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Meetings of Syndicate (1) The Syndicate shall meet at least once in every two months at such time and places and shall, subject to the provisions of sub-sections (2) and (3), observe such rules of procedure in regard to transaction of business at its meetings as may be prescribed. (2) One-third of the total strength of the members of the Syndicate shall be the quorum required for a meeting of the Syndicate. (3) The Vice-Chancellor or in his absence any member chosen by the members present, shall preside at a meeting of the Syndicate. (4) All questions at any meeting of the Syndicate shall be decided by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting and in the case of an equality of votes, the Vice- Chancellor or the member presiding, as the case may be, shall have and exercise a second or casting vote. (5) (a) The Syndicate may, for the purpose of consultation, invite any person having special knowledge or practical experience in any subject under consideration to attend any meeting Such person may speak in, and otherwise take part in, the proceedings of such meeting but shall not be entitled to vote. (b) The person so invited shall be entitled to such daily and travelling allowances as are admissible to a member of the Syndicate. Page 45 of 84 22.* Academic Council - (1) The Academic Council shall consist of the following persons, namely: Amendment (Amendments to the Annamalai University Act, 2013 Tamil Nadu Universities Laws (Amendment & Repeal) Act, 2021 published in TN Extraordinary Gazette No:470 and 471 dated 07.10.2021) Class-I Ex-Officio Members. (a) The Vice-Chancellor, (b) Deans of Faculties; (c) University Librarian; and (d) University Physical Education Director Class- II Other Members. a) Five Principals of Government Colleges to be nominated by the Chancellor by rotation on the recommendation of the Vice- Chancellor, b) Fifteen members from among the Professors, Heads of Departments and other teachers of the University, nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor; c) Not more than ten Principals of the affiliated colleges elected from among themselves in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote; * Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 470, dated 06.10.2021 and 471, dated 07.10.2021 Page 46 of 84 d) Not more than ten teachers of the affiliated colleges and approved colleges, other than Principals of affiliated colleges, elected from among themselves, in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote; e) Not more than ten Chairmen of Boards of Studies to be nominated by rotation by the Vice-Chancellor, f) Five persons to be nominated by the Chancellor, g) Five persons to be nominated by the Pro-Chancellor h) Two members of the Legislative Assembly to be elected, from among its members, representing any of the constituency in the University area, i) Two Secretaries of private colleges to be elected, from among themselves, in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote; j) Two local body members in the University area to be nominated by the Pro-Chancellor. k) Four members from private industries, research organizations and public sector undertakings to be nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Government; l) Four persons from professional societies or institutions or bodies or associations to be nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Government; m) Two alumni nominated by the Pro-Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor; and n) Members of the Syndicate who are not otherwise members of the Academic Council: * Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 470, dated 06.10.2021 and 471, dated 07.10.2021 Page 47 of 84 Provided that the nomination by the Chancellor may take into consideration the requirements of social justice and areas remaining unrepresented. (2) (i) In case the Secretary to Government, in charge of Higher Education or the Secretary to Government, in-charge of Law, who is ą member of the Academic Council by virtue of clause (n) under 'Class II-Other Members in sub-section (1) is unable to attend a meeting of the Academic Council for any reason, he may depute any officer of his department, not lower in rank than that of Deputy Secretary to Government to attend the meeting. (ii) In case the Director of Collegiate Education or the Director of Technical Education who is a member of the Academic Council, by virtue of clause (n) under 'Class Il Other Members' in sub-section (1) is unable to attend a meeting of the Academic Council for any reason, he may depute any officer of the department, not lower in rank than that of Deputy Director, to attend the meeting. (3) (i) Save as otherwise provided, elected or nominated member of the Academic Council shall hold office for a period of three years and such member shall be eligible for election or nomination for another period of three years. * Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 470, dated 06.10.2021 and 471, dated 07.10.2021 Page 48 of 84 (ii) Where a member is elected or nominated to the Academic Council to a casual vacancy, the period of office held for not less than one year by any such member shall be construed as a full period of three years: Provided that a member of the Academic Council who is elected or nominated in his capacity as a member of a particular electorate or body or the holder of a particular appointment, shall cease to be a member of the Academic Council from the date on which he ceases to be a member of that electorate or body or the holder of that appointment, as the case may be: Provided further that where an elected or a nominated member of the Academic Council is appointed temporarily to any of the offices by virtue of which he is entitled to be a member ex-officio of the Academic Council, he shall, by notice in writing signed by him and communicated to the Vice-Chancellor within seven days from the date of his taking charge of his appointment, choose whether he will continue to be member of the Academic Council by virtue of his election or nomination or whether he will vacate office as such member and become a member ex-officio by virtue of his appointment and the choice shall be conclusive. On failure to make such a choice, he shall be deemed to have vacated his office as an elected or a nominated member. * Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 470, dated 06.10.2021 and 471, dated 07.10.2021 Page 49 of 84 4) When a person ceases to be a member of the Academic Council, he shall cease to be a member of any of the authorities of the University of which he may happen to be a member by virtue of his membership of the Academic Council. (5) The members of the Academic Council shall not be entitled to receive any remuneration from the University except such daily and travelling allowances as may be prescribed: Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall preclude any member from drawing his normal emoluments to which he is entitled by virtue of the office he holds. (6) A member of the Academic Council, other than an ex-officio member, may tender resignation of his membership at any time before the term of his office expires. Such resignation shall be conveyed to the Chancellor by a letter in writing by the member and the resignation shall take effect from the date of its acceptance by the Chancellor. 23.* Powers and Duties of Academic Council (1) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the statutes, have the control and general regulation of teaching and examination in the University and be responsible for the maintenance of the standards thereon. * Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 470, dated 06.10.2021 and 471, dated 07.10.2021 Page 50 of 84 (2) The powers and duties of the Academic Council shall be,— (a) to exercise general control on teaching and other educational programmes and maintain and promote the standards thereof; (b) to make regulations and amend or repeal the same; (c) to make regulations— Amendment (Amendments to the Annamalai University Act, 2013 Tamil Nadu Universities Laws (Amendment & Repeal) Act, 2021 published in TN Extraordinary Gazette No:470 and 471 dated 07.10.2021) (i) regarding the admission of students to the University and its affiliated colleges or approved colleges and the number of students to be admitted; (ii) regarding the courses of study leading to degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions; (iii) regarding the conduct of examinations and maintenance and promotion of standards of education; (iv) prescribing equivalence of examinations, degrees, titles, diplomas and certificates of other Universities, Colleges, Institutions and Boards; (v) for the assessment, evaluation and grading of students’ performance; * Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 470, dated 06.10.2021 and 471, dated 07.10.2021 Page 51 of 84 (d) to advise the Syndicate on all academic matters including the control and management of libraries; (e) to make recommendation to the Syndicate for the institution of Assistant Professorship, Associate Professorship, Professorship and other teaching posts including posts in research and in regard to the duties and emoluments thereof; (f) to formulate, modify or revise schemes for the constitution or reconstitution of departments of teaching and research; (g) to make recommendations to the Syndicate regarding under-graduate and post-graduate teaching and research; (h) to make recommendations to the Syndicate for the conferment of honorary degrees or other distinctions; (i) to review and act upon the proposals of Boards of Studies in formulating rules, regulations, syllabi and methods of evaluation, introduction of new courses and modification of existing courses; (j) to make recommendations to the Syndicate regarding institution of fellowships and scholarships; (k) to recommend to the Syndicate measures for promoting collaboration between industries and Government employers on the one hand and the University on the other; (I) to delegate to the Vice-Chancellor or to any of the committees of the Academic Council, any of its powers; Page 52 of 84 (m) to assess and make recommendations laying down standards of accommodation, equipment, apparatus, library, maintenance and other physical facilities required for each faculty; and (n) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed.