The Charter for Kisii University

This Charter may be cited as the Kisii University Charter.

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Jurisdiction: Kenya
Instrument: Notice
Citation: Legal Notice 225 of 2013
Version: Undated source snapshot
Language: en

Source attribution: Source: Kenya Law

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This Charter may be cited as the Kisii University Charter. This section provides definitions of terms used in the Charter, defining roles and institutional terms (for example "Act", "Council", "Chancellor", "Lecturer", "Financial Year", and "Statutes"). The University Council, on the recommendation of Senate, may cancel or withdraw certificates, diplomas, degrees (including honorary degrees) or other awards, subject to the Charter and Statutes. The University may award scholarships, bursaries, prizes and other awards, subject to the Charter and Statutes. Establishes Kisii University and grants it corporate capacities (e.g., suing and being sued, holding and disposing of property, receiving and managing money, entering into contracts); declares it successor to Kisii University College and transfers existing rights, liabilities and assets to it.

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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 Kisii University Charter.

Section 1. Short title Section This Charter may be cited as the Kisii University Charter.
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PRELIMINARY - 2. Interpretation

AI-assisted research summary: This section provides definitions of terms used in the Charter, defining roles and institutional terms (for example "Act", "Council", "Chancellor", "Lecturer", "Financial Year", and "Statutes").

Section 2. Interpretation Section In this Charter, unless the context requires otherwise— “Act” means the Universities Act (Cap. 210); “Administrative Staff" means a member of staff of the University in any of the Grades V to XV, who is appointed for general purposes of performing duties related to general management and administration of the University; "alumni” means persons who are former students of the University or Egerton University (Kisii University College), Egerton University (Kisii Campus) and Former Kisii Teachers' College who completed an approved programme of study and qualified for the award of a degree, diploma or certificate; "Alumni Association" means the organization of all graduates and former students of the University established under section 22 of this Charter; "Cabinet Secretary" means the Cabinet Secretary for the time being responsible for university education; "Campus" means a campus established under section 8 of this Charter; "Chairperson" means the Chairperson of Council of the University as appointed under section 14 of this Charter; "Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University as appointed under section 13 of this Charter; "College" means a College established within the University pursuant to an Order made under Section 8 but does not include a Constituent College; "Commission" means the Commission for University Education established under the provisions of the Act; "Constituent College" means a Constituent College of the University established under section 9 of this Charter; “Convocation” means the convocation of the University established under section 24 of this Charter; "Council" means the Council of the University established under section 19 of this Charter; "Deputy Vice-Chancellor" means the Deputy Vice-Chancellor appointed by the Council of the University under Section 16 of this Charter; "Director" means the person appointed by the Council to be designated as a Director in the University; "Faculty" means a Faculty of the University established under the Statutes; "Financial Year" means the Financial Year of the University as provided for in Section 27 of this Charter; "Graduate" means a person upon whom a degree, diploma or certificate of the University or Egerton University (Kisii University College), Egerton University (Kisii Campus) or former Kisii Teachers' College has been conferred or awarded; "Institute" means an Institute of the University established under the Statutes; "Lecturer" means a member of the staff of the University who is, in terms of appointment, a professor, an associate professor, adjunct professor, senior lecturer, lecturer, assistant lecturer, teaching assistant, or a person who holds any other teaching or research post which the Council has recognized as a post having academic status in the University; "Order" means the Kisii University College Order; "School" means a School of the University established under the Statutes; "Senate" means the Senate of the University established under Section 20 of this Charter; "Staff Association" means an association of the staff recognized by Council as being representative of the staff of the University; “Statutes” means Statutes of the University made by the Council under section 32 of this Charter.

Part II

ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY

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ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 10. Conferment, Granting, Cancellation and Withdrawal of Degrees and Other Awards

AI-assisted research summary: The University Council, on the recommendation of Senate, may cancel or withdraw certificates, diplomas, degrees (including honorary degrees) or other awards, subject to the Charter and Statutes.

Section 10. Conferment, Granting, Cancellation and Withdrawal of Degrees and Other Awards Section 10(1)(a) grant diplomas or certificates or other awards as may be provided under the Statutes; Section 10(1)(b) confer the degrees of Bachelor, Master and Doctor and such other degrees as may be provided for under the Statutes; and Section 10(1)(c) confer honorary degrees or any other academic distinction to a person who has rendered distinguished service to the advancement of any branch of learning or who has otherwise rendered service in any field of human endeavour worthy of such a degree or academic distinction as may be provided for under the Statutes. Section 10(2) Subject to this Charter, the University Council on the recommendation of Senate may cancel or withdraw such certificates, diplomas, degrees, including honorary degrees, or any other awards as may be provided for under the Statutes.
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ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 11. Award of Scholarship

AI-assisted research summary: The University may award scholarships, bursaries, prizes and other awards, subject to the Charter and Statutes.

Section 11. Award of Scholarship Section Subject to this Charter, the University may award scholarships, bursaries and prizes and make other awards which may be provided for under the Statutes.
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ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 3. Establishment and Incorporation of the University

AI-assisted research summary: Establishes Kisii University and grants it corporate capacities (e.g., suing and being sued, holding and disposing of property, receiving and managing money, entering into contracts); declares it successor to Kisii University College and transfers existing rights, liabilities and assets to it.

Section 3. Establishment and Incorporation of the University Section 3(1) There is hereby established a University to be known as Kisii University in accordance with the provisions of this Charter. Section 3(2)(a) suing and being sued; Section 3(2)(b) taking, purchasing or otherwise acquiring, holding, charging and disposing of movable and immovable property; Section 3(2)(c) receiving, investing, borrowing and lending money; and Section 3(2)(d) doing or performing any such other functions or acts, including entering into such contracts as may be necessary or expedient, for the furtherance of the provision of this Charter which may be done by a body corporate. Section 3(3) The University shall be the successor to the Kisii University College constituted under the Kisii University College Order. Section 3(4) Subject to this Charter, all rights, liabilities and assets held on behalf of the Kisii University College, existing at the commencement of this Charter, shall be automatically and fully transferred to the University.
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ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 4. Vision and Mission

AI-assisted research summary: States the university's Vision: to be a World Class University in academic excellence, research and social welfare; and Mission: to train human resources for national and international needs, produce quality research, and disseminate knowledge, skills, values and competencies.

Section 4. Vision and Mission Section 4(1) The Vision of the university is to be a World Class University in the advancement of academic excellence, research and social welfare. Section 4(2) The Mission of the University is to train human resource that meets the development needs of the country and international labour market, sustain production of quality and relevant research, disseminate knowledge, skills, values and competencies for the advancement of humanity.
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ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 5. Philosophy

AI-assisted research summary: The University is anchored in a philosophy of creative, scientific, technological, innovative and critical thinking responsive to societal needs and service to humanity.

Section 5. Philosophy Section The University is anchored in the philosophy of creative, scientific, technological, innovative and critical thinking responsive to societal needs and service to humanity.
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ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 6. Aims

AI-assisted research summary: Aims: produce competent graduates.

Section 6. Aims Section produce competent graduates;
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ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 7. Functions

AI-assisted research summary: The University must not discriminate against any person on listed grounds when achieving its aims and functions.

Section 7. Functions Section 7(1)(a) provide directly, or in collaboration with other institutions, facilities for technological, professional, and scientific education; Section 7(1)(b) advance knowledge and its practical application by research, innovation, extension and other means; Section 7(1)(c) disseminate the outcomes of research by various means, and commercially exploit the results of such research; Section 7(1)(d) participate in technological innovation as well as in the discovery, transmission and enhancement of knowledge and to stimulate the intellectual life in the economic, social, cultural, scientific, and technological development; Section 7(1)(e) contribute to industrial and technological development of society in collaboration with industry and other organizations; Section 7(1)(f) make proposals for new programmes of study including those that culminate with degrees, diplomas and certificates; Section 7(1)(g) make proposals for the establishment of colleges, campuses, faculties, schools, institutes, departments, and other resource and administrative units as may be appropriate from time to time; Section 7(1)(h) inculcate a culture of innovation in science, technology and engineering, amongst staff, students, and society; Section 7(1)(i) promote education in liberal arts, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics within the institution and society; Section 7(1)(j) develop an institution of excellence in teaching, training, scholarship, entrepreneurship, research, consultancy, community service, among other educational services and products, with emphasis on technology and its development, impact and application to society; Section 7(1)(k) provide a multi-level system of education and training that is relevant to the needs of the community covering a wide range of fields and levels with provision for recognition of prior learning and flexibility of transition between educational levels; Section 7(1)(l) provide for the development of technical and vocational education and training and related activities within the institution and the wider society; Section 7(1)(m) play a leading role in the development and expansion of opportunities for technological and vocational education and training; Section 7(1)(n) provide high quality educational, research, residential, commercial, cultural, social, recreational, sporting, and other critical facilities and amenities; Section 7(1)(o) facilitate student mobility between programmes of study at different technical training institutions, polytechnics, and universities; Section 7(1)(p) promote critical enquiry and creativity in education, training and research within the institution; Section 7(1)(q) participate in commercial ventures and activities that promote the objectives of the institution; Section 7(1)(r) foster the general welfare of staff and students; Section 7(1)(s) provide opportunities for further development and training for staff of the institution; Section 7(1)(t) develop and provide educational, cultural, professional, technical and vocational services to the community and in particular the fostering of corporate social responsibility; Section 7(1)(u) provide programmes, products, and services in ways that reflect the principles of equity, equality, parity and social justice; Section 7(1)(v) conduct examinations for and grant such, academic awards as may be provided for in the Statutes, and to syndicate examinations for awards at other institutions as may be approved by the Senate; Section 7(1)(w) generally facilitate the development and provision of appropriate and accessible academic and other useful programmes. Section 7(1)(x) provide training that promotes regional integration, international cohesion for sustainable socio-economic development and poverty reduction; Section 7(1)(y) provide training that promotes environmental sustainability; and Section 7(1)(z) play a leading role in promoting training on leadership, ethics and integrity. Section 7(2) In achieving its aims and functions, the University shall not discriminate against any person on grounds of race, sex, pregnancy, marital status, health status, ethnic or social origin, colour, age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture, dress, language or birth.
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ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 8. Establishment of Colleges and Campuses

AI-assisted research summary: The Council may, on the advice of the Senate, establish colleges and campuses within the University; a college or campus shall consist of specified faculties, schools, institutes, centres, departments and other units.

Section 8. Establishment of Colleges and Campuses Section 8(1) The Council may, on the advice of the Senate, establish colleges and campuses within the University whose functions and powers shall be provided for under the Statutes. Section 8(2) A college or campus established within the University shall consist of such faculties, schools, institutes, centres, departments and other resource and administrative units as may be provided for under the Statutes.
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ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 9. Establishment of Constituent Colleges

AI-assisted research summary: The Cabinet Secretary may, by order published in the Gazette and on the Council's advice and the Commission's recommendation, establish or declare an institution to be a constituent college of the University.

Section 9. Establishment of Constituent Colleges Section The Cabinet Secretary may, on the advice of the Council and the recommendation of the Commission by order published in the Gazette , establish or declare an institution of learning or higher education or any other training establishment to be a constituent college of the University.

Part III

MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY

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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 12. Membership of the University

AI-assisted research summary: Lists who are members of the University and states that members shall enjoy rights and privileges as outlined under the Statutes.

Section 12. Membership of the University Section 12(1)(a) the Chancellor; Section 12(1)(b) the Chairperson of Council; Section 12(1)(c) the Vice-Chancellor; Section 12(1)(d) the Deputy Vice-Chancellors; Section 12(1)(e) the Principals of Constituent Colleges; Section 12(1)(f) the Principals of Colleges and Campuses within the University; Section 12(1)(g) the Registrars; Section 12(1)(h) the University Librarian; Section 12(1)(i) the Finance Officer; Section 12(1)(j) the Chief Legal Officer; Section 12(1)(k) the members of the Council; Section 12(1)(l) the members of the Senate; Section 12(1)(m) the Lecturers; Section 12(1)(n) the students; Section 12(1)(o) the non-teaching staff of the University; Section 12(1)(p) the members of the Alumni Association; and Section 12(1)(q) such other members of staff of the University or any other body formally admitted into association with the University, as the Council may from time to time determine. Section 12(2) The members of the University shall enjoy such rights and privileges as may be outlined Under the Statutes.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 13. Chancellor

AI-assisted research summary: The President must appoint the Chancellor; the Chancellor is entitled to powers and privileges under the Statutes and must perform other functions provided under the Statutes.

Section 13. Chancellor Section 13(1) There shall be a Chancellor of the University who shall be appointed by the President in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Section 13(2) The functions of the Chancellor and tenure of office shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Section 13(3) The Chancellor shall enjoy such powers and privileges, and perform such other functions as may be provided under the Statutes.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 14. Chairperson of the Council

AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson of the Council is appointed under the Act; the Chairperson shall hold office for three years and is eligible for re-appointment for one further term.

Section 14. Chairperson of the Council Section 14(1) There shall be a Chairperson of the Council who shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Section 14(2) The Chairperson of the Council shall hold office for a period of three years, provided that the person so appointed shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further one term.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 15. Vice-Chancellor

AI-assisted research summary: The University shall have a Vice‑Chancellor; the Vice‑Chancellor holds office for five years and, on expiry of that period, is eligible for reappointment for one further term; appointment is to follow the Act.

Section 15. Vice-Chancellor Section 15(1) There shall be a Vice-Chancellor of the University who shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Section 15(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of five years and shall upon the expiration of the period be eligible for reappointment for a further one term.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 16. Deputy Vice-Chancellor

AI-assisted research summary: The Council must appoint two or more Deputy Vice-Chancellors through a competitive process; Deputy Vice-Chancellors must act under the Vice-Chancellor's general direction and perform powers and duties provided by the statutes; a Deputy Vice-Chancellor holds office for five years and may be re-appointed for another five years.

Section 16. Deputy Vice-Chancellor Section 16(1) The Council shall appoint two or more Deputy Vice-Chancellors, through a competitive process. Section 16(2) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall, under the general direction of the Vice-Chancellor, exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be provided by the statutes. Section 16(3) A Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further term of five years.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 17. Principals of Colleges and Campuses

AI-assisted research summary: The Council must appoint a Principal for each college and campus.

Section 17. Principals of Colleges and Campuses Section 17(1) The Council shall appoint for each college and campus a Principal. Section 17(2) A Principal shall be the academic and administrative head of the campus or college and shall, under the general authority of the Vice-Chancellor, have such other powers and duties as may be provided for under the Statutes. Section 17(3) The Principal shall hold office for a period of five years and shall upon expiration of that period be eligible for re-appointment for a further one term of five years.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 18. Principals of Constituent Colleges

AI-assisted research summary: The Principal of a Constituent College shall be appointed under the Act; the Principal holds office for five years and may be re-appointed for one further term.

Section 18. Principals of Constituent Colleges Section 18(1) The Principal of a Constituent College shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Section 18(2) The Principal shall hold office for a period of five years and shall upon expiration of that period be eligible for re-appointment for a further one term.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 19. Council

AI-assisted research summary: Establishes a Council for the University; members are appointed under the Act; non‑ex officio members hold office for three years and may be reappointed; vacancies occur on resignation (in writing), infirmity, or death; the Vice‑Chancellor must notify the Cabinet Secretary in writing of any vacancy; the Council must exercise prudent leadership.

Section 19. Council Section 19(1) There shall be a Council of the University whose members shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Section 19(2) The member of the Council, other than an ex officio members, shall hold office for a period of three years, and shall be eligible for reappointment. Section 19(3)(a) if, not being an ex officio member, the member resigns from office in writing addressed to the Vice-Chancellor; Section 19(3)(b) if the Council is satisfied that the member is, by reasons of physical or mental infirmity, unable to exercise the functions of the office; and Section 19(3)(c) upon death of the member. Section 19(4) Where the office of a member of the Council becomes vacant, the Vice-Chancellor shall in writing notify the Cabinet Secretary of the vacancy. Section 19(5) The procedure, conduct and regulation of the affairs of the Council shall be determined in accordance with this Charter and the Statutes. Section 19(6) The Council shall exercise prudent leadership, innovative enterprise, and good judgment in directing the University and shall always steer it in the best interest of the University.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 20. Functions of the Council

AI-assisted research summary: The Council must make rules and regulations.

Section 20. Functions of the Council Section subject to the provisions of the Act and after consultation with the Senate, make rules and regulations;
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 21. Senate

AI-assisted research summary: Section 21 defines the composition of the University Senate (listing members such as the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Principals, Deans, Professors, student-elected members with limited participation, University Librarian, and others) and sets out a range of Senate powers and functions including recommending establishment or abolition of academic units, approving syllabi and curricula, regulating examinations, approving awards, promoting research and quality assurance, and reviewing the Statutes at least once every five years.

Section 21. Senate Section 21(1)(a) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Chairperson; Section 21(1)(b) the Deputy Vice-Chancellors; Section 21(1)(c) the Principals of each constituent college; Section 21(1)(d) the Principals of each college and campus within the University; Section 21(1)(e) all the Deans of faculties and Schools, the Directors of Institutes and Centres and other academic units; Section 21(1)(f) the Chairpersons of Departments; Section 21(1)(g) full professors of the University; Section 21(1)(h) two members elected by the academic board or equivalent body (if any) of each constituent college from among the members of such board or body; Section 21(1)(i) the University Librarian; Section 21(1)(j) one representative of each of the college and campus academic boards appointed by the respective boards from amongst its members; Section 21(1)(k) one representative of each of the school academic boards appointed by the respective boards from amongst its members; Section 21(1)(l) the Dean of students; Section 21(1)(m) the head of information, communication and technology services of the University; Section 21(1)(n) the Director of Technical, Vocational Education and Training; Section 21(1)(o) two members elected by the students' organization, who shall not be entitled to attend deliberations of the Senate on matters which are considered by the Chairperson of the Senate to be confidential or which relate to examinations, the general discipline of students, and other related matters; and Section 21(1)(p) such other member as Council may determine in accordance with the Statutes. Section 21(2) The members of the Students' Association shall not participate in the deliberations of the Senate related to examinations, grades and such other issues that may pose a conflict of interest. Section 21(3) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor for the time being in charge of teaching and learning shall be the secretary to the Senate. Section 21(4)(a) recommend to the Council the establishment, or abolition or harmonization of faculties, schools, institutes, units, departments, and centres as the Senate may from time to time deem necessary; Section 21(4)(b) subject to the provisions of the Act, to make recommendations to the Council for the establishment, abolition or supervision, degree and other academic programmes and their titles in the University; Section 21(4)(c) to set the dates of the academic year and to determine the schedule of academic programmes within the academic year; Section 21(4)(d) to approve all syllabi and curricula of the University; Section 21(4)(e) to make regulations governing methods of assessing and examining the academic performance of students; Section 21(4)(f) to evaluate academic records of applicants for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for purposes of admission into the University; Section 21(4)(g) to regulate the conduct of examinations; Section 21(4)(h) to appoint internal and external examiners and recommend to the Council the terms and conditions for their appointment; Section 21(4)(i) to approve the examination results; Section 21(4)(j) subject to the provisions of the Act, to approve the award of degrees including the award of honorary degrees and other academic distinctions; Section 21(4)(k) to determine which qualifications or credits from other Universities or institutions shall be acceptable as equivalent to particular qualifications of the University; Section 21(4)(l) to determine the procedure to be followed in the conferment of the degrees and other awards; Section 21(4)(m) to determine the design of academic dress and prescribe its use; Section 21(4)(n) to evaluate research, teaching, staffing and general work of any body or section of the University and if it so wishes to report and make recommendations thereon to the Council; Section 21(4)(o) to promote and administer the extra-mural, external and extension work of the University; Section 21(4)(p) to promote research, extension and innovation work in the University; Section 21(4)(q) to promote co-operation and linkages with other institutions of higher learning and industry; Section 21(4)(r) to make regulations governing the award of fellowships, scholarships, bursaries, prizes and other awards; Section 21(4)(s) to develop, implement and promote quality assurance systems and structures in all University operations; Section 21(4)(t) to promote the welfare of students and staff in the University; Section 21(4)(u) to propose regulations and procedures for the discipline of students and make recommendations thereof to the Council; Section 21(4)(v) to discontinue a student from a programme of study on academic grounds; Section 21(4)(w) to receive proposals from various Boards and Faculties, Institutes, Schools, Centers and to consider their recommendations and make appropriate decision; Section 21(4)(x) to recommend to the Council appropriate criteria for appointment and promotion of all staff of the university; Section 21(4)(y) to review the Statutes from time to time and to present recommendations thereon to the Council provided that all Statutes shall be reviewed at least once every five years; and Section 21(4)(z) to determine general policy matters relating to the library, laboratory facilities, teaching aids, workshops and such other academic services which are in its view necessary for the furtherance of the academic objectives of the University. Section 21(5) Notwithstanding any of the provision of this Charter, the Council shall not initiate any action in respect of subsection (3) except upon receipt of a report or proposal thereunder, and the Council shall not reject any such report, or reject or amend any regulations as proposed without further reference to Senate. Section 21(6) The Senate shall exercise such other powers as may be conferred to it by the provisions of the Act, the Statutes or by the rules and regulations, and to do such other acts as the Council shall authorize.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 22. Students’ Association

AI-assisted research summary: There shall be a Students' Organization established in accordance with the Statutes.

Section 22. Students’ Association Section There shall be a Students' Organization established in accordance with the Statutes.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 23. Alumni Association

AI-assisted research summary: Establishes an Alumni Association composed of graduates and other persons determined by the Statutes; it must govern its own proceedings, act as an interactive forum for members, and may perform other functions under the Act and Statutes.

Section 23. Alumni Association Section 23(1) There shall be an Alumni Association of the University which shall consist of graduates of the University and such other persons as may be determined by the Statutes. Section 23(2)(a) to bring together graduates and former students of the University. Section 23(2)(b) to engage in fund raising activities to assist the University; and Section 23(2)(c) to promote the University's welfare and image. Section 23(3) The Alumni Association shall govern the conduct of its own proceedings. Section 23(4) The Alumni Association shall act as an interactive forum for its members and may perform such other functions in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Statutes.

Part IV

MANAGEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY

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MANAGEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY - 24. University Management Board

AI-assisted research summary: Establishes a University Management Board, lists its members, authorizes the Chair to invite officers to meetings (who attend but cannot vote), and sets out the Board's management duties including resource management, planning, proposals to Council, legal proceedings, advising Council, proposing rules, setting fees, and other management duties.

Section 24. University Management Board Section 24(1) There shall be a University Management Board which shall function as the Executive Board as provided for in the provisions of the Act and the Statutes. Section 24(2)(a) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Chairperson; Section 24(2)(b) the Deputy Vice-Chancellors; Section 24(2)(c) the Principals of Colleges and campuses within the University; Section 24(2)(d) the Registrars; and Section 24(2)(e) the Finance Officer. Section 24(3) The Chairperson of the Management Board may invite other officers of the University to attend management board meetings when specific matters pertaining to their departments or offices are being discussed and such officers shall be in attendance but not be eligible to vote. Section 24(4)(a) be responsible for the efficient management of the human, physical and financial resources of the University; Section 24(4)(b) coordinate and control the development, planning, management and administration of the University and its. resources in accordance with approved policies, rules and regulations; Section 24(4)(c) submit proposals to the University Council concerning annual financial estimates, development priorities, staff development plans, terms and conditions of service, fund raising strategies, student welfare, public relations policies, academic partnerships and linkages with other institutions, collaborations with industry, as well as any policies and any matters related to the development, management and administration of the University; Section 24(4)(d) authorize the initiation of legal proceedings or defend or compromise legal proceedings in the name of and on behalf of the University; Section 24(4)(e) advise the Council on matters concerning management, administration, and academic affairs of the University; Section 24(4)(f) propose to the University Council rules and regulations for the administration of the University and for the execution of its programmes and plans; Section 24(4)(g) establish any University charges and fees; and Section 24(4)(h) perform any other duties related to the management of the University.
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MANAGEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY - 25. Staff of the University

AI-assisted research summary: Defines categories of university staff (teaching, senior management, administrative, technical, support) and gives the Council power to delegate appointment powers.

Section 25. Staff of the University Section 25(1) The teaching staff of the University shall consist of the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellors, the Principals of colleges within the University, the University Librarian and all members of staff who are engaged in teaching and research. Section 25(2) The senior management staff of the University shall consist of the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellors, the Principals of colleges and campuses of the University, Registrars and Finance Officer. Section 25(3) The administrative staff of the University shall consist of the Registrars, Finance Officer, the directors not being engaged in teaching or research and such other members of staff engaged in general administration as the Council may, from time to time determine. Section 25(4) The technical staff of the University shall consist of those staff engaged in laboratory, field instruction, workshops and such similar environs in the teaching departments under the general direction of the heads of the teaching departments, and as the Council may from time to time determine. Section 25(5) The support staff of the University shall consist of those staff engaged in general duties and as the Council may from time to time determine. Section 25(6)(a) in the manner and upon the terms and conditions of service prescribed by the Statutes; or Section 25(6)(b) in the case of a person seconded to the service of the University from the service of another institution, the Government or any other public service, on terms and conditions agreed upon between the Council and the seconding body. Section 25(7) The Council may, subject to such restrictions as it may impose, delegate, either generally or specially, to any person, committee, or body, the power to appoint any member of the staff of the University. Section 25(8)(a) be subject to the general authority of the Council and of the Vice-Chancellor; and Section 25(8)(b) be deemed to be employed in accordance with the Statutes or as otherwise specifically provided by the Statutes or by the terms of a particular appointment.
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MANAGEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY - 26. Performance of functions in the event of incapacity of the office holders

AI-assisted research summary: Sets who may be appointed to perform the functions of specified university office-holders when those office-holders are incapacitated, and limits each temporary appointment to three months.

Section 26. Performance of functions in the event of incapacity of the office holders Section 26(1) In the event of incapacity of the Chancellor, the President may appoint a person to form functions of the Chancellor for a period of three months. Section 26(2) In the event of incapacity of the Vice-Chancellor, the Cabinet Secretary on the recommendation of the Council may appoint one of the Deputy Vice-Chancellors to carry out the functions of the Vice-Chancellor for a period of three months. Section 26(3) In the event of simultaneous incapacity of the Vice-Chancellor and all the Deputy Vice-Chancellors, the Chairperson of the Council, in consultation with the Chancellor, may appoint a member of the academic staff of the University to perform the functions of the Vice-Chancellor for a maximum period of three months. Section 26(4) In the event of incapacity of any member of staff of the University other than the Vice-Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor may appoint a suitable person to perform the functions of the said officer for a period of three months. Section 26(5) In this section, "incapacity" means absence from Kenya or inability for any other reason to perform the functions of the office concerned or as may be provided for in the Statutes. Section 26(6) Subject to the provisions of this section, at expiry of the above prescribed period, the position shall fall vacant and the process of filling up the position as provided for in the Act, Statutes, and or regulations shall commerce.

Part V

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

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FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 27. Financial Year

AI-assisted research summary: When the Financial Year is changed, the transitional period (even if shorter or longer than twelve months) is treated as a Financial Year for the purposes of the Charter.

Section 27. Financial Year Section In the event of any change in the Financial Year, and for the purposes of the transition from the old Financial Year to a new Financial Year consequent upon the change, the transitional period, whether more or less than twelve months, shall be deemed for the purposes of this Charter to be a Financial Year.

Part VI

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 28. Common Seal

AI-assisted research summary: The Common Seal of the University must be authenticated by the Vice-Chancellor and any other person authorized by the Council; the Council directs custody and use of the Seal.

Section 28. Common Seal Section 28(1) The Common Seal of the University shall be kept in such custody and used only as the Council shall direct. Section 28(2) The Common Seal of the University shall be authenticated by the signatures of the Vice-Chancellor together with any other person duly authorized by the Council. Section 28(3) The Common Seal of the University when affixed to any document and duly authenticated shall be judicially and officially noticed, and, unless and until the contrary is proved, any order or authorization of the Council under this section shall be presumed to have been duly given.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 29. Statutes

AI-assisted research summary: The Council must not make, amend or revoke Statutes relating to the functions and privileges of the Chancellor, Vice‑Chancellor or Senate without first obtaining the opinion of the Senate.

Section 29. Statutes Section 29(1)(a) establishment of colleges, campuses, faculties, schools, institutes and centres of the University; Section 29(1)(b) description of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic qualifications; Section 29(1)(c) requirement for conferment of degrees and award of diplomas, certificates and other academic qualifications; Section 29(1)(d) conduct of examinations; Section 29(1)(e) prescribing fees and other charges; Section 29(1)(f) prescribing the rules and regulations for the conduct and organisation of student affairs; Section 29(1)(g) setting the terms and conditions of service, including the appointment, dismissal and recommendation of retirement benefits of the members of the staff of the University; Section 29(1)(h) constitution and procedure of meetings of the Council, the Senate, and the University Management Board and provide for the establishment, composition and terms of reference of their respective committees; and Section 29(1)(i) providing for or prescribing anything, which, under this Charter may be provided for or prescribed by Statutes. Section 29(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1), the Council shall not make, amend or revoke any Statutes relating to the functions and privileges of the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor or Senate without first obtaining the opinion of the Senate.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 30. Protection of Name

AI-assisted research summary: Public officers registering companies, businesses or societies must not accept a name containing the words "University" and "Kisii" together unless the application is accompanied by the written consent of the Council; persons who use those words in advertisements without that consent commit an offence punishable by a fine up to Kenya Shillings three million, or imprisonment up to three years, or both.

Section 30. Protection of Name Section 30(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other written law, no public officer performing functions relating to the registration of companies, business or societies shall accept for such registration any name which includes the words "University", or "Kisii" together in any order, unless the application for the registration is accompanied by the written consent of the Council. Section 30(2) Any person who, except with the written consent of the Council, uses the word "University", or "Kisii" together in any order and in furtherance of, or as, or in connection with, any advertisement for any trade, business, calling, or profession, commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding Kenya Shillings three million, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or to both. Section 30(3) Notwithstanding, the foregoing, nothing in this section shall be construed as preventing the bona fide use by any person of any title in pursuance of the grant to her/him of a degree, diploma or certificate by the University.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 31. Repeal

AI-assisted research summary: The Kisii University College Order, 2007 is revoked, and acts, appointments, authorizations and property under that Order are deemed to have been given or acquired under this Charter to the extent they are not inconsistent with the Charter.

Section 31. Repeal Section 31(1) The Kisii University College Order, 2007 is revoked. Section 31(2) Notwithstanding the revocation of the Kisii University College Order, all acts, directions, orders, appointments, requirements, authorizations, other things given, taken or done under, and all funds, assets and other property acquired by virtue of, that Order, shall, so far as not inconsistent with this Charter, be deemed to have been given, taken, done or acquired under this Charter.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 32. Transition

AI-assisted research summary: Students of Kisii University College who were enrolled in degree, diploma or certificate programmes at the Charter's commencement may finish their courses and will be awarded the University awards.

Section 32. Transition Section All the students of Kisii University College who were pursuing degree, diploma and certificate programmes as at the commencement date of this Charter, shall be allowed to complete their courses and shall be awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates of the University.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 33. Variation and Revocation of this Charter

AI-assisted research summary: The Charter may be revoked or varied in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

Section 33. Variation and Revocation of this Charter Section This Charter may be revoked or varied in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

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