.

Effective date: 1985-01-01

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