Section 26: Statutes

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for any Statutory matter relating to the University and staff, as given below: (a) the constitution, powers and functions of the authorities and other bodies of the University not specified in the Act, as may be constituted from time to time; (b) the procedure for transaction of business of the Authorities of the University and the composition of bodies not specified in this Act; (c) the operation of the permanent endowment fund, the general fund and the development fund; (d) the terms and conditions of appointment of the Vice Chancellor, the Registrar and the Finance Officer and their powers and functions; (e) the mode of recruitment and the conditions of service of the other officers, teachers and employees of the University; (f) the procedure for resolving disputes between the University and its officers, faculty members, employees and students; (g) creation, abolition or restructuring of departments and faculties; (h) the manner of co-operation with other Universities or Institutions of higher learning; (i) the procedure for conferment of honorary degrees; (j) provisions regarding grant of freeships and scholarships; (k) number of seats in different courses of studies and the procedure of admission of students to such courses including reservation of seats for Meghalaya domiciled students; (l) the fee chargeable from students for various courses of studies; (m) institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, freeships, medals and prizes; (n) procedure for creation and abolition of posts; and (o) other matters which may be prescribed.