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(1) The Board shall exercise the following powers and perform the following functions, namely:— (a) to review and consider the financial requirements and estimates for the University and approve its budget; (b) to approve the recommendations for appointment of officers, teachers and other staff of the University in the manner prescribed; 254 The Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya Act, 1974. XLIX of 1974.] (Chapter !IL—Authorities of the University—section 11.) (c) to provide for the administration of any funds placed at the disposal of the University for the purposes intended; (d) to arrange for the investment and withdrawal of funds of the University; (e) to borrow money for capital improvements and make suitable arrangements for its repayment; (f) to provide for accepting, acquiring, holding and disposing of property on behalf of the University; (g) to direct the form and use of the common seal of the University; (h) to appoint such committees, either standing or temporary, as the Board may consider necessary, and determine the terms of reference thereof within the limitations of this Act or the Statutes; (i) to determine and regulate all policies relating to the University in accordance with this Act or the Statutes; Q) to make financial provision for instruction, teaching and training in such branches of learning and courses of study as may be determined by the Academic Council within the purposes of this Act and for research and advancement or dissemination of knowledge in such branches of learning; (k) to provide for the establishment and maintenance of colleges, hostels, laboratories, experimental farms and other facilities necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act; (1) to make provision for instituting and conferring degrees, diplomas, and other academic distinctions; (m) to provide for institution, maintenance, and award of scholarships, fellowships, studentships, medals, prizes etc.; (n) to accept on behalf of the University Trusts, bequests and donations; (o) to meet at such times and in such places as it considers necessary, provided that it shall hold meetings at least once in every two months; 255 The Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya Act, 1974. [West Ben. Act (Chapter III—Authorities of the University—section 12.) (p) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act. Academic Council. (2) The Board or the Vice-Chancellor may invite any person having experience or special knowledge on any subject under consideration to attend its meeting. Such person may speak or otherwise take part in the proceedings of such meeting but shall not be entitled to vote. Any person so invited shall be entitled to such allowances as may be prescribed.