Section 11: Powers of the General Council

The General Council shall have the following powers, namely ;

(i) to appoint [Vice-Chancellor] of the [University] under the provisions of this Act ;

(ii) to exercise the powers and functions of the [University] referred to in section 5 except where such powers are given to some other authority or officer of the [University] under the provisions of this Act ;

(iii) to review from time to time the broad policies and programmes of the [University] and to take measures for the improvement and development of the [University] ;

(iv) to consider and pass resolutions as deemed fit on the annual report, financial estimates, annual accounts and the audit reports on such accounts ;

(v) to delegate all or any of its powers to the [Vice-Chancellor]or any committee or any sub-committee or to any one or more of its members, and

(vi) to perform such other functions as it may deem necessary for the efficient functioning and administration of the [University].