The Charter for Maasai Mara University

The Charter may be cited as The Maasai Mara University Charter.

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Jurisdiction: Kenya
Instrument: Notice
Citation: Legal Notice 226 of 2013
Version: Undated source snapshot
Language: en

Source attribution: Source: Kenya Law

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The Charter may be cited as The Maasai Mara University Charter. This section lists and defines terminology used in the Charter (interpretation/definitions). The University may award scholarships, bursaries and prizes and make other awards, subject to the Charter and to provisions of the Statutes. The Maasai Mara University is established and incorporated as a university known by that name. States the university's vision, mission, and core values.

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Part I

PRELIMINARY

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PRELIMINARY - 1. Short title

AI-assisted research summary: The Charter may be cited as The Maasai Mara University Charter.

Section 1. Short title Section This Charter may be cited as The Maasai Mara University Charter.
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PRELIMINARY - 2. Interpretation

AI-assisted research summary: This section lists and defines terminology used in the Charter (interpretation/definitions).

Section 2. Interpretation Section In this Charter, unless the context requires otherwise— "Academic Staff" means a member of staff of the University, who is a Professor, an Associate Professor, a Senior Lecturer, a Lecturer, an Assistant Lecturer and such other persons in the employment of the University engaged in teaching or research therein as Council, acting in accordance with the recommendation of Senate, may from time to time grant the status of members of the university; "Act” Means the Universities Act (Cap. 210); "Administrative Staff" means a member of staff of the University, who is appointed for general purposes of performing duties related to general management and administration of the University as shall be specified in the Statutes; "Alumni" means a person who is a former student of the University, or The Narok University 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; as defined in clause 25 of the Charter; “Cabinet Secretary” means the Cabinet Secretary for the time being responsible for University education; “Campus” means a place of education, learning or research which is so designated by Council; "Centre" means a research department which from administrative purposes has been designated by the Council as being constituted within a particular faculty, institute or school; "Chairperson" means the Chairperson of Council of the University appointed under section 13 of the charter; "Chancellor" means the Chancellor of the University as appointed under section 12 of the charter; "College" means a College established within the University pursuant to an Order made under Section 7 ; but does not include a Constituent College; "Constituent College" means a Constituent College of the University established under clause 8 of this Charter; "Commission" means the Commission for University Education, established under the Act; "Convocation" means the convocation of the University established under Section 22 ; "Council" means the Council of the University established under Section 18 ; "Deputy Vice Chancellor" means the Deputy Vice Chancellor appointed by the Council of the University under Section 15 ; "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; "Fiscal Year" means the financial year of the University as provided for in Section 27 ; "Graduate" means a person upon whom a degree of the University has been conferred or to whom a qualification of the University has been awarded as determined by the Senate; "Institute" means an institute of the University established by the Statutes; "Lecturer" means a member of the staff of the University who is, in terms of appointment as, a professor, an associate 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; "Librarian" means the person appointed to be the librarian of' the university; "Professor" means a professor of the University; "Registrar” means a registrar of the University appointed by the Council; "Regulations" means regulations made by the senate pursuant to this charter and the Statutes; "School" means a school of the University established under the Statutes; “Senate” means the Senate of the University established under Section 20 ; “Statutes” means Statutes of the University made by the Council under this Charter; “Student” means a person registered by the University for the purposes of receiving instructions in a particular area of study with a view to obtaining a qualification of the University or any other person who is determined by the Senate to be a student; “Student Association” means an association of the students recognized by the Council as being an organization representative of the students of the University and as provided by Section 24 of the Charter; “Student Association” means an association of the students recognized by the Council as being an organization representative of the students of the University and as provided by section 24 of the Charter; “Support Staff” means a member of staff of the University who is appointed for purposes of providing support services for the general management and administration of the University as shall be specified in the Statutes; “Teaching Staff” means a member of staff of the University who is in terms of appointment as, a lecturer of the University; “Technical Staff” means a member of staff of the University who is appointed to conduct general clerical, laboratory and field courses, and assist in the conduct of lectures, examinations and research of the University; “University” means The Maasai Mara University established under Section 3 ; “University Management Board” means the University Management Board of the University provided by Section 21 of the Charter; “Vice-Chancellor” means the Vice-Chancellor of the University appointed under Section 14 of the Charter.

Part II

ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY

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ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 10. Award of Scholarships

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

Section 10. Award of Scholarships Section Subject to this Charter, the University may award scholarships, bursaries and prizes and make other awards which may be provided for by the Statutes.
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ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 3. Establishment and Incorporation of The Masaai Mara University

AI-assisted research summary: The Maasai Mara University is established and incorporated as a university known by that name.

Section 3. Establishment and Incorporation of The Masaai Mara University Section 3(1) There is hereby established a University to be known as The Maasai Mara University. 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 other such things 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 Maasai Mara University shall be the successor to the Narok University College constituted under the Narok University College Order (L.N. 101/2008). Section 3(4) All rights, liabilities and assets held by anybody on behalf of the Narok University College, existing at the commencement of this Charter, shall be automatically and fully transferred to The Maasai Mara University.
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ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 4. Vision, Mission and Core Values

AI-assisted research summary: States the university's vision, mission, and core values.

Section 4. Vision, Mission and Core Values Section 4(1) Vision — to be a world class university committed to academic excellence for development. Section 4(2) Mission — to provide quality university education through innovative teaching, research and consultancy services for development. Section 4(3) Core Values — excellence, teamwork, professionalism, equity and social justice, creativity and innovativeness, transparency and accountability.
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ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 5. Philosophy

AI-assisted research summary: The Maasai Mara University will endeavour to be a world-class university committed to academic excellence through teaching, research, innovation, extension and technology transfer to promote development and environmental conservation.

Section 5. Philosophy Section The Maasai Mara University will endeavour to be a world class university committed to academic excellence, through teaching, research, innovation, extension and technology transfer in order to promote social, economic and political development of Kenya and beyond and to realize sustainable conservation of the environment through natural resource management and tourism.
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ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 6. Functions

AI-assisted research summary: Section 6 lists the institution's functions, including providing education and training, advancing and disseminating research, promoting STEM, facilitating student mobility, fostering staff and student welfare, collaborating with industry, and conducting examinations.

Section 6. Functions Section 6(1)(a) provide directly, or in collaboration, with other institutions of higher learning, facilities for technological, professional, and scientific education; Section 6(1)(b) advance knowledge and its practical application by research and other means; Section 6(1)(c) disseminate the outcomes of research by various means, and commercially exploit the results of such research; Section 6(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 6(1)(e) contribute to industrial and technological development of society in collaboration with industry and other organizations; Section 6(1)(f) make proposals for new programmes of study including those that culminate with degrees, diplomas and certificates; Section 6(1)(g) make proposals for the establishment of campuses, colleges, faculties, schools, institutes, departments, and other resource and administrative units as may be appropriate; Section 6(1)(h) inculcate a culture of innovation in technology, engineering, and science, amongst staff, students, and society; Section 6(1)(i) promote education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics within the institution and society; Section 6(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 6(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 6(1)(l) provide for the development of technical and vocational education and training and related activities within the institution and the wider society; Section 6(1)(m) play a leading role in the development and expansion of opportunities for technological and vocational education and training; Section 6(1)(n) provide high quality educational, research, residential, commercial, cultural, social, recreational, sporting, and other facilities; Section 6(1)(o) facilitate student mobility between programmes of study at different technical training institutions, polytechnics, and universities; Section 6(1)(p) promote critical enquiry and creativity in education, training and research within the institution; Section 6(1)(q) participate in commercial ventures and activities that promote the objectives of the institution; Section 6(1)(r) foster the general welfare of staff and students; Section 6(1)(s) provide opportunities for development and further training for staff of the institution; Section 6(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 6(1)(u) provide programmes, products, and services in ways that reflect the principles of equity and social justice; Section 6(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; and Section 6(1)(w) generally facilitate the development and provision of appropriate and accessible academic and other programmes. Section 6(2) Admission to the University as candidates for degrees, diplomas, certificates, or other awards shall be open to all persons accepted as being qualified by the Senate in accordance with this Charter without distinction of race, ethnicity, place of origin or residence or other local connections, political opinion, colour, creed, religion, physical ability or gender; and no barrier based on any such distinction shall be imposed upon any person as a condition of their becoming, or continuing to be, a professor, lecturer, graduate or student of the University, or of their holding any office therein, nor shall any preference be given to, or advantage withheld from any person on the grounds of any such distinction.
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ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 7. Establishment of Colleges within the University

AI-assisted research summary: The Council may, on advice of the Senate, establish colleges within the University; a College shall consist of specified faculties, schools, institutes, centres and other units as provided by the Statutes.

Section 7. Establishment of Colleges within the University Section 7(1) The Council may, on advice of the Senate, establish colleges within the University whose functions and powers shall be provided for in the Statutes. Section 7(2) A College established within the University shall consist of such faculties, schools, institutes, or centres and other resource and administrative units as may be provided for by the Statutes.
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ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 8. Establishment of Constituent Colleges

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

Section 8. Establishment of Constituent Colleges Section The Cabinet Secretary may, on the advice of the Council and the recommendation of the Commission for University Education, 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.
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ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY - 9. Conferment, Granting, Cancellation and Withdrawal of Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other Awards

AI-assisted research summary: Senate may grant or confer diplomas, certificates, degrees and academic distinctions, and (subject to the Charter) may cancel or withdraw such awards.

Section 9. Conferment, Granting, Cancellation and Withdrawal of Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other Awards Section 9(1)(a) grant Diplomas or Certificates or other awards; Section 9(1)(b) confer the degrees of Bachelor, Master and Doctor and such other degrees as may be provided for by the Statutes; and Section 9(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. Section 9(2) Subject to this Charter, Senate may cancel or withdraw such certificates, diplomas, degrees, including honorary degrees, or any other awards as may be provided for in the Statutes.

Part III

MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY

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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 11. Membership of the University

AI-assisted research summary: Membership of the University includes the Chancellor.

Section 11. Membership of the University Section the Chancellor;
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 12. The Chancellor

AI-assisted research summary: Establishes a Chancellor of the University who shall be appointed and hold office in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

Section 12. The Chancellor Section There shall be a Chancellor of the University who shall be appointed and hold office in accordance to the provisions of the Act.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 13. Chairperson of Council

AI-assisted research summary: The University shall have a Chairperson of Council; the Chairperson serves for three years and is eligible for re-appointment for one further term.

Section 13. Chairperson of Council Section 13(1) There shall be a Chairperson of Council of the University who shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Section 13(2) The Chairperson of 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 - 14. Vice-Chancellor

AI-assisted research summary: The Vice-Chancellor exists and (as Vice-Chancellor) must be the academic and administrative head, have overall responsibility for management, and have powers and duties provided by the Statutes; the Vice-Chancellor holds office on terms in the Charter and Statutes and may be re-appointed for a further one term upon expiration of that period.

Section 14. Vice-Chancellor Section 14(1) There shall be a Vice-Chancellor of the University who shall be appointed according to the provisions of the Act. Section 14(2)(a) be the academic and administrative head of the University; Section 14(2)(b) have overall responsibility for the good and proper management of the University; and Section 14(2)(c) have such powers and duties as may be provided for by the Statutes. Section 14(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office upon such terms as provided for in the Charter and the Statutes and upon expiration of that period shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further one term.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 15. The Deputy Vice-Chancellors

AI-assisted research summary: The Council must appoint two or more Deputy Vice-Chancellors by competitive process; a Deputy Vice-Chancellor must hold office for five years and may be re-appointed for one further term.

Section 15. The Deputy Vice-Chancellors Section 15(1) The Council shall appoint two or more Deputy Vice-Chancellors through competitive process, who shall, under the general authority of the Vice-Chancellor, exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be provided for by the Statutes. Section 15(2) A Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further one term.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 16. The Principals of Colleges within the University

AI-assisted research summary: The Council must appoint a Principal for each college within the University, who will be the academic and administrative head and have powers and duties under the Vice-Chancellor and the Statutes.

Section 16. The Principals of Colleges within the University Section 16(1) The Council shall appoint a Principal for each college within the University, who shall be the academic and administrative head of the college and shall, under the general authority of the Vice-Chancellor, have such other powers and duties as may be provided for by the Statutes. Section 16(2) The Principal shall hold office upon such terms and for such period as may be provided for by the Statutes and upon expiration of that period shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 17. Principals of Constituent Colleges

AI-assisted research summary: The Cabinet Secretary must appoint Principals of Constituent Colleges competitively on the University Council's recommendation; the Principal is the academic and administrative head and may be re-appointed for one further term.

Section 17. Principals of Constituent Colleges Section 17(1) The Principal of a Constituent College shall be appointed competitively by the Cabinet Secretary on the recommendation of the University Council and shall be the academic and administrative head of the Constituent College. Section 17(2) The Principal shall hold office upon such terms and for such period as may be provided for by the statutes and upon expiration of that period shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 18. The Council

AI-assisted research summary: Section 18 sets the composition of the Council, term length for non-ex officio members (three years), vacancy triggers (resignation, infirmity, death), notification duty on the Vice-Chancellor, lot-based staggering of terms, and governance obligations for the Council.

Section 18. The Council Section 18(1)(a) the Chairperson of Council who shall be the Chairperson of Council; Section 18(1)(b) the vice-Chairperson; Section 18(1)(c) the Vice-Chancellor who shall be the secretary to the Council and an ex officio member; and Section 18(1)(d) other members as may be provided for by the Act. Section 18(2) Subject to this Section, a member of the Council, other than an ex officio member, shall hold office for a period of three years, but shall be eligible for re-appointment. Section 18(3)(a) if, not being an ex officio member, the member resigns his/her office by writing under his/her hand addressed to the Vice-Chancellor; Section 18(3)(b) if the Council is satisfied that the member is, by reasons of physical or mental infirmity, unable to exercise the functions of her/his office; and Section 18(3)(c) upon death of the member. Section 18(4) Where the office of a member of the Council becomes vacant, the Vice-Chancellor shall forthwith notify the vacancy to the appropriate appointing authority. Section 18(5) The members of the Council other than the ex officio members shall at the first meeting after their appointment determine by lot which of their number shall vacate office after a period of three and four years respectively to ensure continuity in the activities of the Council. Section 18(6) The procedure, conduct and regulation of the affairs of the Council shall be determined in accordance to the Charter and Statutes. Section 18(7) The Council shall exercise prudent leadership, innovative enterprise, and good judgment in directing the University and shall always Charter in the best interest of the University.
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 19. Functions of Council

AI-assisted research summary: The Council must make regulations, subject to the provisions of the Act and after consultation with the Senate.

Section 19. Functions of Council Section subject to the provisions of the Act and after consultation with the Senate, to make regulations;
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MEMBERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY - 20. The Senate

AI-assisted research summary: Section 20 defines the membership of the Senate and enumerates the Senate's functions and powers, including many academic governance powers and that the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic and Students Affairs shall be the Senate's secretary.

Section 20. The Senate Section 20(1)(a) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Chairperson; Section 20(1)(b) the Deputy Vice-Chancellors; Section 20(1)(c) the Principals of each Constituent Colleges of the University; Section 20(1)(d) the Principals of each College and Campus of the University; Section 20(1)(e) the Deans of Schools, Associate Deans, Directors of Institutes, Centres and other academic units; Section 20(1)(f) the Registrars; Section 20(1)(g) the Heads of Departments; Section 20(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 20(1)(i) professors of the University; Section 20(1)(j) the University Librarian; Section 20(1)(k) one representative of each of the School Boards appointed by the respective boards from amongst its members; Section 20(1)(l) the Dean of Students; Section 20(1)(m) the Director of Information, Communication and Technology services of the University; and Section 20(1)(n) subject to the Statutes, 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; Such other member as Council may determine in accordance with the Statutes. Section 20(2) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor for the time being in charge of Academic and Students Affairs shall be the secretary to the Senate. Section 20(3)(a) to 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 20(3)(b) subject to the Act, to make recommendations to the Council for the establishment or abolition/supervision, degree and other academic programmes and their titles in the University; Section 20(3)(c) to set the dates of the academic year and to determine the schedule of academic programmes within the academic year; Section 20(3)(d) to approve all syllabi of the University; Section 20(3)(e) to make regulations governing methods of assessing and examining the academic performance of students; Section 20(3)(f) to evaluate academic records of both undergraduate and postgraduate candidates for the purpose of admission into the University; Section 20(3)(g) to regulate the conduct of examinations; Section 20(3)(h) to appoint internal and external examiners and recommend to the Council the terms and conditions for their appointment; Section 20(3)(i) to approve the examination results; Section 20(3)(j) subject to the Act, to approve the award of degrees including the award of honorary degrees and other academic distinctions; Section 20(3)(k) to determine which qualifications or credits from other Universities or institutions shall be acceptable as equivalent to particular qualifications of the University; Section 20(3)(l) to determine the procedure to be followed in the conferment of the degrees and other awards; Section 20(3)(m) to determine the design of academic dress and prescribe its use; Section 20(3)(n) to evaluate research, teaching, staffing and general work of anybody or section of the University and if it so wishes to report and make recommendations thereon to the Council; Section 20(3)(o) to promote and administer the extra-mural, external and extension work of the University; Section 20(3)(p) to promote research and innovation work in the University; Section 20(3)(q) to promote co-operation and linkages with other institutions of higher learning and industry; Section 20(3)(r) to make regulations governing the award of fellowships, scholarships, bursaries, prizes and other awards; Section 20(3)(s) to develop, implement and promote quality assurance systems and structures in all University operations; Section 20(3)(t) to promote the welfare of students and staff in the university; Section 20(3)(u) to propose regulations and procedures for the discipline of students and make recommendations thereof to the Council; Section 20(3)(v) to discontinue a student from a programme of study on academic grounds; Section 20(3)(w) to receive proposals from various Boards and Faculties, Institutes, Schools, Centers and to consider their recommendations and make appropriate decision; Section 20(3)(x) to recommend to the Council appropriate criteria for appointment and promotion of academic staff of the university; Section 20(3)(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; Section 20(3)(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 20(4) The Senate shall exercise such other powers as may be conferred to the Senate by the Act, the Statutes or by the regulations and to do such other acts as the Council shall authorize. Section 20(5) Notwithstanding the provision of this Charter, the Council shall not initiate any action in respect of academic matters except upon receipt of a report or proposal, and the Council shall not reject any such report, or reject or amend any regulations as proposed without further reference to Senate.

Part IV

THE UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT BOARD

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THE UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT BOARD - 21. Membership and functions of the Management Board

AI-assisted research summary: Section 21 lists the membership of the Management Board and enumerates its functions, including management of resources, proposing university-wide policies, coordinating strategic and development plans, and other management matters.

Section 21. Membership and functions of the Management Board 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 Colleges within the University; Section 21(1)(d) the Registrars; Section 21(1)(e) the Finance Officer; Section 21(1)(f) the Legal Counsel; and Section 21(1)(g) such other member of senior management as the Council may determine in accordance with the Statutes. Section 21(2)(a) the efficient management of the human, physical, and financial resources of the University; Section 21(2)(b) making proposals to the Council and Senate on policies that have a University wide application; Section 21(2)(c) the coordination of the University Strategic and Development plans; and Section 21(2)(d) any other matters related to the management of the University.
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THE UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT BOARD - 22. The Convocation

AI-assisted research summary: Establishes the University Convocation (graduates and other prescribed persons) and gives the Convocation the right to meet, discuss university matters, transmit resolutions to the Council and the Senate, and to exercise other functions prescribed by the Statutes.

Section 22. The Convocation Section 22(1) There shall be Convocation of the University which shall consist of graduates of the University and such other persons as may be prescribed by the Statutes. Section 22(2) The Convocation shall have the right to meet and discuss any matter relating to the University and transmit resolutions thereon to the Council and the Senate, and may exercise such other functions as the Statutes may prescribe.
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THE UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT BOARD - 23. The Staff of the University

AI-assisted research summary: Staff of the former Narok University College who were in post immediately before this Charter are to be treated as employees of The Maasai Mara University subject to the Act.

Section 23. The Staff of the University Section 23(1) The staff of the Narok University College existing prior to the commencement of this Charter, including those on secondment and contract, shall be deemed to be employees of the The Maasai Mara University subject to the Act. Section 23(2) The Academic staff of the University shall consist of the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellors, the Principals of colleges within the University, the Directors, the librarian and all members of staff who are engaged in teaching and research. Section 23(3) The senior management staff of the University shall consist of the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellors, the Principals of colleges of the University, Registrars, Finance Officer, the Deans and such other members of staff as the Council may from time to time determine. Section 23(4) The administrative staff of the University shall consist of the Deputy Registrars, and such other members of staff engaged in general administration as the Council may, from time to time determine. Section 23(5) 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 23(6) 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 23(7)(a) in the manner and upon the terms and conditions of service prescribed by the Act, charter and the Statutes; or Section 23(7)(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 23(8) 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 23(9)(a) be subject to the general authority of the Council and of the Vice-Chancellor; and Section 23(9)(b) be deemed to be employed in accordance with the Act, Charter and the Statutes or as otherwise specifically provided by the Statutes or by the terms of a particular appointment.
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THE UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT BOARD - 24. Student Organization

AI-assisted research summary: There shall be a students’ organization in accordance with the Statutes.

Section 24. Student Organization Section There shall be a students’ organization in accordance with the Statutes.
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THE UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT BOARD - 25. Alumni Association

AI-assisted research summary: Establishes an Alumni Association composed of alumni and graduates; it may meet, discuss University matters and send resolutions to Council or Senate; it may exercise functions prescribed in Regulations and Statutes; the Council must make rules to promote the Association.

Section 25. Alumni Association Section 25(1) There shall be an Alumni association of the University which shall consist of alumni and graduates of the University and such other members as may be prescribed in the regulations and Statutes. Section 25(2) The Alumni Association shall have the right to meet and discuss any matter relating to the University and transmit resolutions thereon to the Council or to the Senate, as may be appropriate. Section 25(3) The Alumni association may exercise such other functions as may be prescribed in the Regulations and Statutes. Section 25(4) The Council shall make rules for the promotion of the Alumni Association.
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THE UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT BOARD - 26. Performance of Functions in absence of Office Holder

AI-assisted research summary: Specifies who may be appointed to perform the Vice-Chancellor's functions when office-holders are incapacitated and limits each temporary appointment to a maximum of 180 calendar days.

Section 26. Performance of Functions in absence of Office Holder Section 26(1) In the event of the incapacity of the Vice-Chancellor, the Council shall appoint one of the Deputy Vice-Chancellors to carry out the functions of the Vice-Chancellor during the period of incapacity for a maximum period of one hundred and eighty calendar days. Section 26(2) In the event of the simultaneous incapacity of the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellors, the Chancellor after consultation with the Chairperson of the Council may appoint one of the Principals of the Colleges of the University to perform the functions of the Vice-Chancellor during the incapacity for a maximum period of one hundred and eighty calendar days. Section 26(3) In the event of the simultaneous incapacity of the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellors, the Principals of Colleges of the University, the Chancellor after consultation with the Chairperson of the Council may appoint a member of the academic staff at the level of professor to perform the functions of the Vice-Chancellor during the incapacity for a maximum period of one hundred and eighty calendar days. Section 26(4) In the event of the incapacity of any member of staff of the University, the Vice-Chancellor may appoint a suitable person to perform the functions of the said officer during the incapacity for a maximum period of one hundred and eighty calendar days. 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 and whereupon 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 commence.

Part V

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

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FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 27. Fiscal

AI-assisted research summary: The University’s fiscal year is twelve months long, starting 1 July and ending 30 June the next year.

Section 27. Fiscal Section 27(1) The fiscal year of the University shall be the period of twelve months commencing on the 1 July and ending on 30 June in the following year. Section 27(2) In the event of any change in the fiscal year, and for the purposes of the transition from the old financial year to a new fiscal 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 fiscal year.
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FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 28. Investments of Funds

AI-assisted research summary: The Council may invest any of the University funds in accordance with the Act.

Section 28. Investments of Funds Section The Council may invest any of the funds of the University in accordance with provisions of the Act.
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FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 29. Annual Estimates

AI-assisted research summary: The Council must prepare and approve annual estimates of the University's revenue and expenditure before the start of each fiscal year, submit them to the Cabinet Secretary for approval, and (after approval) must not increase any sum without the Cabinet Secretary's consent; the Council may create certain funds for future or contingent liabilities.

Section 29. Annual Estimates Section 29(1) Before the commencement of a fiscal year, the Council shall cause to be prepared estimates of the revenue and expenditure of the University for that year. Section 29(2)(a) for the payment of the salaries, allowances and other charges in respect of the staff of the University; Section 29(2)(b) for the payment of the pensions, gratuities and other charges in respect of retirement benefits which are payable but of the funds of the University; Section 29(2)(c) for the proper maintenance of the buildings and grounds of the University; Section 29(2)(d) for the proper maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment and other movable property of the University; Section 29(2)(e) for the funding of the cost of teaching, research and outreach activities of the University; Section 29(2)(f) for development purposes; and Section 29(2)(g) for the creation of such funds to meet future or contingent liabilities in respect of retiring benefits insurance or replacement of building or equipment and in respect of such other matters as the Council may think fit. Section 29(3) Annual estimates shall be approved by the Council before the commencement of the fiscal year to which they relate, and shall be submitted to the Cabinet Secretary for approval, and after the Cabinet Secretary has given his approval, the Council shall not increase any sum provided in the estimates without the consent of the Cabinet Secretary. Section 29(4) No expenditure shall be incurred for the purpose of the University except in accordance with the annual estimates approved under subsection (iii) or in pursuance of an authorization of the Council given with the prior approval of the Cabinet Secretary.
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FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 30. Accounts and Audit

AI-assisted research summary: The Council must keep proper books of account; the Auditor‑General must audit the University's accounts and may send a special report to the relevant body.

Section 30. Accounts and Audit Section 30(1) The Council shall cause to be kept proper books of accounts of the income, expenditure and assets and of the University. Section 30(2)(a) a statement of income and expenditure during that year; and Section 30(2)(b) a statement of the assets and liabilities of the University on the last day of that year. Section 30(3) The accounts of the University shall be audited by the Auditor-General. Section 30(4) The Auditor-General may transmit to the relevant body a special report on any matters incidental to his powers.

Part VI

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 31. The Common Seal

AI-assisted research summary: The common seal must be kept in custody as the Council directs; it must be authenticated by the Vice-Chancellor and another person authorized by the Council; documents bearing the seal and authenticated are officially noticed and Council orders under this section are presumed duly given unless proved otherwise.

Section 31. The Common Seal Section 31(1) The common seal of the University shall be kept in such custody and used only as the Council shall direct. Section 31(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 31(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 - 32. The Statutes

AI-assisted research summary: Council must ensure statutes are made by a council resolution with at least a three‑quarters majority of members present and voting (and at least half of total membership); the Council must not make, amend or revoke statutes about the Chancellor, Vice‑Chancellor or Senate without first ascertaining the Senate's opinion.

Section 32. The Statutes Section 32(1)(a) establishment of campuses, colleges, schools, faculties, institutes and centres of the University, distant and E-learning; Section 32(1)(b) description of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic qualifications; Section 32(1)(c) requirement for conferment of degrees and award of diplomas, certificates and other academic qualifications; Section 32(1)(d) conduct of examinations; Section 32(1)(e) prescribing fees and other charges; Section 32(1)(f) prescribing the rules and regulations for the conduct and organization of student affairs; Section 32(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 32(1)(h) constitution and procedure of meetings of the Council, and the establishment, composition and terms of reference of committees of the Council; and Section 32(1)(i) providing for or prescribing anything, which, under this Charter may be provided for or prescribed by Statutes. Section 32(2) Notwithstanding subsection (i), 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 ascertaining the opinion of the Senate. Section 32(3) Statutes shall only be made by a resolution passed at a meeting of the Council supported by a majority of not less than three-fourths (3/4) of the members present and voting, being not less than half of the total membership of the Council.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 33. Protection of Name

AI-assisted research summary: Public officers must not accept for registration any name including "The Maasai Mara" together with "University" unless accompanied by the Council's written consent; persons who use that name in advertising without the Council's written consent commit an offence punishable by a fine not exceeding three million shillings, or imprisonment not exceeding three years, or both; bona-fide use of a title granted by the University is exempted.

Section 33. Protection of Name Section 33(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 "The Maasai Mara", together with the word "University", unless the application for the registration is accompanied by the written consent of the Council. Section 33(2) Any person who except with the written consent of the Council, uses the word "The Maasai Mara", together with the word "University", 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 three million shillings, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or to both. Section 33(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 subject to the Act.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 34. Revocation and Savings

AI-assisted research summary: The Council of Narok University College must continue discharging responsibilities and exercising powers and functions set out in the Act.

Section 34. Revocation and Savings Section 34(1) The Narok University College Order (L.N. No. 101/2008), is revoked. Section 34(2) Notwithstanding the revocation the Narok University College Order, all Charters, directions, orders, appointments, requirements, authorizations, other things given, taken or done under, and all funds, assets and other property acquired in 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. Section 34(3) Any persons constituting the Council of the Narok University College shall continue to discharge responsibilities and exercise such powers and functions as set out in the Act.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 35. Transition

AI-assisted research summary: All the students of Narok University College who were pursuing Diploma and certificate programmes as at the commencement date of the Charter shall be allowed to complete their courses and shall be awarded Diplomas and Certificates of the University.

Section 35. Transition Section All the students of Narok University College who were pursuing Diploma and certificate programmes as at the commencement date of the Charter, shall be allowed to complete their courses and shall be awarded Diplomas and Certificates of the University.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 36. Variation and Revocation of the Charter

AI-assisted research summary: The Charter may be varied or revoked in accordance with section 22 of the Universities Act (Cap. 210).

Section 36. Variation and Revocation of the Charter Section This Charter may be varied or revoked in accordance with section 22 of the Universities Act (Cap. 210).

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