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UNIVERSITY OF ENVIRONMENT AND
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ACT,
2015 (ACT 895)
ARRANGEMENTS OF SECTIONS
Section
The University
l.Establishment
of the University of Environment
and Sustainable Development
2.Aims
of the University
3.Campuses
of the University
4.Award
of degrees
Administration
5.The
University Council
6.Functions
of the Council
7.Establishment
of committees
8.Tenure
of office of members of the
Council
9.Meetings
of the Council
10.Disclosure
of interest
11.Allowances
12.General
powers of the Council
13.Principal
Officers of the University
14.The
Chancellor of the University
15.Vacancy
in office of the Chancellor
16.Vice-Chancellor
of the University
17.Pro
Vice-Chancellor of the
University
18.Academic
Board
19.Functions
of the Academic Board
20.Composition
of the Academic Board
21 The Registrar
22.Director
of Finance
23.Appointment
of other staff
24.Internal
organisation of the University
25.Student
governance
26.Statutes
of the University
27.Procedure
for conduct of business
28.Convocation
29.Congregation
30.Property
and contracts
Financial matters
31.Funds
of the University
32.Internal
Audit Unit
33.Accounts
and audit
34.Annual
report and other reports
35.Exemption
from taxes, duties and other
charges
Miscellaneous matters
36.Anti-discrimination
37.Matriculation
38.Dispute
settlement
39.Interpretation
40.Transitional
provisions
ACT
OF THE PARLIAMENT OF THE
REPUBLIC OF GHANA
ENTITLED
UNIVERSITY OF ENVIRONMENT AND
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ACT,
2015
AN ACT to provide for the
establishment of the University
of Environment and Sustainable
Development and to provide for
related matters.
DATE OF ASSENT:
PASSED by Parliament and
assented to by the President:
The University
Establishment of the University
of Environment and Sustainable
Development
1. (1) There is established by
this Act a body corporate with
perpetual succession to be known
as the University of Environment
and Sustainable Development.
(2) Where there is a hindrance
to the acquisition of property,
the property may be acquired for
the University under the State
Lands Act, 1962 (Act 125) and
the cost shall be borne by the
University.
Aims of the University
2. (1) The aims of the
University are to provide higher
education, disseminate knowledge
related to development in
environment and agro- business
education, undertake research
and foster relationships with
persons outside the institution
in accordance with the following
principles:
(a)
higher education shall be made
equally accessible to all
persons suitably qualified and
capable of benefiting from that
education;
(b)
in determining the subjects to
be taught, which shall be
environment and agro- business
related, consideration shall be
given to courses of special
relevance to harness the needs
and aspirations of the country;
(c)
use critical tools including
information and communication
technology for teaching,
research and administration;
(d)
institute curricula and the use
of pedagogy that are practical
and relevant to national needs
and aspirations in the
environment and agro- business
sectors;
(e)
use teaching methods which
promote critical and independent
thinking for the benefit of
humanity;
(f)
disseminate the results of
research through the publication
of books, papers and other
suitable means;
(g)
undertake research in courses
which are within the mandate of
the University but with special
emphasis on
(i) environment and agriculture
value chain issues in this
country and elsewhere in Africa;
and
(ii) subjects that relate to the
social, cultural, economic,
scientific or technological
aspects of environment and agro-
business ;
(h)
provide services through
extension and consultancy in
environment and agro-business
related activities to foster
relationships with other
persons; and
(i)
develop distance learning
modules for environment and
agro-business related courses in
higher education.
(2) The University for the
purpose of achieving its aims
shall have
(a)
Schools, Faculties, Institutes
and Centres relating to
environment, agro-business and
sustainable development; and
(b)
any other related programmes as
may be determined by the
Council.
Campuses of the University
3. The University shall be
established in Somanya with
campuses in Donkorkrom and any
other place as the Council may
determine.
Award of degrees
4. (1) Without limiting its
other powers, the University
shall have power to award its
own degrees including honorary
degrees, diplomas and
certificates.
(2) The University may withdraw
a degree, diploma or certificate
it has awarded if it has
evidence that proves that
(a)
the degree, diploma or
certificate was obtained through
fraud, academic malpractice; or
(b)
the process of acquiring the
degree, diploma or certificate
was tainted by an act that in
the opinion of the University
undermines the integrity of the
award.
Administration
The University Council
5. (1) The governing body of the
University is a Council
consisting
of
(a)
a chairperson nominated by the
President;
(b)
the Vice-Chancellor;
(c)
three persons nominated by the
President;
(d)
one representative of the
National Council for Tertiary
Education;
(e)
three elected members of the
Convocation representing the
professorial, non-professorial
and non-teaching staff;
(f)
one elected representative of
the senior staff;
(g)
one elected representative of
the junior staff;
(h)
one elected representative of
the Conference of Heads of
Assisted Secondary Schools;
(i)
one elected representative of
undergraduate students of the
University elected by the
Students Representative Council;
(j) one representative of
the graduate students of the
University elected by the
University branch of the
Graduate Students Association;
and
(k)
one representative of the alumni
of the University.
(2) The chairperson and other
members of the Council shall be
appointed by the President in
accordance with article 70 of
the Constitution.
(3) The President, in making the
appointments under paragraphs
(a) and (c) of subsection (1),
shall have regard to the
academic qualifications,
leadership qualities, gender,
expertise in finance,
management, knowledge and
relevant experience in
environment and agro-business.
(4) The chairperson of the
Council shall preside at the
Congregation and other meetings
and ceremonies of the University
in the absence of the
Chancellor.
Functions of the Council
6.
The Council shall
(a)
ensure the implementation of the
aims of the University;
(b)
determine the strategic
direction of the University, and
monitor and evaluate policy
implementation;
(c)
promote income-generating
activities as part of the
University's programme;
(d)
control the finances of the
University and determine the
allocation and proper use of
funds;
(e)
ensure the conservation and
augmentation of the resources of
the University, specifically in
relation to matters affecting
income or expenditure;
(j)
ensure the creation of an
environment of equal opportunity
for members of the University
without regard to ethnicity,
sex, race, religious belief or
political affiliation; and
(g)
make professorial level
appointments on the
recommendation of the
Appointment Committee of the
Academic Board as may be
prescribed in the Statutes of
the University.
Establishment of committees
7. (1) For the purpose of
achieving the aims of the
University, the Council may
establish standing or ad-hoc
committees made up of members or
non- members of the Council and
assign to the committees
functions that the Council
considers appropriate.
(2) A committee comprised
entirely of non-members shall be
advisory.
Tenure of office of members of
the Council
8.
(1) A member of the Council
other than the Vice-Chancellor
shall hold office for a term of
three years and is eligible for
re-appointment for another term
only.
(2) Where a member of the
Council is absent from three
consecutive meetings without
reasonable cause, the office of
that member shall become vacant.
(3) A member of the Council
other than the Vice-Chancellor
may resign from office in
writing addressed to the
President through the Minister.
(4) Where the office of a member
becomes vacant by death,
resignation or the absence of
the member from three
consecutive meetings without
reasonable cause, another person
nominated by the relevant body
shall be appointed for the
unexpired term of the office.
Meetings of the Council
9.
(1) The Council shall meet at
least three times in each
academic year for the despatch
of business at the time and in
the place determined by the
chairperson.
(2) The quorum at a meeting of
the Council is seven.
(3) The chairperson shall
preside at each meeting of the
Council and in the absence of
the chairperson, members of the
Council shall elect one of the
government nominees present to
preside.
(4) Matters before the Council
shall be decided by consensus or
by a simple majority of the
members present and voting and
in the event of an equality of
votes the person presiding shall
have a casting vote.
(5) The Council may co-opt a
person to attend and participate
in any of the meetings but a
co-opted person is not entitled
to vote at a meeting.
(6) The Pro Vice-Chancellor, the
Registrar, and the Director of
Finance shall attend meetings of
the Council but are not entitled
to vote.
(7) The proceedings of the
Council are not invalidated by
reason of a vacancy among the
members or by a defect in the
appointment or qualification of
a member.
Disclosure of interest
to.
(1) A member of the Council who
has an interest in a matter for
consideration at a meeting of
the Council shall
(a)
disclose the nature of the
interest and the disclosure
shall form part of the record of
the consideration of the matter;
(b)
request to be recused from the
deliberations of the Board in
respect of the matter; and
(c)
not participate in the
deliberations of the Board in
respect of the matter.
(2) A member ceases to be a
member of the Council, if that
member has an interest in a
matter before the Council and
(a)
fails to disclose that interest;
or
(b)
fails to request to be recused
and participates in the
deliberations on the matter.
(3) The Council may nullify a
decision taken in which the
interested member participated
to the extent necessary.
(4) The Council shall enact
Statutes for the effective
implementation of this section.
Allowances
11.
Members of the Council and
members of a committee of the
Council shall be paid the
allowances approved by the
Minister in consultation with
the Minister responsible for
Finance.
General powers of the Council
12.
(1) Subject to the provisions of
this Act, the Council shall have
power to do or provide for any
matter in relation to the
University which the Council
considers necessary or
expedient.
(2) The conferment of particular
powers on the Council by other
provisions of this Act shall not
be taken to limit the generality
of this section.
Principal Officers
of the University
13.
(1) The Principal Officers of
the University are
(a)
the Chancellor;
(b)
the chairperson of the Council;
and
(c)
the Vice-Chancellor.
(2) Before assuming office, the
Principal Officers of the
University shall take and
subscribe to the oath of office
specified in the Schedule.
The Chancellor of the University
14.
(1) The University shall have a
Chancellor who is appointed by
the Council and takes precedence
over the other officers of the
University.
(2) The criteria and modalities
for the nomination and election
of the Chancellor shall be
prescribed by the Statutes of
the University.
(3) The Chancellor shall hold
office for a term of five years
and is eligible for re-
appointment for another term
only.
(4) The Chancellor shall preside
at Congregation, meetings and
ceremonies of the University at
which the Chancellor is present.
(5) The Chancellor shall be
served with the summons, minutes
and other documents related to
meetings of the Council and may
attend the meetings.
(6) The Chancellor shall confer
on qualified persons, degrees,
diplomas and certificates
awarded by the University in
accordance with this Act and
procedures prescribed by the
Statutes of the University.
(7) The Chancellor may delegate
functions under subsection (6)
by directions in writing to the
Council.
Vacancy in office of the
Chancellor
15.
(1) The Office of the Chancellor
shall become vacant on
(a)
resignation;
(b)
death;
(c)
removal from office; or
(d)
expiry of the term.
(2) The grounds and procedures
for the removal from office of
the Chancellor shall be
contained in the Statutes of the
University.
(3) Without limiting the
functions of the Chancellor,
where the integrity and welfare
of the University are threatened
by any matter, the Chancellor
may in consultation with the
Council intervene.
Principal Officers
of the
University
13.
(1) The Principal Officers of
the University are
(a)
the Chancellor;
(b)
the chairperson of the Council;
and
(c)
the Vice-Chancellor.
(2) Before assuming office, the
Principal Officers of the
University shall take and
subscribe to the oath of office
specified in the Schedule.
The Chancellor of the University
14.
(1) The University shall have a
Chancellor who is appointed by
the Council and takes precedence
over the other officers of the
University.
(2) The criteria and modalities
for the nomination and election
of the Chancellor shall be
prescribed by the Statutes of
the University.
(3) The Chancellor shall hold
office for a term of five years
and is eligible for re-
appointment for another term
only.
(4) The Chancellor shall preside
at Congregation, meetings and
ceremonies of the University at
which the Chancellor is present.
(5) The Chancellor shall be
served with the summons, minutes
and other documents related to
meetings of the Council and may
attend the meetings.
(6) The Chancellor shall confer
on qualified persons, degrees,
diplomas and certificates
awarded by the University in
accordance with this Act and
procedures prescribed by the
Statutes of the University.
(7) The Chancellor may delegate
functions under subsection (6)
by directions in writing to the
Council.
Vacancy in office of the
Chancellor
15.
(1) The Office of the Chancellor
shall become vacant on
(a)
resignation;
(b)
death;
(c)
removal from office; or
(d)
expiry of the term.
(2) The grounds and procedures
for the removal from office of
the Chancellor shall be
contained in the Statutes of the
University.
(3) Without limiting the
functions of the Chancellor,
where the integrity and welfare
of the University are threatened
by any matter, the Chancellor
may in consultation with the
Council intervene.
Vice-Chancellor
of the University
16.(1)
The Council
shall
appoint
a Vice-Chancellor
for the University.
(2)
The
Vice-Chancellor
shall
hold office
on the terms and conditions
specified
in
the
letter of appointment.
(3)
The
Vice-Chancellor
shall hold
office for a
term
of
four
years
and
is
eligible
for
re-appointment
for another
term
only.
(4)
The Vice-Chancellor
is
the academic
and administrative
head
and
chief
disciplinary
officer
of the University.
(5)
The
Vice-Chancellor
is responsible
to the Council
for
maintaining
order
and
ensuring
the efficient
administration of the
University.
(6)
The
Vice-Chancellor
shall perform
other functions as may be
prescribed
by the
Statutes
of the University.
Pro
Vice-Chancellor
of
the
University
17.
(1)
The
Council
shall
appoint
a Pro Vice-Chancellor
of the
University
in
accordance
with
the Statutes
of the University.
(2)
The
Pro
Vice-Chancellor
shall
hold
office for a term of three
years
and
is eligible for
re-appointment
for
another
term only.
.
(3)
The
Pro
Vice-Chancellor
shall
attend a Council
meeting but
shall
not
vote
at the meeting.
(4)
The
Pro
Vice-Chancellor
shall
be assigned duties as the Council
or the
Vice-Chancellor
shall
determine.
(5)
The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall
perform the functions of the
Vice-Chancellor
in
the
absence of the
Vice-Chancellor.
(6)
The
Pro Vice-Chancellor
shall,
before
assuming office,
take and
subscribe
to the oath
of office
as
specified
in the Schedule.
Academic
Board
18.
There is established by
this
Act an
Academic
Board of the University
which
is
answerable
to
the Council.
Functions
of the
Academic
Board
19.
The
Academic
Board shall subject
to
the powers of
the
Council
(a)
formulate
and
implement
the academic policies of the
University;
(b)
devise and regulate courses of
instruction and study subject to
accreditation by the National
Accreditation Board;
(c)
promote and supervise research;
(d)
regulate
(i) the conduct of examinations;
and
(ii) the award of degrees,
diplomas and certificates;
(e)
authorise research work;
(f)
advise the Council on the
appointment of academic staff,
admission of students and the
award of scholarships and
bursaries;
(g)
report on matters that are
referred to the Academic Board
by the Council;
(h)
make representations to the
Council on any matter connected
with the University ; and
(i)
perform other functions
specified in the Statutes of the
University.
Composition of the Academic
Board
20.
(1) The Academic Board consists
of
(a)
the Vice-Chancellor of the
University who is the
chairperson;
(b)
the Pro Vice-Chancellor;
(c)
Deans and Vice-Deans;
(d)
Directors of Faculties, Schools,
Institutes and Centres;
(e)
Heads of Academic Departments;
(f)
Professors and Associate
Professors;
(g)
a representative each from
(i) an Academic department,
(ii) a Faculty,
(iii) a School,
(iv) an Institute, and
(v) a Centre;
(h)
the Librarian of the University;
(i)
the Registrar of the University
who is the Secretary; and
(j)
nine members, five of whom are
non-teaching staff, elected by
Convocation in accordance with
the Statutes of the University.
(2) The Academic Board may
establish standing and ad-hoc
committees for the purpose of
carrying out its functions under
this Act and as may be
determined by the Statutes
enacted by the Council except
that a committee comprised
entirely of non- members shall
be advisory only.
(3) A person who is an ex-
officio member of the Board may
be represented at a meeting by a
person designated by that
member.
The Registrar
21.(1)
The Council shall appoint a
Registrar for the University.
(2) The Registrar shall hold
office on the terms and
conditions specified in the
letter of appointment in
accordance with the Statutes of
the University.
(3) The Registrar is the
secretary to the
(a)
Office of the Chancellor;
(b)
Council; and
(c)
Academic Board.
(4) The Registrar is responsible
to the Vice Chancellor for the
day-to-day administration of the
affairs of the University.
(5) The Registrar is the chief
administrative officer of the
University under the Vice-
Chancellor.
(6) The Registrar may perform
any other functions provided for
in the Statutes of the
University.
(7) The Registrar shall before
assuming office take and
subscribe to the oath of office
as specified in the Schedule.
Director of Finance
22. (1) The Council shall
appoint a Director of Finance
for the University.
(2) The Director of Finance
shall perform functions as
prescribed in the Statutes of
the University.
(3) The Director of Finance is
responsible to the
Vice-Chancellor in the
performance of the duties of the
Director of Finance.
Appointment of other staff
23. The Council may appoint
other staff as may be necessary
for the effective performance of
the functions of the University.
Internal organisation of the
University
24. (1) Subject to this Act, the
Council may make arrangements as
it considers appropriate for the
internal organisation of the
University including
(a)
establishment, variation and
supervision of academic
divisions, Faculties, Schools,
Centres, Departments,
Institutes, hostels and other
bodies in the campus established
in Somanya, Donkorkrom and any
other place as the Council may
determine;
(b)
award of professorships and
promotion of lecturers
(c)
appointment of academic or
administrative staff;
(d)
conferment of honorary degrees;
and
(e)
award of fellowships, bursaries,
exhibitions, scholarships and
prizes.
(2) The University may
(a)
enter into an agreement or
relationship with another
institution whether academic or
non-academic within or outside
the country; and
(b)
incorporate within the
University, another institution
or body taking over the
property, rights, privileges and
liabilities of that other
institution or body.
(3) The Council shall exercise
the powers referred to in
subsection
(1), only after consultation
with the Academic Board on
matters which in the opinion of
the Council are academic.
Student governance
25.(1)
The University shall have a
Students Representative Council.
(2) The Students Representative
Council is responsible for
representing students duly
admitted and registered to study
at the University.
(3) The constitution and other
governing instruments of the
Students Representative Council
shall
(a)
be drawn up by the students
subject to the approval of the
Academic Board; and
(b)
conform to this Act, the
Statutes of the University and
any other rules, regulations,
directives and edicts duly
issued by the University.
(4) A constitution or a
governing instrument drawn up by
the Students Representative
Council which is inconsistent
with paragraph (b) of
subsection (3) shall to the
extent of the inconsistency be
void.
(5) The Statutes of the
University may grant the
Students Representative Council,
representation on appropriate
bodies and organs of the
University.
Statutes of the University
26.
The Council shall ensure the
implementation of this Act by
Statutes which shall, in
particular
(a)
regulate the
(i) appointment,
(ii) conditions of service,
(iii) termination of
appointment, and
(iv) retirement benefits of the
employees of the University;
(b)
determine the persons who form
the academic staff of the
University;
(c)
determine the persons who are
authorised to sign contracts,
cheques and other documents on
behalf of the University and
regulate the procedure in
relation to transactions entered
into by the University;
(d)
fix the academic calendar of the
University;
(e)
determine the rules and
procedures relating to
discipline of students and
employees of the University;
(f)
ensure that the seal of the
University is kept under proper
custody and is used only on the
authority of the Council; and
(g)
provide for any matter required
by this Act to be prescribed by
the Statutes of the University.
Procedure for conduct of
business
27.
Subject to the provisions of
this Act, the Council may by
Statutes of the University
regulate its own procedure.
Convocation
28.
(1) There shall be a Convocation
of the University with the
membership prescribed by the
Statutes of the University.
(2) The Registrar shall compile
a register of the members of
Convocation which shall be
published each academic year.
(3) The persons whose names
appear on the register shall be
entitled to vote at the
Convocation.
(4) The Convocation shall meet
at least once each academic year
at the time and place determined
by the Vice-Chancellor.
(5) Despite subsection (4), the
Convocation shall meet upon a
request made by a number of
members as prescribed in the
Statutes of the University.
(6) The main function of the
Convocation is to receive and
discuss a report from the
Vice-Chancellor on the state of
the University and future plans
for the University.
(7) The Convocation may express
an opinion on any matter that
affects the University and may
refer the matter to the Council
or the Academic Board.
Congregation
29.
The University may hold a
Congregation composed of the
persons prescribed by Statutes
of the University for the
purpose of conferring degrees
and awarding diplomas and
certificates.
Property and contracts
30.
(1) The University may for
(a)
the purpose of the performance
of the functions of the
University, or
(b)
any purpose which the University
considers necessary or
expedient,acquire and hold
movable or immovable property,
sell, lease, mortgage or
otherwise alienate or dispose of
that property and enter into a
contract or any other
transaction.
(2) The halls, hostels and
residential facilities for
students, lecture halls,
libraries, hospitals, staff
quarters, bungalows, guest
houses, recreation grounds and
any other tenements of the
University shall be exempt from
the assessments and rates levied
by a local authority.
(3) The intellectual property
right in a work, research or
other intellectual enterprise
funded or otherwise undertaken
with resources of the University
shall vest in the University.
(4) The Council shall enact
Statutes in accordance with the
laws on intellectual property to
govern the creation, ownership
and use of intellectual property
including copyright, patents,
trademarks, trade names and
industrial designs by University
employees.
(5) The Council may borrow money
on behalf of the University and
may for this purpose use
University property as security.
(6) The Council shall in
enacting the Statutes under
subsection (4) determine the
incentives for persons who
undertake any work, research
or other intellectual enterprise
funded or otherwise undertaken
with resources of the University
to enable those persons benefit
from their work, research or
intellectual enterprise.
Financial matters
Funds of the University
31.
(l) The funds of the University
include
(a)
funds approved by Parliament;
(b)
moneys that accrue to the
University in the performance of
its functions consisting of
(i) fees paid by students duly
registered by the University;
(ii) fees, charges and dues in
respect: of services rendered by
or through the University;
(iii) proceeds from the sale of
publications of the University;
and
(iv) grants, subscriptions,
rents and royalties;
(c)
returns on investments;
(d)
endowments, donations and gifts;
and
(e)
moneys from any other source
approved by the Council.
(2) Any sum of money received by
or on behalf of the University
shall be paid into a bank
account of the University opened
by or on the authority of the
Council.
(3) For the avoidance of doubt,
moneys received by or standing
to the credit of a Faculty,
School, Centre or an Institute
of the University shall form
part of the funds of the
University as defined under this
Act.
(4) The Council may invest the
funds of the University that are
not required for immediate use
as the Council considers
appropriate.
Internal Audit Unit
32.
(1) There is established by this
Act an Internal Audit Unit which
shall constitute a part of the
University.
(2) The Council shall appoint
personnel required to ensure an
effective and efficient internal
audit of the University.
(3) The Unit shall establish
standards and procedures to
carry out an internal audit of
the University in accordance
with the Internal Audit Agency
Act, 2003 (Act 658).
(4) The Audit Report
Implementation Committee of the
University as established under
section 30 (1) of the Audit
Service Act, 2000 Act 584) is
responsible for the
implementation of the
recommendations of the internal
audit reports.
(5) The Audit Report
Implementation Committee may
co-opt a senior member of the
University to serve on the
Committee.
Accounts and audit
33.
(1) The Council shall ensure
that the University keeps books
of
account and proper records in
relation to them in the form
approved by
the Auditor-General.
(2) The Council shall submit the
annual accounts of the
University to the
Auditor-General for audit within
three months after the end of
the financial year and cause the
accounts to be published at the
time and in the manner that the
Council considers appropriate.
(3) The accounts shall be under
the signature of the
Vice-Chancellor and the Director
of Finance.
(4) The Auditor-General shall
not later than three months
after the receipt of the
accounts, audit the accounts and
forward the audit report to
Parliament with a copy to the
Minister.
Annual report and other reports
34.
(1) The Council shall within
three months after the end of
each academic year submit a
report to the Minister covering
the activities of the University
for the year to which the report
relates and make that report
available to the public,
(2) The report shall cover the
operations, admissions, sources
and use of funds, challenges,
significant events and major
policies of the University and
shall include the report of the
Auditor-General for the year to
which the report relates.
(3) The Minister shall within
one month after the receipt of
the annual report, submit the
report to Parliament with a
statement that the Minister
considers necessary.
(4) The Council shall also
submit to the Minister any other
reports which the Minister may
require in writing.
Exemption from taxes, duties and
other charges
35. The University is exempt
from the payment of taxes,
duties and other charges that
the Minister responsible for
Finance may determine with the
prior approval of Parliament.
Miscellaneous matters
Anti-discrimination
36. (1) Without limiting the
power of the University to adopt
affirmative action policies, the
University or an officer of the
University shall not
discriminate against a person on
the basis of the race, ethnic
origin, political opinion,
colour, gender, occupation,
religion or creed, disability,
social or economic status of
that person to determine whether
that person is to be
(a)
admitted as a student of the
University;
(b)
registered as a student of the
University;
(c)
permitted to graduate from the
University;
(d)
appointed as an academic staff
or other staff member;
(e)
promoted as an academic staff or
other member; or
(f)
granted any advantage, privilege
or other benefit accorded all
other persons.
(2) For the purpose of
subsection (1), "an officer of
the University" includes a
principal officer, staff or
other employee, an agent,
servant or any other person
performing or acting in an
official capacity for or on
behalf of the University.
(3) For the purpose of this
section, "discriminate" means to
give different treatment to
different persons attributable
only or mainly to the grounds
stated in subsection (1).
Matriculation
37.
(1) A student admitted to the
University shall take the
Matriculation Oath and sign the
Matriculation Register.
(2) A student who fails to sign
the Matriculation Register may
be prevented by the University
from graduating.
Dispute settlement
38.
(1) There is established by this
Act a body to be known as the
University of Environment and
Sustainable Development Appeals
Board.
(2) The Council shall appoint
the members of the Appeals
Board.
(3) The Appeals Board shall
consist of
(a)
a chairperson who is a retired
justice of the Superior Courts
of Judicature or a lawyer
qualified to be so appointed;
(b)
two lawyers of at least ten
years standing at the Bar who
are persons of high moral
integrity one of whom is a
woman; and
(c)
two persons who are not lawyers
or employees of the University
who are persons of high moral
integrity one of whom is a
woman.
(4) The Appeals Board shall hear
and determine on appeal matters
on
(a) acts or omissions in
contravention of this Act or the
Statutes of the University
enacted by the Council;
(b)
breach of employment contracts
by the University;
(c)
the promotion of persons duly
employed by the university;
(d)
grievances by students against
the University on matters
related to welfare and
discipline; or
(e)
any other matter or dispute
referred to the Appeals Board by
the Council.
(5) The chairperson and two
other members of the Appeals
Board constitute a panel for the
hearing and determination of a
case or matter before the
Appeals Board.
(6) In the absence of the
chairperson, one of the two
lawyers as provided for in
paragraph (b) of subsection (3)
shall act as chairperson.
(7) The Council shall establish
the rules and procedure which
govern
(a)
the operation of the Appeals
Board;
(b)
the appointment and remuneration
of the members of the Appeals
Board;
(c)
the functions of the acting
chairperson;
(d)
the establishment Of the
Secretariat of the Appeals
Board; and
(e)
any other relevant matter.
Interpretation
39.
In this Act, unless the context
otherwise requires,
"Appeals Board" means the
University of Environment and
Sustainable Development Appeals
Board established under section
38 (1);
"Convocation" means the
Principal Officers of the
University and all other senior
members of the University
appointed by the Council or the
Academic Board and who are
registered as members of
Convocation by the Registrar;
"Council" means the University
Council established under
section 5;
"disclosure of interest"
includes pecuniary, material,
academic and relational interest
in a matter being deliberated
upon or decided upon by the
University;
"Institute" means a
multidisciplinary research or
service establishment which
focuses primarily on
multi-disciplinary research and
on the provision of extension
services;
"Minister" means the Minister
responsible for Education;
"Statutes of the University"
means administrative guide-
lines enacted by the Council in
accordance with the Act to
govern the internal operations
of the University; and
"University" means the
University of Environment and
Sustainable Development
established under section 1.
Transitional provisions
40.
(1) Until the establishment of
the Council under section 5,
there shall be an Interim
Council of the University which
shall function for a period of
not more than two years.
(2) The President shall appoint
members of the Interim Council
on the recommendation of the
Minister given in consultation
with the National Council for
Tertiary Education.
(3) The Interim Council shall
perform the functions prescribed
under section 6.
(4) Any action taken by the
Interim Council before the first
meeting of the Council shall
have the same effect as if done
by the Council.
(5) The University shall be
guided in its operations by
accredited public Universities
in Ghana for a period of not
more than three years.
SCHEDULE
OATH OF OFFICE
Sections
13 (2). 17 (6) and 21 (7)
I.
....................................................................
, .............................
do (in the name of the Almighty
God (swear) (solemnly affirms)
that I will at all times, well
and truly serve the University
of Environment and Sustainable
Development and the Republic of
Ghana in the office
of..
...............................................
and that I will uphold,
preserve, protect and defend the
University as by law established
(so help me God).
(To be sworn before the
President or such other person
as the President may designate)
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