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(I) It sball be the general duly of the Council to co-ordiuate and determine standards in institutions for higher education or research and scientific and technical institutions in accordance with the guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission or the State Government, from time to time. (2) The functions of the Council shall be as follows, namely:- [PART IV PART IV ) GUJARAT GOVERNlvlENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-02-2017 I. Planning and Co-ordination functions: (i) to prepare consolidated programmes in the sphere of higher education in the State in accordance with the guidelines that may be issued by the University Grants Commission from time to time, and to assist in their implementation, keeping in view the overall priorities and perspectives of higher education in the State; (ii) to assist the University Grants Commission in respect of determination and maintenance of standards of higher education and suggest remedial action wherever necessary; (iii) to evolve perspective plans for development of higher education and future vision in lhe State; (iv) to forward the development programmes of the Universities and colleges to tbe State Government and the University Grants Commission alongwith its comments and recommendations; (v) to monitor the progress of implementation of such developmental programmes; (vi) to promote co-operation and co-ordination of the educational institutions among themselves and explore the scope for interaction with industry and other siake holders; (vii) to formulate the principles in accordance with the guidelines of the State Government for approval and sanction 'of new educational institl.1tions; (viii) to suggest ways and means of augmenting additional resources for higher education in the State. Jl. Academic functions: (i) to encourage and promote innovations in curriculum development, restructuring and updating of syllabi with 1-9 t-10 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. Ol-02-20 17 skill development, innovations in Universities, colleges and institutions of higher education; · (ii) to promote and co-ordinate programmes of Universities and colleges and set up a monitoring system and its implementation; (iii) to devise methods and steps to 1111prove 01e standard of examinations conducted by the Universities and affiliated colleges and suggest necessary reforms; (iv) to develop programmes for effective academic co- operation and interaction between the faculties in the Universities and colleges and also facilitate mobility of teachers and students in and outside the State; (v) to encourage sports, games, physical education and cultural activities in the Universities and colleges; (vi) to encourage extension activities and promote interaction between Universities and industries through eflective consultancy in special areas relevant to the Universities and regional planning and skill development; (vii) to prepare an overview report on the working oJ the Universities and colleges in the State and furnish a copy of the report to the University Grants Commission; (viii) to identify centres of excellence in the Universities and provide national and international lfokage for the growtl1 of science and technology; (ix) to administer and release research funds, if any, received from the national and international funding agencies; (x) to work in liaison witl1 the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in relation to technical education; [ PART TV PART IV] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-02-2017 (xi) to advise the State Government or any University, college or institution of higher education on any other matter relating to higher education and research which they may refer to the Council. ill. Advisory functions: The Council shall advise,- (i) in determining the block maintenance grants to the Universities and institutions of higher education, by evolving suitable guidelines for such grants and monitoring its utilization; (ii) on setting up a State Centre for Scientific Research and to co-ordinate the research activities amongst the Universities; (iii) on the statutes, ordinances and regulations of the Universities and suggest modifications to maintain uniformity in the administration without prejudice to the autonomy for the academic pursuits; (iv) regarding necessary amendments in the laws relating to Universities including the laws relating to the establishment of new Universities; (v) for instituting prestigious awards to outstanding scientists, academicians and technologists for their contributions; (vi) to identify and administer innovative programmes for sustainable growth through self-generating funds from services such as consultancy to i.ndustries, institutions and nationa.1 and international organisations and tq create and help intellectual property rights; (vii) on perform such other functions necessary for promoting excellence in higher education and scientific research; 1-11 1-12 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZEITE, EX. 01-02-2017 (viii) to develop progranunes, academic seminars, training programmes, capacity building, national and international conferences, as well a$ to hold group discussion of scientists and scholars towards framing higher education policy of State Government; (ix) to suggest criteria or rules for recruitment of teachers, officers, principals and other employees; (x) to suggest criteria, rules regarding various promotions, for college teachers, principals, university teachers in accordance with the regulations and guidelines of the UGC, or the State Government policy. [ PART IV Constitution or 9.There shall be constituted an Executive Committee for the Executive Comn1 ittce. Chairperson of CxecuCive Cor11n1illt-C. Council. 10.(l)There shall be a Chairperson of the Executive Committee who shall be appointed by the State Government from amongst three persons recommended under sub-section (4) by a committee appointed for the purpose under sub-section(2). (2) For Lhe purposes of sub-section (I), the State Government shall appoint a committee consisting of three eminent academicians with proven record and integrity. (3) The State Government shall appoint one of the three members of the committee as its Chairman. (4) The committee so appointed shall within a period of one month from its appointment select three persons whom it considers fit for being appointed as the Chairperson and shall recommend to the State Government the names of the persons so selected together with such other particulars a~ it deems fit PART IV] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETfE, EX. 01-02-2017 (5) The Chairperson shall be appointed, from amongst the persons so recommended, who are eminent educationalists and have achieved distinction and excellence in the field of higher education with proven record of their contribution. (6) The Chairperson shall be the chief administrative and academic head and overall in-charge of the affairs of the Council. l le shall have the authority to superintend, monitor and to oversee the overall functioning of the Executive Committee. (7) The term of the Chairperson shall be three years. (8) The qualifications, powers and functions, tenns and conditions or the service of the Chairperson shall be such as may be prescribed. 11.The Executive Committee of the Council shall consist of the following members, namcly:- (i) the Chairperson; Ex-officio Members: (i) the Commissioner, Higher Education, Gujarat State; (ii) the Commissioner, Technical Education, Gujarat State; (iii) the Commissioner, Medical Education and Research. Gujarat State; Other Members: (i) not more than eight Vice-Chancellors, out of which three shall be from Sectorial Universities, who shall be nominated by the State Government m consultation with the Joint Board of Vice-Chancellor~ (JBYC); (ii) one Provost, to be nominated by the State Government in consultation with the Private University Forum; 1-13 Con1 position of [xecuth:e Con1mittee. 1-14 GUJARAT GOVERN.NffiNT GAZETTE, EX. 01-02-2017 (iii) one eminent scholar, lo be nominated by the State Government from the institutes of national importance situated in the Gujarat State; (iv) nol more than five eminent persons, to be nominated by the State Government from the fie.Ids of Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Engineering, Management, Medical, Joumalism, Films and Television, Theatres, Sports, Public Administration, Finance, etc.; (v) three academicians, to be nominated by the State Government from amongst University teachers, senior principals or affiliated college teachers who have completed more than ten year of service. (2) The term of the members other than the ex-officio members shall be three years. (3) If it is not possible for an ex-officio member to attend the meeting of the Council, he may nominate an orlicer not below the rank of the Deputy Secretary or, the Deputy Director, as the case may be. Powm •nd functions