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The University shall be open to all persons irrespective of sex, race, caste, creed or class and it shall not be lawful for the University to adopt or impose any test whatsoever of religious belief or profession in order to entitle a person to be admitted thereto as a teacher or student or to hold any office therein as to graduate these at or to enjoy or exercise any privilege thereof, except where such test is specifically prescribed by the statutes or in respect of any particular benefaction accepted by the University and when such test is made a condition thereof by any testamentary or other instrument creating such benefaction. THE Officers of the University The Chancellor Powers and Duties of the Chancellor ASSAM GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY. SEPTEMBER 7. 2010 2183 ■ 9. The following shall be the officers of the University : (1) The Chancellor; (iij The Vice-Chancellor; (iii) The Registrar (Administration); (iv) The Registrar (Academic) (v) Finance and Accounts officer; (vi) Treasurer; (vii) The Director, Multi-Media Course Material Centre; (viii) The Director (Computer); (ix) Dean; (x) Such other officers as may be declared by the Statutes to be the officers of the University. 10(1) The Governor of Assam shall be the Chancellor of the University. (2) The Chancellor bv virtue of his office shall be the President of the Court and shall, when present, preside at the convocation of the University. 11.(1) Where power is conferred upon the Chancellor by this act or by the statutes to nominate persons to the authorities of the university or other bodies thereof, the Chancellor shall to the extent provided in this Act, or Statute, as the case may be, nominate person to represent the interest of the minorities, Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled castes and interests not otherwise represented. (2) Every proposal to confer an Honorary degree shall be subject to a confirmation by the Chancellor. ■THE ASSAM GAZETTE. EXTRAORDINARY. SEPTEMBER 7. 2010 (3) The Chancellor shall have the power to cause an inspection to be made by such person or persons as he may direct of the University, its buildings, Laboratories and equipments and off- Campus centre maintained by the University and also of the examination, teaching and other work conducted or done by the University and to cause an enquiry to be made in like manner in respect of any matter connected with the University. (4) The Chancellor shall in every such case, give notice to the Executive Council of his intention to cause an inspection or enquiry to be made and the Executive Council shall be entitled to appoint a representative who shall have the right to be present and be heard in such inspection or enquiry. (5) The Chancellor may address the Vice chancellor with reference to the result of such inspection and enquiry and the Vice-chancellor shall communicate to the Executive Council the views of the Chancellor with such advice as the Chancellor may offer upon the action to be taken thereon. (6) The Executive council shall communicate through the Vice- chancellor to the Chancellor such action, if any, as it is proposed to take or has taken upon the result of such inspection or enquiry. (7) When the Executive Council does not within a reasonable time, take action to the satisfaction of the Chancellor, the Chancellor may, after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the Executive Council, issue such directions as he may think fit and the Executive Council shall be bound to comply with such directions. (8) Expenses that may be incurred in connection with such inspection or enquiry and certified as such by the Chancellor shall be charged on the University. (9) The Chancellor as head of the University shall have the power to suspend the activities of the various, authorities, of the University as and when circumstances so demand and vest all powers and functions of these authorities in the Chancellor to control the affairs of the authority or authorities so suspended in such manner and for such period as deemed fit and considered reasonable by him. 2185 THE ASSAM GAZETTE. EXTRAORDINARY. SEPTEMBER 7. 2010 (10) The Chancellor shall have such other powers as may be specified by Statutes. (11) In case of any temporary vacancy in the office of the Vice- Chancellor, by reason of long leave, illness, resignation or other causes, the Chancellor shall make such other arrangements temporarily in consultation with Executive Council to exercise the powers and performing the duties of the Vice-Chancellor for such period as deemed necessary. The Chancellor in consultation with Executive Council shall determine the emoluments or allowances of, if any, payable to such persons temporarily appointed to exercise the powers and duties of the Vice- Chancellor. (12) The Chancellor shall determine the emoluments, perks and other terms and conditions of service of Vice-Chancellor. Vice-Chancellor 12.(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor in such manner, for such term and on such emoluments and other conditions of service as may be prescribed by the statutes. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole time officer of the University who shall hold office for a period of five years. Notwithstanding the expiry of the above period of five years, he shall be eligible for re-appointment: Provided that notwithstanding the expiry of the aforesaid period of five years, he shall continue in office until his successor is appointed and enters upon his office. (3) The Vice-chancellor shall retire on the date he attains the age of 65 years. Powers and Duties of the Vice Chancellor