The Charter of the University of Eastern African, Baraton

This Charter may be cited as the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Charter.

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Jurisdiction: Kenya
Instrument: Notice
Citation: Legal Notice 111 of 1991
Version: Undated source snapshot
Language: en

Source attribution: Source: Kenya Law

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This Charter may be cited as the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Charter. Provides definitions of terms used in the Charter. Section 3 creates the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton and lists powers including acquiring and disposing of property; borrowing or lending money; suing and being sued; performing transactions for the Charter's purposes; entering contracts; and receiving bequests and gifts to be used for stated purposes. The University Council directs custody of the common seal; it may not be used except on the Council's order. The seal must be authenticated by the Vice-Chancellor (or his designee) and a Deputy Vice-Chancellor, and in the Vice-Chancellor's absence the Chairperson of the University Council may authenticate it. The University may enter into various types of academic linkage or affiliation if approved by the University Council.

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Provisions of The Charter of the University of Eastern African, Baraton

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Part I

PRELIMINARY

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PRELIMINARY - 1. Short title

AI-assisted research summary: This Charter may be cited as the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Charter.

Section 1. Short title Section This Charter may be cited as the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Charter.
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PRELIMINARY - 2. Interpretation

AI-assisted research summary: Provides definitions of terms used in the Charter.

Section 2. Interpretation Section In this Charter, unless the context requires otherwise— "Act" means the Universities Act (Cap. 210); "affiliated College" means a tertiary institution that has a formal academic linkage with the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton; "Board of Regents" means the supreme international academic accreditation body of the Seventh-day Adventist Church; "Business Manager" means the chief financial officer of the University; "Chancellor" means the Executive Director of the Eastern Africa Division of Seventh-day; "Chairperson" means the head of a Department; "Charter" means this Charter; "Conference” means a subdivision of a Union that is financially self-supporting; "Constituency” means the executive committee of the Eastern Africa Division whose membership is enlarged every five years for the purpose of electing regional leaders, deliberating on division-wide issues and matters relating to the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton; "Dean" means the head of a School; "Dean of Students" means the officer in charge of student affairs other than financial matters; "Deputy Vice-Chancellor" means an administrative associate of the Vice-Chancellor; "Department" means a subdivision of a School; "Director of Education" means-the supervisor of education in a church territorial unit; "Eastern Africa Division (E.A.D.) of Seventh-day Adventist" means the territorial unit of the Seventh-day Adventist Church which comprises the following countries the following countries: Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Botswana; "Executive Director" means the chief administrative officer of a territorial unit of the Seventh-day Adventist Church; "Field” means a subdivision of a Union that is not financially self-supporting; "General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists” means the worldwide organization of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church head-quartered in Silver Springs, Maryland, U.S.A; "General Faculty Assembly" means a body composed of the administrators, senior staff, and all lecturers in the University; "Registrar of Admissions and Records" means the officer who directs admission of students and the academic record-keeping processes; “Public university” means a university established by an Act of Parliament of the Republic of Kenya; "Secretary" means the administrator who is second in command of a church territorial unit; "School" means the major academic subdivision of the University which is made up of constituent departments; "Statutes" means the rules enacted by the University Council for the governance of the University; "Treasurer" means the administrator Who is third in command of a church territorial unit; "Union" means the major regional territorial unit of the E.A.D.; "University" means the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton; "Vice-Chancellor" means the chief academic and administrative officer of the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton.

Part II

ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

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ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 3. Establishment and incorporation

AI-assisted research summary: Section 3 creates the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton and lists powers including acquiring and disposing of property; borrowing or lending money; suing and being sued; performing transactions for the Charter's purposes; entering contracts; and receiving bequests and gifts to be used for stated purposes.

Section 3. Establishment and incorporation Section 3(1) There shall be established a university at Baraton to be known as the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton which shall be constituted in accordance with this Charter. Section 3(2)(a) taking, purchasing or otherwise acquiring, holding, charging and disposing of property, movable or immovable; Section 3(2)(b) borrowing or lending money; Section 3(2)(c) suing and being sued; Section 3(2)(d) doing or performing all such other transactions or acts for the furtherance of the provisions of the Charter which may be lawfully done or performed by a body corporate; Section 3(2)(e) entering into contracts with the Government of Kenya, with other institutions and with individuals; Section 3(2)(f) receiving bequests and gifts which shall be used only for the purposes stated by the person or persons making such bequests or gifts. Section 3(3) The University is the successor to the University of Eastern Africa formerly affiliated to Andrews University in the U.S.A., and subject to this Charter all tights, duties, obligations, assets and liabilities of the University of Eastern Africa existing at the commencement of this Charter shall be automatically and fully transferred to the University and any reference to the University of Eastern Africa in any contract or document shall for all purposes be deemed to be a reference to the University established under subsection (1).
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ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 4. The common seal and signification of documents

AI-assisted research summary: The University Council directs custody of the common seal; it may not be used except on the Council's order. The seal must be authenticated by the Vice-Chancellor (or his designee) and a Deputy Vice-Chancellor, and in the Vice-Chancellor's absence the Chairperson of the University Council may authenticate it.

Section 4. The common seal and signification of documents Section 4(1) The common seal of the University of Eastern Africa shall be kept in such custody as the University Council directs and shall not be used except as ordered by the University Council. Section 4(2) The common Seal of the University shall be authenticated by the signature of the Vice-Chancellor or of his designee and of a Deputy Vice-Chancellor and in the absence of the Vice-Chancellor, the Chairperson of the University Council may authenticate the seal with his signature. Section 4(3) The common seal of the University when affixed to any document and duly authenticated as provided for under this section shall be judicially and officially noticed, and, unless and until the contrary is proved, any necessary order or authorization of the University Council under this section shall be presumed to have been duly given.
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ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 5. Affiliated Colleges

AI-assisted research summary: The University may enter into various types of academic linkage or affiliation if approved by the University Council.

Section 5. Affiliated Colleges Section The University may enter into various types of academic linkage or affiliation as approved by the University Council.
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ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 6. Philosophy and objectives of the University

AI-assisted research summary: Section 6 sets the University's philosophy as a Christian institution and lists objectives requiring the University to provide programs, facilities and guidance and expecting students, staff and workers to adopt and live by a Christian philosophy.

Section 6. Philosophy and objectives of the University Section 6(1) The University is a christian institution and as such espouses and expects all its students, staff and workers to also espouse a christian philosophy of life and to conduct themselves in accordance with such of the tenets and principles of that philosophy as are part of the basic affirmation of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Section 6(2)(a) to provide a balanced educational programme that gives each student the opportunity to develop spiritually, mentally, physically and socially; Section 6(2)(b) to encourage the student to understand, appreciate and adopt a christian lifestyle and value through appropriate religious instruction in the classroom, a variety of religious services and activities and the development of an atmosphere on campus where christian principles find practical expression in all relationships; Section 6(2)(c) to help the student to strive for mental excellence by maintaining a faculty of well-qualified teachers who can guide the student in the pursuit of knowledge, assisting the student to develop intellectual curiosity, and an intense desire to reach the highest level of professional skill; and helping the student to refine his or her analytical abilities, thus promoting individuality and a proper measure of self-reliance. Section 6(2)(d) to assist the student to achieve and maintain physical health by guiding to a fuller understanding of healthful living, helping him to appreciate the dignity of labour and to recognize the value of manual work, providing appropriate sports activities and encouraging the adoption of a personal exercise programme, and providing healthful food and living quarters; Section 6(2)(e) to prepare the student to become a useful member of society by promoting understanding and acceptance of persons from various backgrounds in the University community, helping to develop social skills that make for harmonious human relationships, emphasizing christian service as the goal of life encouraging the application of knowledge within the student's societal context, and showing sensitivity to environmental concerns; Section 6(2)(f) to prepare the student for an active role in the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist church and a service-centred vocation and profession which would contribute to the betterment of society; Section 6(2)(g) to provide adequate equipment and facilities for a high quality education, such as library resources, laboratories, research facilities, classrooms and buildings to support various curricula.
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ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 7. Functions

AI-assisted research summary: The University must be open to any student regardless of background, religion, sex or socio-economic status, subject to a proviso allowing a special responsibility toward the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Section 7. Functions Section 7(1)(a) to formulate rules and procedures for its own government and financial support; Section 7(1)(b) to provide for the establishment of affiliated colleges, Schools, Department and such other institutions and facilities as the University Council might designate; Section 7(1)(c) to provide for the appointment and job descriptions of personnel to assist in the governance of the University; Section 7(1)(d) to maintain a record of its proceedings; Section 7(1)(e) to provide facilities for university education, including technological and professional education, and for research either directly or through the medium of affiliated colleges, schools or department; Section 7(1)(f) to assist in the preservation, transmission and increase of knowledge and in the stimulation of the intellectual life and cultural development of the students; Section 7(1)(g) to conduct examinations for, and to grant degrees, diplomas, certificates and other awards of the University; Section 7(1)(h) to determine the curriculum to be taught by and the qualifications of lectures; Section 7(1)(i) to co-operate with the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kenya, in the development of higher education; Section 7(1)(j) to revise or discontinue existing programmes as well as to examine and approve proposals for school, departments, degree courses, or subjects of study; and Section 7(1)(k) to provide for the harmonious development of the whole man through a balanced programme of mental, spiritual, and social studies, activities and experiences. Section 7(2) Subject to the Act and this Charter the criteria for admission to the University shall be such minimum criteria including those relating to mature age candidates from other countries or its equivalent time be for those coming from other countries as may from time to determined in respect of public universities. Section 7(3) The University shall be open to any student irrespective of background, religion, sex or socio-economic status who desires a high quality education and who is willing to co-operate with the University and be comfortable within its atmosphere: Provided that nothing herein shall preclude the University from exercising a special responsibility towards fits constituency, the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
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ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 8. Degrees, diplomas, certificates and other awards

AI-assisted research summary: The text assigns roles and procedural duties: the presiding officer must be the Vice‑Chancellor (or in his absence the Deputy Vice‑Chancellor); the Registrar of admissions and records must certify that each candidate for a special degree has met requirements and paid prescribed fees; the certified list of candidates must be reviewed and approved by the administration and faculty meeting in convocation; and procedures and academic regalia are prescribed in the Statutes.

Section 8. Degrees, diplomas, certificates and other awards Section 8(1)(a) confer the degree of Bachelor, Master, Doctor and such other degrees as may be provided for in the statutes; and Section 8(1)(b) grant diplomas or certificates or other awards. Section 8(2) The provision of subsection (1) shall apply to any degree, honoris causa , which the University may wish to confer upon a person who has rendered, distinguished service in the advancement of any branch of learning. Section 8(3)(a) the presiding officer shall be the Vice-Chancellor, or in his absence the Deputy Vice-Chancellor; Section 8(3)(b) it shall be the responsibility of the Registrar of admissions and records to certify that each candidate for a special degree has satisfied all the requirements for that degree and has paid prescribed fees; Section 8(3)(c) the certified list of candidates for degrees shall be subject to the review and approval of the administration and faculty meeting in convocation for this purpose; and Section 8(3)(d) the procedure for conferring degrees, the academic regalia to be worn and other necessary details shall be prescribed in the Statutes.

Part III

MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY

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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 10. Governance

AI-assisted research summary: Section titled "Governance" referencing the Chancellor.

Section 10. Governance Section the Chancellor;
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 11. The Chancellor

AI-assisted research summary: The Executive Director of the East Africa Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is the Chancellor; the Chancellor must chair all University Council meetings unless unable to do so.

Section 11. The Chancellor Section 11(1) The Executive Director of the East Africa Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church shall be the Chancellor. Section 11(2) The Chancellor shall, unless he is unable to do so, chair all meetings of the University Council.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 12. The Constituency

AI-assisted research summary: The Constituency Section must appoint, every five years, the non ex officio members of the University Council.

Section 12. The Constituency Section to appoint quinquennially the non ex officio members of the University Council;
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 13. The University Council

AI-assisted research summary: Section 13 lists the composition of the University Council and enumerates the Council's responsibilities for appointing officers and managing the University's operations, finances, property and staff.

Section 13. The University Council Section 13(1)(a) the Chancellor; Section 13(1)(b) the Secretary of the Eastern Africa Division as first vice-Chairperson; Section 13(1)(c) the Executive Director of the East African Union as second vice-Chairperson; Section 13(1)(d) the Vice-Chancellor of the University as secretary; Section 13(1)(e) the Treasurer of the Eastern Africa Division; Section 13(1)(f) the Director of Education of the General Conference or his representative; Section 13(1)(g) the Director of Education of the Eastern Africa Division; Section 13(1)(h) the Executive Directors of all Unions in the Eastern Africa Division; Section 13(1)(i) the Director of Education of the East African Union; Section 13(1)(j) the Directors of Education of the Ethiopian Union, and Uganda Union, and the Tanzania Union on annual rotation; Section 13(1)(k) the Executive Director of the field where the University is located; and Section 13(1)(l) such number of lay persons not exceeding six and not being church employees as may be appointed by the Constituency from the local community and the Republic of Kenya at large and within the region served by the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton. Section 13(2)(a) to appoint the Vice-Chancellor as and when a vacancy arises; Section 13(2)(b) to ensure the operation of the University as a whole and all its departments severally and in harmony with the general policies outlined by the Constituency, and to establish operational policies which will assure that the purposes of the University are being realized; Section 13(2)(c) to provide facilities and to maintain a physical entity adequate to meet the needs of the planned enrolment in the various academic and vocational programmes which shall be adopted; Section 13(2)(d) to appoint, transfer, or dismiss administrative officers, faculty and staff members of the University and to prescribe the duties, terms and conditions that shall apply to these appointments; Section 13(2)(e) to make such other appointments, paid or honorary, as may be necessary for the operation of the University; Section 13(2)(f) to determine the various faculty ranks and staff positions which shall apply in the University and to adopt the conditions of promotion within the ranks and positions; Section 13(2)(g) to set the salary and wage rates for administrative, faculty, staff and support personnel; Section 13(2)(h) to set the rates for tuition, board, room, fees and governing financial and scholarship relationships of the students to the University of Eastern Africa; Section 13(2)(i) to require and adopt an annual operating budget for the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, which shall govern the financial activities and decisions in the operation of the University; Section 13(2)(j) to approve the financial record system of the University and to require an audit of these accounts annually by independent auditors; Section 13(2)(k) to receive, review and approve periodical financial statements of the University's operation; Section 13(2)(l) to administer the property and funds of the University both movable and immovable in a manner and for purposes which shall promote the best interest of the University; Section 13(2)(m) to receive on behalf of the University donations, endowments and grants; Section 13(2)(n) to signify the acts of the University by use of a common seal; Section 13(2)(o) to approve the composition of the major staff committees of the University; Section 13(2)(p) to perform such other functions as may be conferred upon it by this Charter and the Statutes.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 14. The Administrative Board

AI-assisted research summary: Section 14 establishes the membership of the Administrative Board and states that the Board's function is to make decisions about the University's day-to-day operations.

Section 14. The Administrative Board Section 14(1) The members of the Administrative Board shall be the Vice-Chancellor; who shall be Chairperson; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor; Secretary; the Business Manager; the Dean of Students; and the Registrar of Admissions and Records. Section 14(2) The function of the Administrative Board shall be to make decisions regarding the day-to-day operations of the University.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 15. The General Faculty Assembly

AI-assisted research summary: Defines membership of the General Faculty Assembly and lists matters the Assembly may consider or act on, including setting policies, professional growth plans, proposing statutes and receiving reports, approving degree candidates, and other delegated issues.

Section 15. The General Faculty Assembly Section 15(1)(a) the Vice-Chancellor who shall be the Chairperson; Section 15(1)(b) the Registrar of Admissions and Records who shall be the Secretary; Section 15(1)(c) the Deputy Vice-Chancellor; Section 15(1)(d) the Business Manager; Section 15(1)(e) the Principal of each affiliated college; Section 15(1)(f) the Dean of Students; Section 15(1)(g) the Librarian; Section 15(1)(h) all professors and representatives of schools and colleges of the University; and Section 15(1)(i) any other persons as may be invited by the Vice-Chancellor. Section 15(2)(a) to consider and set policies on board educational issues; Section 15(2)(b) to consider plans for continued professional growth; Section 15(2)(c) to propose statutes on social, disciplinary and academic policies, and to receive reports on the operation of any aspect of the University; Section 15(2)(d) to receive reports from Members who are engaged in research projects; Section 15(2)(e) to approve such candidates for degrees, diplomas and other awards as may be recommended by the Academic Standards Committee; Section 15(2)(f) to consider such other problems that issues as may be of interest to the faculty, or as may be delegated to it by the University Council.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 16. Committees

AI-assisted research summary: The University Council may, by statute, establish Committees necessary for the efficient discharge of the University's educational functions.

Section 16. Committees Section The University Council may, by statute, establish such Committees as are necessary for the efficient discharge of the educational functions of the University.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 9. Membership

AI-assisted research summary: Membership: the Chancellor.

Section 9. Membership Section the Chancellor;

Part IV

ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSITY

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ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSITY - 17. The Vice-Chancellor

AI-assisted research summary: The Vice-Chancellor must be the administrative and academic head of the University.

Section 17. The Vice-Chancellor Section The Vice-Chancellor shall be the administrative and academic head of the University.
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ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSITY - 18. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor

AI-assisted research summary: The Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall have such functions and powers as the University Council may, by statute, define.

Section 18. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Section The Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall have such functions and powers as the University Council may, by statute define.
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ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSITY - 19. The Registrar of Admissions and Records

AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar of Admissions and Records has functions and powers as defined by the University Council by statute.

Section 19. The Registrar of Admissions and Records Section The Registrar of Admissions and Records mill have such functions and powers as the University Council may, by statute, define.
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ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSITY - 20. The Business Manager

AI-assisted research summary: The Business Manager must serve as the chief financial officer of the University.

Section 20. The Business Manager Section The Business Manager shall be the chief financial officer of the University.
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ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSITY - 21. The Dean of Students

AI-assisted research summary: The Dean of Students must be responsible for all student affairs except matters related to finances.

Section 21. The Dean of Students Section The Dean of Students shall be responsible for all student affairs other than those related to finances.
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ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSITY - 22. Performance of duties during incapacity of office holder

AI-assisted research summary: If the Vice-Chancellor is incapacitated, a specified list of university officers (Deputy Vice-Chancellor; Business Manager; Dean of Students; Registrar for Administration and Records) may perform the Vice-Chancellor's functions in the stated order, and the Vice-Chancellor may appoint someone to perform functions of other incapacitated staff; "incapacity" is defined.

Section 22. Performance of duties during incapacity of office holder Section 22(1) The functions of the Vice-Chancellor may be performed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in the event of the incapacity of the Vice-Chancellor. Section 22(2) In the event of the simultaneous incapacity of the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the functions of the Vice-Chancellor may be performed by the Business Manager. Section 22(3) In the event of the simultaneous incapacity of the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and the Business Manager, the functions of the Vice-Chancellor may be performed by the Dean of Students. Section 22(4) In the event of the simultaneous incapacity of the above named officers, the functions of the Vice-Chancellor may be performed by the Registrar for Administration and Records. Section 22(5) In the event of the incapacity of any University staff member other than the Vice-Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor may appoint a person to perform that member's functions. Section 22(6) In this section "incapacity" means absence from Kenya or inability for any other reason to perform the functions of the office concerned.

Part V

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

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FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 23. Funds and resources

AI-assisted research summary: Annual grants and appropriations from the Eastern Africa Division of the General Conference constitute funds and resources.

Section 23. Funds and resources Section annual grants and appropriations from the Eastern Africa Division of the General Conference;
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FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 24. Budgeting

AI-assisted research summary: The Vice-Chancellor must prepare an annual budget before the start of each financial year.

Section 24. Budgeting Section 24(1) Before the commencement of a financial year the Vice-Chancellor shall, through the office of the Business Manager, and in consultation with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and other personnel, prepare a budget detailing the estimated revenues and expenditure during the financial year. Section 24(2) The annual budget shall be presented to the University Council for approval.
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FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 25. Accounts and audit

AI-assisted research summary: The auditing service of the Seventh-day Adventist Church must audit the University's financial records annually.

Section 25. Accounts and audit Section The financial records of the University shall be audited annually by the auditing service of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Part VI

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 26. Statutes

AI-assisted research summary: Section 26 sets out what the University Statutes may cover, requires Council to obtain General Faculty Assembly opinion before changing certain high‑level provisions, requires statutes to be made by a Council resolution with a specified supermajority and confirmed at a later meeting, allows publication in the Kenya Gazette, and allows revocation by a two‑thirds Council vote.

Section 26. Statutes Section 26(1)(a) the establishment of schools, institutes, affiliated colleges of the University; Section 26(1)(b) the description of degrees; Section 26(1)(c) the requirements for the awarding of degrees; Section 26(1)(d) the conduct of examinations; Section 26(1)(e) prescribing fees and boarding charges; Section 26(1)(f) settling the terms and conditions of service, including appointments, dismissals, remuneration and retiring benefits of members of the staff of the University; Section 26(1)(g) the composition and procedures of the University Council, and the establishment, composition and terms of reference of the committees of the Council; Section 26(1)(h) prescribing the rules and regulations for the student form; Section 26(1)(i) providing for or prescribing anything which, under this Charter, may be provided for or prescribed by the Statutes. Section 26(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, the Council shall not make, amend, or revoke any provisions relating to the functions or privileges of the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, or the General Faculty Assembly without first ascertaining the opinion of the General Faculty Assembly thereon. Section 26(3) Statutes shall only be made by a resolution passed at one meeting of the University Council by at least three-fourths of the members present and voting such majority being not less than half of the total membership of the Council and confirmed at a subsequent meeting not less than one, nor more than twelve months thereafter. Section 26(4) Statutes made under this Charter may be published by the Council in the Kenya Gazette but Section 27, 31(e) and of the Interpretation and General Provision Act (Cap. 2) shall not apply to the Statutes made under this Charter. Section 26(5) Any Statute under this Charter may be revoked by a two-thirds of the total membership of the Council.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 27. Protection of name

AI-assisted research summary: Registration officers must not accept for registration any name combining the word "University" with "Eastern Africa" and/or "Baraton" unless accompanied by the Council's written consent; using those words in trade or advertising without the Council's written consent is an offence punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand shillings, or imprisonment not exceeding one month, or both, but bona fide use in pursuance of a University grant is permitted.

Section 27. Protection of name Section 27(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other written law, no public officer performing the functions relating to the registration of companies or business names shall accept for such registration any name which includes together with the word "University", the words "Eastern Africa", and/or "Baraton", unless the application for such registration is accompanied by the written consent of the Council. Section 27(2) Any person who, except with the written consent of the Council, uses the word “University" together with the words "Eastern Africa, Baraton" in furtherance of, or as, or in connection with, any advertisement for, any trade, business, calling or profession, shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding one month or to both such fine and imprisonment. Provided that nothing in this subsection shall be construed as preventing the bona fide use by any person of any title in pursuance of the grant to him of any degree, diploma, or certificate by the University.

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