The Charter for Scott Christian University

Section 1. Short title Section This Charter may be cited as the Scott Theological College Charter.

Section 2. Interpretation Section In this Charter, unless the context otherwise requires— "Academic Council" means the Academic Council of Scott Theological College established in accordance with Section 20(1) ; "Academic Staff" means persons defined as academic staff under Section 30(1) ; "Act" means the Universities Act (Cap. 210); "Administrative Staff" means persons defined as administrative staff under Section 30(2) ; "Alumni Association" means Alumni Association of Scott Theological College established under Section 33(1) ; "Annual Budget" means the annual budget of estimates of revenue and expenditure prepared under Section 37(1) in respect of any financial year; "Central Church Council" means the supreme governing body of the Africa Inland Church in Kenya, currently known as the Central Church Council; "Chairperson of the Governing Council" means the Chairperson of the Governing Council of Scott Theological College appointed under Section 17 ; "Charter" means Scott Theological College Charter; "Church", unless otherwise designated, means any Christian church recognizing Jesus Christ as the only Lord and Saviour and the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament as the fin...

Section 3. Establishment and Incorporation of Scott Theological College Section 3(1) There is hereby established a College to be known as Scott Theological College which shall be constituted in accordance with the Charter. Section 3(2)(a) suing and being sued; Section 3(2)(b) taking, purchasing or otherwise acquiring, holding, charging and disposing of movable or immovable property; Section 3(2)(c) borrowing or lending money; Section 3(2)(d) entering into contracts; Section 3(2)(e) receiving bequests and gifts which shall be used for the purposes stated by the persons making such bequests and gifts; Section 3(2)(f) doing or performing all such other things or acts for the proper performance of its functions under, and for the furtherance of the provisions of, this Charter which may lawfully be done or performed by a body corporate. Section 3(3) Scott Theological College is the successor to the unincorporated body known as Scott Theological College affiliated with Ontario Bible College, Ontario, Canada. Subject to the Charter, all rights, duties, obligations, assets and liabilities of the said unincorporated body existing at the commencement of this Charter shall be automatically an...

Section 4. Type of Institution Section 4(1) Scott Theological College shall be a training institution of the Africa Inland Church, which is the founder and sponsor of the College. Section 4(2) The purpose of the College is to train divinely called Christian men and women in biblical knowledge, Christian character and effective skills for Christian ministry in order to serve the church and associated Christian ministries as pastors, teachers, evangelists, missionaries and other Christian workers. Section 4(3) The College maintains the distinctives of being an institution that is Bible-based, church-related and having a theological position that is commonly identified as "conservative, evangelical" as stated in Section 6 and 7 of the Charter.

Section 5. Mission of the College Section The mission of the College shall be to glorify God by building the church through high quality programmes of education, training and research. This involves the training of divinely called Christian men and women in biblical knowledge, Christian character and effective ministry skills, in order to serve the church as pastors, teachers, evangelists, missionaries and other Christian workers; and to conduct research related to the growth and development of the Church and associated Christian ministries.

Section 6. Distinctives of the College Section The College is an institution devoted to a specific form of professional training to prepare students for Christian ministry, in accordance with the Philosophy and Objects of the College.

Section 7. Philosophy of the College Section The unity and Trinity of God, eternally existing in three coequal Persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Section 8. Objects of the College Section to provide resources for university level education, either directly or in collaboration with other institutions of higher learning, for training Christian workers, especially pastors, teachers, evangelists, missionaries and other ministers of Jesus Christ;

Section 9. Functions of the College Section 9(1)(a) to provide and advance theological education to appropriately qualified candidates leading to the award of degrees, diplomas, certificates and such other qualifications as the Governing Council shall from time to time determine, and in so doing, contribute to the training of Christian workers needed in church related ministries; Section 9(1)(b) to provide such resources for university level education, training and research and for the establishment of departments, institutes and such other institutional arrangements as the Governing Council may determine for the purpose of enabling the College to fulfil its mission; Section 9(1)(c) to determine who may teach, what may be taught, how it may be taught and who may be taught in the College; Section 9(1)(d) to conduct examinations for, and grant degrees, diplomas, certificates and other awards of the College; Section 9(1)(e) to provide an atmosphere for the spiritual, intellectual and social development of the students; Section 9(1)(f) to play an effective role in the development and expansion of opportunities for those wishing to continue their theological education; Section 9(1)(g) t...

Section 10. Academic affiliation Section The College by decision of the Governing Council may enter into such academic affiliations, consistent with the Charter, for the purpose of advancement of the objects of the College.

Section 11. Conferment of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other awards Section 11(1) The College shall have power to confer degrees and grant diplomas, certificates or any other awards as may be provided for in the Statutes. Section 11(2) The College may, in accordance with such conditions as it may prescribe, confer any degree, or award any academic distinction, as an honorary degree or academic distinction, to a person who has rendered distinguished service in the advancement of ecclesiastical or theological endeavours, or who has otherwise, in the opinion of the Governing Council, rendered himself worthy of the degree or academic distinction. Section 11(3) The College may, under conditions it deems fit, award certificates, fellowships, scholarships, bursaries, prizes and other awards.

Section 12. Withdrawal of degrees, diplomas, etc., in certain cases Section The conferment or grant was contrary to any regulation prescribed under section 40(1)(c);

Section 13. Membership of the College Section 13(1)(a) Members of the Central Church Council; Section 13(1)(b) Chairperson of the Governing Council; Section 13(1)(c) Members of the Governing Council; Section 13(1)(d) Principal; Section 13(1)(e) Deputy Principals; Section 13(1)(f) Heads of Departments; Section 13(1)(g) Directors; Section 13(1)(h) Dean of Students; Section 13(1)(i) Registrar; Section 13(1)(j) Librarian; Section 13(1)(k) Supervisor of Field Education; Section 13(1)(l) Finance Officer; Section 13(1)(m) Academic staff; Section 13(1)(n) Students; Section 13(1)(o) Such members of the staff of the College or of any other body formally admitted into association with the College as the Governing Council may from time to time determine. Section 13(2)(a) profess personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour; Section 13(2)(b) maintain a faithful testimony within the church; Section 13(2)(c) satisfy the Academic Council and the Governing Council of the genuine nature of his or her faith in Christ, through a life of faith and good works according to the Scripture; Section 13(2)(d) the supreme authority of Scripture as God's Word, recognizing the divine, verbal inspiration of...

Section 14. Governance of the College Section Central Church Council of the Africa Inland Church;

Section 15. Central Church Council of the Africa Inland Church Section appoint members of the Governing Council as is provided for by Section 16(2)(e);

Section 16. Governing Council Section 16(1) There shall be a Governing Council which shall be the supreme governing body with full authority to formulate and enforce policies governing the operation of the College subject to the provisions of the Charter. Section 16(2)(a) Chairperson of the Governing Council; Section 16(2)(b) Chairperson of the Central Church Council (ex officio) ; Section 16(2)(c) Principal (ex officio) ; Section 16(2)(d) Deputy Principals (ex officio) ; Section 16(2)(e) not less than ten and not more than fifteen members appointed by the Central Church Council as specified in the Statutes; Section 16(2)(f) not more than three persons co-opted by the Governing Council for special services. A co-pted member shall serve for not more than four years. Section 16(3) With the exception of the appointment of the first members, members of the Governing Council appointed by the Central Church Council under subsection (2)(e) of this Section, shall be appointed for a term of four years with one half of the members retiring every two years. Members shall be eligible for appointment for no more than two consecutive terms. In the case of the appointment of the first members of...

Section 17. Chairperson of the Governing Council Section 17(1) The Central Church Council shall appoint a Chairperson of the Governing Council as specified in the Statutes. Section 17(2) The Chairperson of the Governing Council shall be the presiding officer of the Governing Council with such powers, privileges and functions as are provided for in the Statutes. Section 17(3) A person who is appointed Chairperson of the Governing Council, shall hold office for a period of four years, but shall be eligible for re-appointment subject to such terms and conditions as specified in the Statutes and as may be amended from time to time.

Section 18. Functions of the Governing Council Section 18(1) The Governing Council shall be the supreme governing body of the College responsible for developing and maintaining policies that ensure the fulfilment of the Mission of the College in harmony with its Philosophy, Distinctives and Objects and shall act and exercise all legal rights, powers and privileges of the College as is provided for in the Charter. Section 18(2)(a) take such action as may be needed to maintain the distinctive evangelical character of the College as expressed in the Philosophy of the College; Section 18(2)(b) frame policies that will ensure the fulfilment of the Mission, Distinctives and Objects of the College; Section 18(2)(c) appoint the Principal, subject to the approval of the Central Church Council; Section 18(2)(d) appoint academic and administrative staff in consultation with the Principal and the Africa Inland Church, on such terms and conditions as are provided for in the Statutes; Section 18(2)(e) appoint, on the recommendation of the Principal, the Deputy Principals and such other officers as may be specified in the Statutes; Section 18(2)(f) appoint such committees as it deems desirable fo...

Section 19. Executive Committee of the Governing Council Section 19(1)(a) Chairperson of the Governing Council, as its Chairperson; Section 19(1)(b) Vice-Chairperson; Section 19(1)(c) Treasurer; Section 19(1)(d) Principal, as its secretary; Section 19(1)(e) Deputy Principals; Section 19(1)(f) Two other members elected by the Governing Council from among its own number; Section 19(1)(g) Such other persons as are specified in the Statutes. Section 19(2)(a) act on behalf of the Governing Council on matters of policy as may be necessary between meetings of the Governing Council; Section 19(2)(b) ensure that the decisions of the Governing Council are implemented; initiate proposals on all matters related to the College, for Governing Council approval. Section 19(3) A quorum shall consist of at least one-half of the members of the Executive Committee. Section 19(4) All decisions of the Executive Committee shall be reported to the Governing Council at the earliest opportunity and shall be subject to review by the Governing Council. Section 19(5) The Executive Committee shall be convened by the Chairperson in consultation with the Principal. Members shall be given as much notice as is prac...

Section 20. Academic Council Section 20(1)(a) Principal, as its Chairperson; Section 20(1)(b) Deputy Principal for Academic Affairs, as its Secretary; Section 20(1)(c) Deputy Principal for Administration; Section 20(1)(d) Heads of Departments; Section 20(1)(e) Directors; Section 20(1)(f) Dean of Students; Section 20(1)(g) Registrar; Section 20(1)(h) Librarian; Section 20(1)(i) Supervisor of Field Education; Section 20(1)(j) other members of the academic staff or other officers of the College as specified in the Statutes. Section 20(2)(a) make recommendations to the Governing Council on policies relating to the day to day functioning of the College, including the conduct and discipline of the students and staff of the College; Section 20(2)(b) promulgate such regulations as may be needed to ensure the implementation of policies enacted by the Governing Council; Section 20(2)(c) propose to the Governing Council for approval, short term and long ter academic plans and their modifications based on a continuous evaluation; Section 20(2)(d) develop, evaluate and propose to the Governing Council modifications in the educational and research programmes of the College consistent with the Mi...

Section 21. Management Board Section 21(1)(a) The Principal, as it Chairperson; Section 21(1)(b) Deputy Principal for Administration, as its Secretary; Section 21(1)(c) Deputy Principal for Academic Affairs; Section 21(1)(d) Registrar; Section 21(1)(e) Finance Officer; Section 21(1)(f) not more than three persons co-opted by the Management Board; Section 21(1)(g) such other members as may be provided for by the Statutes. Section 21(2)(a) ensure efficient management of the personnel, facilities and finances of the College; Section 21(2)(b) plan for the development of the College's resources and facilities in close consultation with the Academic Council; Section 21(2)(c) be responsible for the preparation of the annual estimates of finance in close consultation with the Academic Council; Section 21(2)(d) recommend to the Academic Council and the Governing Council, management policies and strategies that will advance the objects of the College; Section 21(2)(e) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed in the Statutes from time to time.

Section 22. Principal Section 22(1) The Governing Council shall with the approval of the Central Church Council, appoint a Principal who shall be the Chief Executive and who in that capacity, shall be the academic and administrative head of the College. Section 22(2) The Principal shall be appointed on such terms and conditions of service as may be determined by the Governing Council and prescribed in the Statutes and as may be amended from time to time. Section 22(3) The Principal shall be appointed for a period of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further period as may be prescribed in the Statutes.

Section 23. Deputy Principals Section 23(1) The Governing Council, in consultation with the Principal, shall appoint a Deputy Principal for Academic Affairs and a Deputy Principal for Administration in accordance with the Statutes. Section 23(2) Under the direction of the Principal, the Deputy Principal for Academic Affairs shall be responsible for the academic affairs of the College as may be prescribed in the Statutes. Section 23(3) The Deputy Principal for Academic Affairs shall be appointed for a period of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further period as may be prescribed in the Statutes. Section 23(4) Under the direction of the Principal, the Deputy Principal for Administration shall be responsible for the general administration and planning of the College and shall have suc duties as may be prescribed in the Statutes. Section 23(5) The Deputy Principal for Administration shall be appointed for a period of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further period as may be prescribed in the Statutes. Section 23(6) The Deputy Principals shall perform duties and hold office upon the terms and conditions specified in the Charter and Statu...

Section 24. Finance Officer Section 24(1) The Governing Council, in consultation with the Principal, shall appoint a Finance Officer, who shall, under the direction of the Principal, be responsible for the financial management of the College. Section 24(2) The Finance Officer shall be appointed for a period of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further period as may be prescribed in the Statutes. Section 24(3) The Finance Officer shall be appointed on such terms and conditions of service as may be determined by the Governing Council and prescribed in the Statutes as may be amended from time to time.

Section 25. Directors Section 25(1) In consultation with the Principal, the Governing Council shall appoint Directors for specific areas of College programmes considered significant as may be prescribed in the Statutes. Section 25(2) A Director shall be appointed for a period of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further period as may be prescribed in the Statutes. Section 25(3) Directors shall perform such duties and hold office upon such terms and conditions of service as may be prescribed in the Statutes.

Section 26. Dean of Students Section 26(1) In consultation with the Principal, the Governing Council shall appoint a Dean of Students on such terms and conditions of service as may be prescribed in the Statutes. Section 26(2) Under the direction of the Deputy Principal for Academic Affairs, the Dean of Students shall be responsible for the spiritual, physical and social welfare of the students. Section 26(3) The Dean of Students shall be appointed for a term of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further period as may be prescribed in the Statutes.

Section 27. Registrar Section 27(1) In consultation with the Principal, the Governing Council shall appoint a Registrar on such terms and conditions of service as may be prescribed in the Statutes. Section 27(2) Under the direction of the Deputy Principal for Academic Affairs, the Registrar shall be responsible for the maintenance of all student records. Section 27(3) The Registrar shall be appointed for a term of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further period as may be prescribed in the Statutes. Section 27(4) The Registrar shall perform such duties and hold office upon such terms and conditions of service as may be prescribed in the Statutes.

Section 28. Librarian Section 28(1) In consultation with the Principal, the Governing Council shall appoint a Librarian on such terms and conditions of service as may be prescribed in the Statutes. Section 28(2) Under the direction of the Deputy Principal for Academic Affairs, the Librarian shall be responsible for the management and direction of the College library. Section 28(3) The Librarian shall be appointed for a term of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further period as may be prescribed in the Statutes. Section 28(4) The Librarian shall perform such duties and hold office upon such terms and conditions of service as may be prescribed in the Statutes.

Section 29. Supervisor of Field Education Section 29(1) In consultation with the Principal, the Governing Council shall appoint a Supervisor of Field Education on such terms and conditions of service as may be prescribed in the Statutes. Section 29(2) The Supervisor of Field Education shall be responsible for the management, planning and direction of the field education programme as may be prescribed in the Statutes. Section 29(3) The Supervisor of Field Education shall be appointed for a term of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further period as may be prescribed in the Statutes. Section 29(4) The Supervisor of Field Education shall perform such duties and hold office upon such terms and conditions of service as may be prescribed in the Statutes.

Section 30. Staff of the College Section 30(1) The academic staff of the College shall consist of the Principal, the Deputy Principal for Academic Affairs, Heads of Departments, Librarian, Directors, Dean of Students, Supervisor of Field Education and all members of staff engaged in teaching and research. Section 30(2) The administrative staff of the College shall consist of the Principal, the Deputy Principal for Administration, Registrar, Finance Officer, and such other administrative officers who by their terms of service are designated administrative staff. Section 30(3)(a) his or her unreserved acceptance of the Doctrinal Basis and the amplification of the Doctrinal Basis as detailed in the Statutes, by signing the appropriate schedule to the Statutes. The Principal shall be responsible to ensure this is done and for reporting accordingly to the annual meeting of the Governing Council. Section 30(3)(b) the stated reservation concerns only Section 7(a)(xiv) dealing with Doctrinal Basis together with any amplification of this clause in the Statutes; or Section 30(3)(b)(i) the stated reservation concerns only Section 7(a)(xiv) dealing with Doctrinal Basis together with any amplif...

Section 31. Performance of duties during the incapacity of an office holder Section 31(1) The duties and functions of the Principal shall be performed by one of the Deputy Principals appointed by the Governing Council. In the event that the Governing Council cannot meet, then the appointment shall be made by the Executive Committee. In the case of emergency, the Chairperson of the Governing Council, or in his absence, the vice-Chairperson, shall appoint one of the Deputy Principals to perform the duties of the Principal, subject to ratification by the Executive Committee. Section 31(2) In the event of the simultaneous incapacity of the Principal and both Deputy Principals, the acting appointments shall be made by the Chairperson of the Governing Council, in consultation with the Central Church Council. Section 31(3) In the event of the incapacity of any other office holder, other than the Principal, the appointments shall be done by the Principal, subject to reporting his action to the Governing Council. Section 31(4) In this Section, "incapacity" means absence from Kenya or inability for any other reason to perform the functions of the office concerned. "Incapacity" may be for lon...

Section 32. Student Council Section 32(1) There shall be a Student Council, elected annually by the student body as is provided for in the Statutes. Section 32(2)(a) to oversee and plan, in consultation with the Academic Council, student activities that promote the spiritual and social well-being of all students; Section 32(2)(b) to promote harmonious communal life among the students, encouraging them to care for one another, by example as well as by word, looking to the interests of others rather than their own; Section 32(2)(c) to draw to the attention of the appropriate authority, where necessary, special needs of particular students; Section 32(2)(d) to offer suggestions to the Academic Council on matters affecting the well being of students. Section 32(3) The Student Council shall be subject to the authority of the Principal and the Academic Council in all matters.

Section 33. Alumni Association Section 33(1) There shall be an Alumni Association of the College which shall consist of the graduates and such other persons as may be provided for in the Statutes. Section 33(2) The Alumni Association shall have the right to meet and discuss any matter relating to the College and to transmit resolutions thereon to the Academic Council through the Principal. If not satisfied with the response of the Academic Council, the Alumni Association may subsequently transmit a resolution to the Governing Council, after having advised the Academic Council through the Principal of its intention to do so. Section 33(3) The Alumni Association shall exercise such other powers and functions as may be provided for in the Statutes.

Section 34. College Financial Year Section 34(1) The financial year of the College shall be the period of twelve months commencing on such day in each year as the Governing Council may determine. Section 34(2) In the event of any change in the financial year, and for the purposes of the transition from the old fmancial 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 the Charter to be a financial year.

Section 35. Sources of College Funds Section academic fees;

Section 36. Investment of College funds Section 36(1) The Governing Council may invest any of the funds of the College in securities, bonds, trusts and such other types of investment in which, for the time being, the Governing Council may by law invest, or in such manner as the Governing Council may from time to time approve for that purpose. Section 36(2) The Governing Council may place on deposit with such banks or financial institutions as it may determine, any funds not immediately required for use by the College. Section 36(3) The Governing Council may create or appoint other corporate bodies to manage its investments, properties, pensions etc.

Section 37. Annual Budget Section 37(1) Three months before the commencement of a financial year, the Governing Council shall cause to be prepared an annual budget of estimates of revenue and expenditure of the College for that financial year. Section 37(2)(a) payment of salaries, allowances and other charges in respect of the staff of the College; Section 37(2)(b) payment of any pensions, gratuities and other charges in respect of retirement benefits which are payable out of the funds of the College; Section 37(2)(c) funding of the cost of teaching, research and extension activities of the College; Section 37(2)(d) funding of the cost of scholarships payable out of the funds of the College; Section 37(2)(e) funding of the development of buildings and other physical plants; Section 37(2)(f) proper maintenance of the buildings and grounds of the College; Section 37(2)(g) maintenance, repair and replacement of the equipment and other property of the College. Section 37(3) The annual budget shall be approved by the Governing Council before the commencement of the financial year. Section 37(4) No expenditure shall be incurred for the purposes of the College, except in accordance with t...

Section 38. Accounts and Audit Section 38(1) The Governing Council shall cause to be kept proper books and records of accounts of the income and expenditure, assets and liabilities of the College. Section 38(2) The accounts of the College shall be audited annually by a reputable firm of auditors appointed by the Governing Council. Section 38(3) Within a period of three (3) months from the end of each financial year, the Principal shall submit to the Governing Council audited accounts of the College.

Section 39. The Common Seal and the Signification of Documents Section 39(1) The common seal shall be kept in such custody as the Governing Council may direct and shall be used upon the order and direction of the Governing Council. Section 39(2) The common seal shall be authenticated by the signature of the Principal, or of any other member of the Governing Council duly authorised by the Governing Council in that behalf, and one of the Deputy Principals. Section 39(3) The common seal when affixed to any document and duly authenticated under this Section, shall be judicially and officially noticed, and unless and until the contrary is proven, any necessary order or authorisation of the Governing Council under this Section shall be presumed to have been duly given. Section 39(4) All documents other than those required by law to be under seal, made on behalf of the Governing Council, and all decisions of the Governing Council may be signified under the hand of the Chairperson and the Principal or a Deputy Principal or any other member of the Governing Council duly authorised by the Governing Council in that behalf.

Section 40. Statutes Section 40(1)(a) the regulation, procedure and conduct of the affairs of the Governing Council; Section 40(1)(b) the establishment of departments and institutes of the College; Section 40(1)(c) the regulations for awarding degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic awards; Section 40(1)(d) the conduct of examinations; Section 40(1)(e) prescribing fees and boarding charges; Section 40(1)(f) determining the terms and conditions of service, including appointments, dismissals, remuneration and other benefits, of members of the staff of the College; Section 40(1)(g) the constitution and procedures of the meetings of the Governing Council, the Academic Council, the Management Board, the Executive Committee, and other committees of the Governing Council and the College; Section 40(1)(h) prescribing rules and regulations for the College staff, students and the Student Council; Section 40(1)(i) prescribing procedures, requirements, and responsibilities relating to staff positions; Section 40(1)(j) the composition and procedures of meetings of the Alumni Association; Section 40(1)(k) providing for or prescribing anything which, under the Charter, may be provided...

Section 41. Protection of Name Section 41(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other written law, no public officer performing the functions relating to the registration of companies, or business names shall accept for such registration, any name which includes together with the words "Theological College", the word "Scott", unless the application for such registration is accompanied by the written consent of the Governing Council. Section 41(2) Any person, who except with the written consent of the Governing Council, uses the words “Theological College” together with the word “Scott” in furtherance of, or as, or in connection with any advertisement for, any trade, business, calling or profession, shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding twenty thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months or to both such fine and imprisonment: Provided that nothing in this subsection shall be construed as preventing the bonafide use by any person of any title in pursuance of the grant to him of any degree, diploma, or certificate of the College.

Section 42. Variation and Revocation Section This Charter may be varied or revoked in accordance with section 16 of the Universities Act.