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To repeal and replace The Chinese University of Hong Kong Ordinance, to repeal the Chung Chi College Incorporation Ordinance, the Board of Trustees of The United College of Hong Kong Incorporation Ordinance and the New Asia College Incorporation Ordinance and to make new provision concerning the Chung Chi College, The United College of Hong Kong and the New Asia College, to make provision for Shaw College, and for purposes connected therewith. (Amended 59 of 1986 s. 4) [24 December 1976] (Originally 86 of 1976) Cap 1109 Preamble WHEREAS- (a) The Chinese University of Hong Kong was established and incorporated in 1963 by The Chinese University of Hong Kong Ordinance (Cap 1109 1965 Ed.) as a University with a federal constitution; (b) the original Colleges of the University are Chung Chi College, New Asia College and The United College of Hong Kong; (Replaced 59 of 1986 s. 4) (c) it is considered desirable that some of the powers and functions conferred on the said Colleges under their respective constitutions and Ordinances should be vested in The Chinese University of Hong Kong and that the principal role of the said Colleges be the provision of student-orientated teaching under the direction of The Chinese University of Hong Kong; (d) it is also considered desirable to make certain alterations in the constitution of The Chinese University of Hong Kong; (da) the Council of the University has, by special resolution, resolved that Shaw College shall be a constituent College of the University; (Added 59 of 1986 s. 4) (e) it is declared that The Chinese University of Hong Kong, in which the principal language of instruction shall be Chinese, shall continue to- (i) assist in the preservation, dissemination, communication and increase in knowledge; (ii) provide regular courses of instruction in the humanities, the sciences and other branches of learning of a standard required and expected of a University of the highest standing; (iii) stimulate the intellectual and cultural development of Hong Kong and thereby to assist in promoting its economic and social welfare: Cap 1109 s 1 Short title This Ordinance may be cited as The Chinese University of Hong Kong Ordinance. Cap 1109 s 2 Definitions (1) In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires- "approved course of study" (认可课程) means a course of study approved by the Senate; "Assembly of Fellows" (院务委员会) means the Assembly of Fellows of a constituent College; (Amended 59 of 1986 s. 4) "Board of Trustees" (书院校董会) means the Board of Trustees of a constituent College; (Amended 59 of 1986 s. 4) "Chancellor" (监督), "Pro-Chancellor" (副监督), "Vice-Chancellor" (校长), "Pro-Vice-Chancellors" (副校长) and "Treasurer" (司库) respectively mean the Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellors and the Treasurer of the University; "constituent College" (成员书院) means a constituent College of the University as provided by section 3 and "constituent Colleges" (各成员书院) shall be construed accordingly; (Replaced 59 of 1986 s. 4) "Council" (大学校董会), "Senate" (教务会), "Convocation" (评议会), "Faculties" (学院), "Schools of Studies" (专业学院) and "Boards of Studies" (学务委员会) respectively mean the Council, Senate, Convocation, Faculties, Schools of Studies and Boards of Studies of the University; "Fellow" (院务委员) means a Fellow of a constituent College; (Amended 59 of 1986 s. 4) "graduates" (毕业生) and "students" (学生) respectively mean the graduates and students of the University; "Head" (书院院长) means the Head of a constituent College; (Amended 59 of 1986 s. 4) "members" (成员) means such persons as are prescribed by the Statutes to be members of the University; "officers" (主管人员) means the officers of the University as provided by section 5; "original College" (原有书院) means any of the following- (a) Chung Chi College; (b) The United College of Hong Kong; (c) New Asia College; (Added 59 of 1986 s. 4)"precincts" (院校范围) means, in relation to the University, the boundaries of Lot No. 725 in Demarcation District 42; "repealed Ordinance" (已废除条例) means The Chinese University of Hong Kong Ordinance (Cap 1109 1965 Ed.) repealed by section 21; "Statutes" (规程) means the Statutes of the University contained in Schedule 1 as the same may from time to time be amended or replaced under section 13(1); "teacher" (教师) means a member of the full-time teaching staff of the University of the rank of Assistant Lecturer and above; "University" (香港中文大学) means The Chinese University of Hong Kong (香港中文大学) continued under section 4. (2) A special resolution is a resolution passed at one meeting of the Council and confirmed at a subsequent meeting held not less than 1 month nor more than 6 months thereafter and which is approved at each such meeting by- (a) not less than three-fourths of those present and voting; and (b) not less than half the whole membership of the Council. Cap 1109 s 3 University to have constituent Colleges (1) The constituent Colleges of the University are the original Colleges, Shaw College and such other institutions as may from time to time by Ordinance, in accordance with a special resolution of the Council, be declared to be constituent Colleges of the University. (Amended 59 of 1986 s. 4) (2) No provision in the constitution of any constituent College shall be of effect if it is in conflict with or inconsistent with this Ordinance. (Amended 59 of 1986 s. 4) (3) No person shall be excluded from being a member of the University by reason of sex, race or religion. Cap 1109 s 4 Continuation of incorporation of the University (1) The constituent Colleges and members of the University shall be or continue to be a body corporate called The Chinese University of Hong Kong (香港中文大学) which shall be the same University as that established by The Chinese University of Hong Kong Ordinance 1963 (28 of 1963). (Amended 59 of 1986 s. 4) (2) The University shall have perpetual succession and may sue and be sued in that name and shall have and may use a common seal and may take by gift or otherwise purchase and hold, grant, demise or otherwise dispose of real or personal estate. (3) No dividend or bonus shall be paid and no gift or division of money shall be made by or on behalf of the University to any of its members except by way of prize, reward or special grant. Cap 1109 s 5 Officers Remarks: For the transitional provision relating to the amendments made by the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance 2002 (23 of 2002), see section 65 of that Ordinance. (1) The officers of the University shall be the Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellors, the Treasurer, the Head of each constituent College, the Dean of each Faculty and of the Graduate School, the Secretary, the Registrar, the Librarian, the Bursar and such other persons as may by special resolution be designated as officers. (Amended 59 of 1986 s. 4) (2) The Chancellor shall be the head of the University and may confer degrees in the name of the University. (3) The Chief Executive shall be the Chancellor. (Amended 53 of 2000 s. 3) (4) The Chancellor may appoint a person to be the Pro-Chancellor of the University; and the Pro-Chancellor shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed in the Statutes and may confer degrees in the name of the University. (Amended 23 of 2002 s. 56) (5) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the chief academic and administrative officer of the University and shall be a member of the Council and the Chairman of the Senate, and may confer degrees in the name of the University. (6) The Council shall appoint, after consultation with the Vice-Chancellor, one or more Pro-Vice-Chancellors from among the regular staff of the University to exercise such powers and perform such duties as the Council may direct. (7) A Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall carry out all the functions and duties of the Vice-Chancellor in the absence of the Vice-Chancellor. (Amended 23 of 2002 s. 56) (8) The manner and period of appointment of the Treasurer shall be prescribed by the Statutes, and his duties shall be such as the Council may determine. Cap 1109 s 6 Provision for Council, Senate and Convocation There shall be a Council, a Senate and a Convocation whose respective constitutions, powers and duties shall be as prescribed by this Ordinance and the Statutes. Cap 1109 s 7 Powers and duties of the Council Subject to this Ordinance and the Statutes, the Council shall- (a) be the governing and executive body of the University; (b) have the management and control of the affairs, purposes and functions of the University; (c) have the control and management of the property and financial affairs of the University including the property of the constituent Colleges, but in the exercise of such power of control and management in respect of any immovable property of any constituent College the Council shall not alter the use of any such property without the prior consent of the Board of Trustees of the constituent College concerned; (Amended 59 of 1986 s. 4) (d) make such University appointments as it thinks proper; (e) have power to approve the fees charged by the University in respect of approved courses of study; (f) provide for the custody and use of the University's seal. Cap 1109 s 8 Powers and duties of Senate Subject to this Ordinance and the Statutes and subject also to review by the Council, the Senate shall have the control and regulation of- (a) instruction, education and research; (b) the conducting of examinations for students; (c) the award of degrees other than degrees honoris causa; (d) the award of diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions of the University. Cap 1109 s 9 Composition and function of the Convocation Subject to this Ordinance and the Statutes, the Convocation shall consist of the graduates and such other persons as may be prescribed by the Statutes and may make representations to the Council and the Senate upon any matters affecting or concerning the interests of the University. Cap 1109 s 10 Committees (1) The Council and the Senate may establish such committees as they think fit. (2) Unless otherwise provided, any committee may consist partly of persons who are not members of the Council or the Senate, as the case may be. (3) Subject to this Ordinance and the Statutes, the Council and the Senate may, subject to such conditions as they may impose, delegate any of their powers and duties to any Board or committee or to any officer. (4) Any committee established under this section may make such Standing Orders, including provision allowing a casting vote to the chairman thereof, for the conduct of meetings as it thinks fit. Cap 1109 s 11 Appointment of staff Subject to this Ordinance and the Statutes, the Council shall appoint, on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit, the staff of the University. Cap 1109 s 12 Faculties, etc. (1) The Council may establish such Faculties, Schools of Studies and other institutions as it thinks fit. (2) The Council, on the recommendation of the Senate, may form such institutions for the promotion of study and learning as the Council may from time to time determine. (3) The Senate may establish such Boards of Studies as it may from time to time determine. Cap 1109 s 13 Statutes (1) The Council may by special resolution make Statutes, subject to the approval thereof by the Chancellor, prescribing or providing for- (a) the administration of the University; (b) the membership of the University; (c) appointments, elections, resignation and retirement and removal of officers and teachers of the University; (d) examinations; (e) the conferring of degrees and the award of other academic distinctions; (f) the composition, powers and duties of the Council and the Senate; (g) the Faculties and Schools of Studies, their membership and functions; (h) the Boards of Studies, their membership and functions; (i) the Convocation; (j) the exercise of any function by the University, the Council, the Senate, the Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor, the Vice- Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellors, other officers, teachers and other members; (k) financial procedure; (l) fees payable to the University as a condition of admission to any examinations held by the University or for the conferring of any of the degrees of the University or for the award of any diploma or certificate or other academic distinction or for attendance at a University Extension Course or any similar purpose; (m) the admission, welfare and discipline of students; and (n) generally, the carrying into effect of this Ordinance.(2) The Statutes contained in Schedule 1 shall have effect as if made and approved under subsection (1). Cap 1109 s 14 Decrees and regulations Subject to this Ordinance and the Statutes, the Council and the Senate may from time to time make decrees and regulations respectively to direct and regulate the affairs of the University. Cap 1109 s 15 Degrees and other awards The University may- (a) confer such degrees as may be specified in the Statutes; (b) award diplomas and certificates and such other academic distinctions as may be specified in the Statutes; (c) provide such lectures and instruction for persons not being members of the University as the University may determine; (d) confer degrees honoris causa of Master or Doctor in accordance with the Statutes; and (e) subject to the Statutes, deprive any person of any degree conferred or diploma, certificate or other academic distinction awarded by the University. Cap 1109 s 16 Honorary Degrees Committee There shall be an Honorary Degrees Committee which shall be constituted as provided by the Statutes for the purpose of advising the Council with regard to the award of degrees honoris causa. Cap 1109 s 17 Execution and authentication of documents Any instrument purporting to be executed under the seal of the University and signed by the Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, a Pro-Vice-Chancellor or Treasurer and countersigned by the Secretary shall be received in evidence upon its production without further proof and shall, unless the contrary is proved, be deemed to be an instrument so executed. Cap 1109 s 18 Government rent Remarks: Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 53 of 2000 s. 3 Rent payable to the Government in respect of all land granted to the University by the Government shall be limited in total to $10 a year. (Amended 53 of 2000 s. 3) Cap 1109 s 19 (Omitted as spent) (Omitted as spent) Cap 1109 s 20 Repeals (1) The Chung Chi College Incorporation Ordinance (Cap 1081 1964 Ed.), the Board of Trustees of the United College of Hong Kong Incorporation Ordinance (Cap 1092 1964 Ed.) and the New Asia College Incorporation Ordinance (Cap 1118 1967 Ed.) are repealed. (2) Schedule 3 shall have effect with respect to the constitution and powers of the Boards of Trustees of the original Colleges. (Amended 59 of 1986 s. 4) (3) Schedule 4 shall have effect with respect to the constitution and powers of the Board of Trustees of Shaw College. (Added 59 of 1986 s. 4) Cap 1109 s 21 Repeal of The Chinese University of Hong Kong Ordinance and the Statutes The Chinese University of Hong Kong Ordinance (Cap 1109 1965 Ed.) and the Statutes of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Cap 1109 sub. leg. 1968 Ed.) are repealed. Cap 1109 s 22 Savings and transitional Remarks: Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 53 of 2000 s. 3 (1) The Council and Senate appointed under the repealed Ordinance shall continue to be the Council and the Senate of the University until a new Council and Senate are constituted under the Statutes. (2) No other appointment made under the repealed Ordinance shall be affected by the repeal but shall, unless otherwise varied, continue on the same terms and conditions as if this Ordinance had not been enacted. (3) All property, whether movable or immovable, rights and privileges vested in the University immediately prior to the commencement of this Ordinance shall continue to be vested in the University on the terms and conditions, if any, on which the same were then vested at that date, and the University shall continue to be subject to the obligations and liabilities to which it was subject immediately prior to the commencement of this Ordinance. (4) Nothing in this Ordinance shall affect or be deemed to affect the rights of the Central Authorities or the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under the Basic Law and other laws or the rights of any body politic or corporate or of any other persons except such as are mentioned in this Ordinance and those claiming by, from or under them. (Added 59 of 1986 s. 4. Amended 53 of 2000 s. 3) Cap 1109 Sched 1 STATUTES OF THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG Remarks: For the transitional provision relating to the amendments made by the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance 2002 (23 of 2002), see section 65 of that Ordinance. [sections 2 & 13(2)] STATUTE 1 INTERPRETATION In these Statutes, unless the context otherwise requires- "College" (书院) means a constituent College of the University as provided by section 3 and "Colleges" (各书院) shall be construed accordingly; (59 of 1986 s. 4) "Dean" (院长) means the Dean of a Faculty or of the Graduate School, as the case may be; (L.N. 101 of 1995) "Department" (学系) means a Department of a Faculty established by the Council on the recommendation of the Senate and "Departments" (各学系) shall be construed accordingly; (L.N. 452 of 1994) "Graduate School" (研究院) means the Graduate School of the University; (L.N. 101 of 1995) "Ordinance" (条例) means The Chinese University of Hong Kong Ordinance (Cap 1109). "unit" (单位) means an institution established or formed by the Council under section 12 of the Ordinance. (L.N. 25 of 2002) STATUTE 2 CONGREGATIONS 1. The time, place and procedure of the Congregations of the whole University shall be determined by the Chancellor. 2. The Chancellor, or in his absence, one of the following persons, shall preside at Congregations- (a) the Pro-Chancellor; (b) the Chairman of the Council; (c) the Vice-Chancellor; (d) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor who is carrying out the functions and duties of the Vice-Chancellor in the absence of the Vice-Chancellor. (23 of 2002 s. 57)3. At least one Congregation shall be held in each academic year. STATUTE 3 MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY The members of the University shall be- (a) the Chancellor; (b) the Pro-Chancellor; (c) the Vice-Chancellor; (d) the Pro-Vice-Chancellors; (e) the Treasurer; (f) the members of the Council; (g) the Heads of the Colleges; (h) the members of the Senate; (i) Emeriti, Honorary and Research Professors; (j) the teachers; (k) the Secretary, Registrar, Librarian and Bursar; (ka) the University Dean of Students; (L.N. 251 of 1988; L.N. 114 of 1991) (l) such other persons holding such other offices or appointments at or made by the University as the Council may from time to time determine; (m) the graduates and such other persons as are entitled in accordance with Statute 18 to have their names placed upon the Convocation roll; (n) the students. STATUTE 4 THE CHANCELLOR 1. The Chancellor, when present, shall preside at Congregations of the University. 2. The Chancellor shall be entitled- (a) to call for information in regard to any matter relating to the welfare of the University from the Vice-Chancellor and the Chairman of the Council, whose duty it shall be to provide such information; and (b) on the receipt of such information to recommend to the Council such action as he deems proper. STATUTE 5 THE PRO-CHANCELLOR 1. The Pro-Chancellor may, on the authorization of the Chancellor and on his behalf, exercise any of the powers or perform any of the duties conferred or imposed on the Chancellor by the Statutes. 2. The Pro-Chancellor may resign by written notice addressed to the Chancellor. STATUTE 6 THE VICE-CHANCELLOR 1. The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Council after receiving the advice of a committee established by the Council and composed of the Chairman of the Council, 3 members nominated by the Council from among its number and 3 members nominated by the Senate from among its number. 2. The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for such period and on such terms as may be determined by the Council. 3. The Vice-Chancellor shall- (a) have the right and duty to advise the Council on any matter affecting the policy, finance and administration of the University; (b) be generally responsible to the Council for the maintenance of the efficiency and good order of the University and for ensuring the proper enforcement of the Statutes, decrees and regulations; (c) report to the Senate at its next meeting if he has suspended or expelled any student; (d) have power to appoint a person to discharge the functions and duties of the Pro-Vice-Chancellors, a Dean of a Faculty, the Chairman of a Department, the Secretary, Registrar, the Librarian or the Bursar during a temporary vacancy in any such appointment or during the temporary absence or inability of the holder of any such appointment; (L.N. 452 of 1994) (e) have power in case of emergency to appoint external examiners. STATUTE 7 THE PRO-VICE-CHANCELLORS A Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for 2 years and may be re-appointed for further periods not exceeding 2 years. STATUTE 8 THE TREASURER The Treasurer shall be appointed by the Council and shall hold office for 3 years, and may be re-appointed and when he is re-appointed he shall hold office for a further period or periods of 3 years. STATUTE 9 THE HEADS OF COLLEGES 1. The Head of each College, other than the first Head, shall be appointed or re-appointed by the Council on the recommendation of a committee consisting of- (a) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be Chairman; (b) one member of the Board of Trustees of the College for which the Head is to be appointed or re-appointed, elected by the Board; and (c) 6 Fellows of that College elected under paragraph 6(b) of Statute 16 for the purpose by the Assembly of Fellows of that College.2. The first Head of each College shall be appointed by the Council on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the College concerned for such term as the Council shall determine. 3. The Head of a College, other than the first Head, shall be appointed for a period of 4 years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a maximum of 2 further periods, each of 3 years. 4. The Head of a College shall be responsible for the welfare of the College and the students assigned to it and shall collaborate closely with the Vice-Chancellor in the conduct of the College and its work. 5. The Head of a College shall be the Chairman of the Assembly of Fellows of that College. 6. A Head of a College shall be an academic, but need not be on the academic staff of the University at the time of his appointment. STATUTE 10 THE SECRETARY AND OTHER OFFICERS 1. The Secretary- (a) shall be appointed by the Council on the recommendation of a Board of Advisers; (b) shall be the custodian of the common seal of the University; (c) shall be with the Registrar, the joint custodian of the records of the University; (d) shall be the Secretary of the Council; (e) shall discharge such duties as are specified in the Ordinance and Statutes and such other duties as may be determined by the Council.2. The Registrar- (a) shall be appointed by the Council on the recommendation of a Board of Advisers; (b) shall keep a register of all members of the University under their respective qualifications as specified in Statute 3; (c) shall be, with the Secretary of the Council, the joint custodian of the records of the University; (d) shall be the Secretary of the Senate; (e) shall discharge such duties as are specified in the Ordinance and Statutes and such other duties as may be determined by the Council and Senate; (f) may exercise his functions as Secretary of the Boards of the Faculties by deputy.3. The Librarian- (a) shall be appointed by the Council on the recommendation of a Board of Advisers; (b) shall be responsible for administering the library services of the University; (c) shall discharge such duties as may be determined by the Council after consultation with the Senate.4. The Bursar- (a) shall be appointed by the Council on the recommendation of a Board of Advisers; (b) shall be responsible for the keeping of all University accounts and such inventories as the Council may determine; (c) shall discharge such other duties in connection with University finance and otherwise as may be determined by the Council; (d) shall be Secretary of the Finance Committee.5. The University Dean of Students- (L.N. 114 of 1991) (a) shall be appointed by the Council on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor; (b) shall hold office for such period as may be determined by the council; (c) shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for such duties in Council; (d) may be designated as an officer. (L.N. 251 of 1988) STATUTE 11 THE COUNCIL 1. The Council shall consist of- (a) the Chairman, who shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the nomination of the Council from persons under subparagraphs (k), (l), (m) and (n); (b) the Vice-Chancellor; (c) the Pro-Vice-Chancellors; (d) the Treasurer; (da) life members appointed by the Council; (L.N. 31 of 1981) (e) 2 members elected by the Board of Trustees of each College from among its own members; (f) the Head of each College; (g) the Dean of each Faculty and of the Graduate School; (h) one Fellow of each College elected by the College's Assembly of Fellows; (i) 3 members elected by the Senate from among the academic members of the Senate; (j) (Repealed L.N. 481 of 1997) (k) 6 persons nominated by the Chancellor; (L.N. 481 of 1997) (l) 3 persons elected by the Unofficial Members of the Legislative Council, other than Official Members, from among their own number; (67 of 1987 s. 2) (m) not more than 6 other persons, normally resident in Hong Kong; who shall be elected by the Council; (L.N. 481 of 1997) (n) after a date to be appointed by the Council, such number of members of the Convocation not exceeding 3 as shall be determined by the Council from time to time, to be elected by the Convocation in the manner determined by the Council.2. (1) Persons who hold appointments in the University shall not be eligible for nomination or election under paragraph 1(k), (l), (m) or (n). (2) (Repealed L.N. 481 of 1997)3. The Chairman of the Council shall hold office for 3 years and may be re-appointed for further periods of 3 years. 3A. The Chairman of the Council may confer degrees in the name of the University. (23 of 2002 s. 61) 4. (1) The nominated and elected members of the Council shall hold office for 3 years from the date of their nomination or election and shall be eligible for re-nomination or re-election: Provided that a member elected under subparagraphs (e), (h), (i), (l) or (n) of paragraph 1 shall cease to be a member of the Council if he ceases to be a member of the body from among whose members he was elected. (L.N. 438 of 1993) (1A) If an elected member of the Council ceases to be a member under the proviso to subparagraph (1), the body which elected him shall duly elect a successor whose membership of the Council shall be for a period not exceeding 3 years. The successor shall be eligible for re-election to which subparagraph (2) shall apply. (L.N. 438 of 1993) (2) A body re-nominating or re-electing a member may re-nominate or re-elect, as the case may be, such member for a period of 3 years or for a period of less than 3 years. (L.N. 20 of 1988)5. Should a nominated or elected member of the Council die or resign during his period of membership, the body which nominated or elected him shall duly nominate or elect, as the case may be, a successor whose membership of the Council shall be for a period not exceeding 3 years. Such successor shall be eligible for re-nomination or re-election, and paragraph 4(2) shall apply thereto. (L.N. 20 of 1988; L.N. 257 of 2000) 6. Members of the Council whose membership derives from paragraph 1(b), (c), (d), (f) and (g) shall remain members of the Council for so long as they hold the office or appointment by reason of which they became members of the Council. 7. The Council shall elect from among its members a Vice-Chairman who shall hold office for a period of 2 years and who may be re-elected. 8. Subject to the Ordinance and the Statutes and without derogating from the generality of its power, it is specifically prescribed- (1) that the Council shall have the power- (a) to make Statutes, provided that no Statute shall be made until the Senate shall have had an opportunity of reporting thereon to the Council; (b) to make decrees for any purpose for which decrees are or may be authorized to be made, provided that no decree shall be made until the Senate shall have had an opportunity of reporting thereon to the Council; (c) to invest any money belonging to the University; (d) to borrow money on behalf of the University; (e) to sell, buy, exchange, lease or accept leases of any real or personal property on behalf of the University; (f) to enter into, vary, perform and cancel contracts on behalf of the University; (g) to require the Board of Trustees of each College annually to produce its audited accounts in such form and at such time as the Council may determine; (h) to receive from public sources grants for capital and recurrent expenditure; (i) to receive annually and for such longer periods as the Council may determine from time to time from the Vice-Chancellor, after he has consulted the Senate, and to approve, estimates of expenditure; (j) to receive gifts and to approve, subject to such conditions as the Council thinks fit, the receipt of gifts by the Colleges; (k) to provide for the welfare of persons employed by the University and the wives, widows and dependants of such persons, including the payment of money, pensions, or other payments and to subscribe to benevolent and other funds for the benefit of such persons; (l) to provide for the discipline and welfare of students; (m) to recommend the award of degrees honoris causa; (n) after report from the Senate to establish additional Faculties or Departments or to abolish, combine or subdivide any Faculty or Department; (L.N. 452 of 1994) (na) on the recommendation of the Senate, to determine the organization or structure of each Faculty and its Departments and to make such alterations to such organization or structure as deemed fit by the Council; (L.N. 452 of 1994) (o) to prescribe fees of the University;(2) that it shall be the duty of the Council- (a) to appoint bankers, auditors and any other agents whom it deems expedient to appoint; (b) to appoint an Administrative and Planning Committee; (c) to cause proper books of account to be kept for all sums of money received and expended by the University and for the assets and liabilities of the University so that such books give a true and fair statement of financial transactions and position of the University; (d) to cause the accounts of the University to be audited within 6 months after the termination of each financial year as the Council may determine; (e) to provide the buildings, libraries, laboratories, premises, furniture, apparatus and other equipment needed for the University; (f) in consultation with the Senate to encourage and provide for research by members of the University; (g) to review the instruction and teaching in courses of study leading to degrees, diplomas, certificates and other awards of the University; (h) after consultation with the Senate, to institute all teaching posts; (i) to administer or cause to be administered a Superannuation Fund or Funds for the benefit of persons employed by the University; (j) to establish Boards of Advisers and to appoint external experts thereto on the recommendation of the Senate; (k) to appoint on such terms and conditions as the Council may determine each Professor, Reader and Senior Lecturer and the Secretary, the Registrar, the Librarian and the Bursar on the recommendation of duly constituted Boards of Advisers; (l) to make, on such terms and conditions as the Council may determine, such other University appointments as the Council deems necessary; (m) on the recommendation of the Senate, to appoint a Chairman for each Department and a Director of Studies for each academic subject not subsumed under a Department; (L.N. 452 of 1994) (n) to appoint external examiners on the recommendation of the Senate; (o) to provide for the printing and publication of works which may be issued by the University; and (p) to consider reports from the Senate, and if the Council deems it proper to do so, to take action thereon.9. The Council shall meet at least 3 times in each academic year and additionally on the written request of the Chairman of the Council or the Vice-Chancellor or any 5 members of the Council. 9A. The Council may transact any of its business by circulation of papers, and unless the Vice-Chancellor or 5 members of the Council in writing request the Chairman of the Council to refer any particular item of the business being so transacted to the next meeting of the Council, a resolution in writing which is approved in writing by a majority of the members shall be as valid and effectual as if it had been passed at a meeting of the Council. (L.N. 256 of 1998) 10. 7 days' notice in writing of any meeting of the Council shall be sent by the Secretary to each person entitled to receive notice of the meeting with the agenda thereof, and no business not included in the agenda shall be transacted if the Chairman or any 2 members present object. 11. The Council may make for the proper conduct of its business Standing Orders which it may amend or rescind by simple majority at any of its meetings provided that not less than 7 days' notice has been given in writing by the Secretary to members of the Council of the proposal so to amend or rescind. 12. The quorum at any meeting of the Council shall be 12. STATUTE 12 FINANCIAL PROCEDURE 1. The Council shall fix the financial year. 2. There shall be a Committee of the Council known as the Finance Committee, which shall consist of- (a) the Treasurer, who shall be Chairman; (b) the Vice-Chancellor or his representative; (c) the Head of each College; and (d) 3 other persons, including persons who are not members of the Council, as the Council shall appoint. There shall be referred to the Finance Committee all matters within the jurisdiction of the Council which have important financial implications.3. The Finance Committee shall submit to the Council, before the beginning of the financial year, draft estimates of income and expenditure of the University and such estimates, amended as the Council may think fit, shall be approved by the Council before the beginning of the financial year. 4. The estimates shall show the income and expenditure of the University and the estimated surplus or deficit for the year. The estimated expenditure shall be shown under votes, heads and (where applicable) sub-heads. Any transfer between votes or heads shall require the sanction of the Finance Committee. Any transfer between sub-heads shall require the sanction of the Vice-Chancellor and the Treasurer, with the exception of transfers between sub-heads solely concerning a College, which shall require the sanction of the Head of that College, subject to any rules and directions that the Finance Committee may issue. 5. The Finance Committee shall report to the Council, at such times as the Council may determine, any transfer between votes or heads. The Council may revise the estimates during the course of the financial year. 6. As soon as practicable after the end of the financial year, a balance sheet and income and expenditure account with supporting schedules shall be submitted to the auditors. 7. The audited accounts, with any comments thereon made by the auditors, shall be submitted to the Council. 8. Nothing in this Statute shall deprive the Council of power to invest surpluses or prospective surpluses at any time. STATUTE 13 THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND PLANNING COMMITTEE 1. There shall be a Committee of the Council known as the Administrative and Planning Committee, which shall consist of- (a) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Chairman; (b) the Pro-Vice-Chancellors; (c) the Head of each College; (d) the Dean of each Faculty and of the Graduate School; (e) the Secretary; (f) the Registrar; (g) the Bursar; and (h) the University Dean of Students. (L.N. 103 of 1999) The Secretary or his deputy shall serve as secretary of the Committee. (L.N. 103 of 1999)2. Subject to the Ordinance and the Statutes, it shall be the duty of the Administrative and Planning Committee- (a) to assist the Vice-Chancellor in the performance of his duties; (b) to initiate plans of University development; (c) to assist the Vice-Chancellor in reviewing and co-ordinating the annual and supplementary estimates of recurrent and capital expenditures of the University, before transmitting them to the Finance Committee of the Council; (d) to review or propose academic and administrative appointments that are at and above the level of Tutors and Demonstrators or their equivalent before these appointments are made; (e) to deal with other matters referred to it by the Council.3. The Administrative and Planning Committee shall report to the Council through the Vice-Chancellor. STATUTE 14 THE SENATE 1. The Senate shall consist of- (a) the Vice-Chancellor who shall be Chairman; (b) the Pro-Vice-Chancellors; (c) the Head of each College; (d) the Dean of each Faculty and of the Graduate School; (e) the Professors, or the Readers in each Department in which there is no professor; (L.N. 452 of 1994) (f) the Chairman of each Department and the Directors of Studies if not a member under subparagraph (e); (L.N. 452 of 1994) (fa) the Director of the School of Continuing Studies of the University; (L.N. 257 of 2000) (g) 2 Fellows of each College elected by the College's Assembly of Fellows; (L.N. 25 of 1987) (h) the Registrar; (i) the Librarian; (L.N. 452 of 1994) (j) the University Dean of Students; (L.N. 251 of 1988; L.N. 114 of 1991) (k) the President of the University Students Union; (L.N. 251 of 1988) (l) 1 student of each Faculty of the University elected by, and from among, full-time students in that Faculty pursuing approved courses of study for a degree of the University; (L.N. 175 of 1996; L.N. 357 of 2000) (m) 1 student representing the Students Union of each College of the University elected by, and from among, full-time students pursuing approved courses of study for a degree of the University who are members of that Students Union. (L.N. 357 of 2000)2. Members of the Senate (other than Fellows and student members elected under paragraph 1(l) or (m) shall remain members of the Senate for so long as they hold the office or appointment by reason of which they became members of the Senate. (L.N. 251 of 1988; L.N. 357 of 2000) 3. (a) Fellows elected under paragraph 1(g) shall hold office for 2 years from the date of their election and shall be eligible for re-election provided that they shall cease to be members of the Senate if they cease to be assigned to the College by whose Assembly of Fellows they were elected. Should an elected member die or resign from the Senate or cease to be a Fellow within the College by whose members he was elected a successor shall be duly elected who shall be a member of the Senate for the unexpired period of membership of his predecessor. (b) Student members under paragraph 1(l) or (m) shall be elected in such manner as may be determined by the Senate. (L.N. 251 of 1988; L.N. 357 of 2000) (c) Student members elected under paragraph 1(l) or (m) shall hold office for a period of one year and shall be eligible for re-election provided that no student shall be a member of the Senate for more than 2 consecutive terms of office. If a student member resigns or ceases to be a member of the Senate and his unexpired period of membership is 6 months or longer, then a successor shall be elected in accordance with subparagraph (b) for that unexpired period of membership, but if his unexpired period of membership is shorter than 6 months, then no successor shall be elected for that unexpired period of membership. (L.N. 251 of 1988; L.N. 357 of 2000) (d) A student member shall cease to be a member of the Senate if he ceases to be a registered student of the University or if he is suspended from pursuing full-time study at the University. (L.N. 251 of 1988)4. Subject to the Ordinance and Statutes, the Senate shall have the following powers and duties- (a) to promote research by members of the University; (b) to regulate the admission of persons to approved courses of study and their attendance at such courses; and to assign students to Colleges with due regard to the preferences of both the students and the Colleges; (c) to direct and regulate the instruction and teaching in approved courses of study and to conduct the examinations leading to degrees, diplomas, certificates and other awards of the University; (d) to consider, upon the advice of the Assembly of Fellows of each College, measures necessary for the conduct of student-orientated teaching, and to consider also measures necessary for the conduct of subject-orientated teaching; (e) to make, after report from the Faculties concerned, all regulations for giving effect to the Statutes and decrees relating to approved courses of study and examinations; (f) to appoint internal examiners after report from the Boards of the Departments concerned; (L.N. 452 of 1994) (g) to recommend after report from the Boards of the Departments concerned external examiners for appointment by the Council; (L.N. 452 of 1994) (h) to recommend the conferment of degrees (other than degrees honoris causa) and to award diplomas, certificates and other distinctions; (i) to fix, subject to any conditions made by the donors and accepted by the Council, the times, the mode and the conditions of competition for University scholarships, bursaries and prizes, and to award the same; (j) to recommend to the Council the institution, abolition or holding in abeyance of all teaching posts and the assignment of teachers to a College after consultation with the Assembly of Fellows (where one has been established) of the College concerned; (L.N. 25 of 1987) (ja) to assign teachers- (i) to Faculties, Departments and Schools of Studies; and (ii) to units, if the Senate thinks it fit in relation to such units; (L.N. 25 of 2002)(k) to recommend to the Council external experts to serve as members of Boards of Advisers; (L.N. 100 of 1984) (l) to report to the Council on all Statutes and Decrees and proposed changes thereof; (m) to report to the Council on any academic matter; (n) to discuss any matter relating to the University and to report its views to the Council; (o) to report to the Council on any matters referred to the Senate by the Council; (p) to consider estimates of expenditure prepared in respect of the University, and to report thereon to the Council; (q) to formulate, modify or revise schemes for the organization of Faculties and to assign to such Faculties their respective subjects; also to report to the Council on the expediency of establishing at any time other Faculties or as to the expediency of abolishing, combining or sub-dividing any Faculties; (r) (Repealed L.N. 452 of 1994) (s) to supervise the libraries and laboratories; (t) to require any undergraduate or student on academic grounds to terminate his studies at the University; (u) to determine- (i) the academic year which shall be a period not exceeding 12 consecutive months, and (ii) the academic terms which shall be part of an academic year;(v) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as the Council may authorize or require.5. The Senate shall hold at least 3 meetings in each academic year and additionally at any time at the direction of the Chairman or on the written request of any 10 members of the Senate. (L.N. 251 of 1988) 5A. (a) Student members of the Senate and of such committees and other bodies at the Senate may establish shall not be entitled to participate in that part of meetings considering reserved areas of business or have access to or read papers or any other documents relating thereto. (L.N. 478 of 1996) (b) The reserved areas of business are the following- (i) matters affecting the appointment, promotion and other affairs relating to teachers and members of the University staff as individuals; (ii) matters affecting the admission and academic assessment of students as individuals; (iii) expenditure estimates and other matters concerning the finances of the University.The Chairman of the Senate, or the Chairman of the committee or other body established by the Senate, as the case may be, may decide in any case of doubt whether or not a matter falls within one of the reserved areas of business referred to above and his decision shall be final. (L.N. 251 of 1988)6. 7 days' notice in writing of any meeting of the Senate shall be sent by the Registrar to each person entitled to receive notice of the meeting with the agenda therefor and no business not on such agenda shall be transacted if the Chairman or any 4 members present object. (L.N. 251 of 1988) 7. The Senate may make for the proper conduct of its business Standing Orders which it may amend or rescind by simple majority at any of its meetings provided that not less than 7 days' notice has been given in writing by the Registrar to members of the Senate of the proposal so to amend or rescind. 8. The quorum at any meeting of the Senate be 24. (L.N. 251 of 1988) STATUTE 15 THE FACULTIES AND THE GRADUATE SCHOOL 1. The Vice-Chancellor shall be a member of each Faculty. (L.N. 452 of 1994) 2. Each teacher assigned by the Senate to a Faculty or Faculties shall be a member of such Faculty or Faculties during the tenure of his appointment. (L.N. 25 of 2002) 3. The members of each Faculty shall elect, in such form and manner as may be determined by the Senate, a Dean of their Faculty from among the members of their Board of Faculty who hold the rank of Senior Lecturer or above; and a Dean so elected shall hold office for a term of 3 years. 4. Subject to paragraph 3- (a) the Dean of any Faculty shall be eligible for re-election for a second and a third consecutive term of office but if he does not seek re-election or is not re-elected he shall not be eligible for another term of office until 2 years after he ceases to be Dean; (b) any person who is Dean of any Faculty for 3 consecutive terms of office shall not be eligible for another term of office until 2 years after he ceases to be Dean. (L.N. 67 of 1987, L.N. 267 of 1993) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall also apply to any person who is elected to a further term of office as Dean of any Faculty 2 or more years after he has ceased to be Dean. (L.N. 267 of 1993)5. Each Faculty shall meet at least once a year, and shall have the power to discuss any matters relating to the Faculty and to express its opinion thereon to the Senate. 6. A Board of Faculty shall be established for each Faculty and shall consist of- (a) the Vice-Chancellor; (b)-(c) (Repealed L.N. 452 of 1994) (d) the Dean, who shall be Chairman; (e) the Chairman of each Department within the Faculty; (L.N. 452 of 1994) (f) other Professors, Readers and Directors of Studies within the Faculty; (g) one representative of each Assembly of Fellows who shall be a member of the Faculty; (L.N. 452 of 1994) (h) 2 Senior Lecturers elected by the Senior Lecturers within the Faculty; (i) 4 Lecturers or Assistant Lecturers elected by the Lecturers and Assistant Lecturers within the Faculty.7. The Board of Faculty shall co-ordinate the activities of the Departments within the Faculty and it shall be its function to consider and deal with the recommendations of the Departments- (L.N. 452 of 1994) (a) on the content of courses for the degree or degrees; and (b) on the details of syllabuses.8. The Dean of the Graduate School shall be appointed by the Council on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor for a period to be determined by the Council. 9. The Council of the Graduate School shall consist of- (a) the Dean of the Graduate School, who shall be Chairman; (b) the Deans of the Faculties; (c) the Heads of the Divisions in the Graduate School; (d) the Librarian; (e) the Master of the Postgraduate Hall Complex.10. Subject to the Ordinance and the Statutes, the Council of the Graduate School shall have the following powers and duties- (a) to advise the Senate on all graduate programmes of studies; (b) to co-ordinate the activities of the Divisions within the Graduate School; (c) to consider and deal with the recommendations of the various Divisions on the content of courses and on the details of syllabuses. STATUTE 16 FELLOWS 1. The Council shall initially appoint 6 Fellows for each College on the recommendation of a Committee consisting of- (a) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be Chairman; (b) 3 Professors, Readers or Senior Lecturers nominated by staff in those grades, who are on the existing staff of that College; and (c) 3 Lecturers or Assistant Lecturers nominated by staff in those grades, who are on the existing staff of that College. At least 3 of the 6 Fellows so appointed shall be drawn from the existing staff of that College.2. The Fellows of each College appointed under paragraph 1, together with the Head of the College, shall form an Assembly of Fellows for that College. 3. The Head of a College shall be the Chairman of the Assembly of Fellows of that College. 4. Subject to paragraph 6, the Assembly of Fellows of each College may elect additional Fellows to that Assembly from the academic staff of the University who have been assigned to the College concerned. 5. A Fellow shall hold office for 5 years and shall be eligible to hold office again as a Fellow. 6. The Assembly of Fellows of each College shall- (a) elect one of their number to be a member of the Council; (b) when necessary, elect 6 Fellows of varying academic seniority for the purposes of serving on the Committee constituted under paragraph 1 of Statute 9; (c) be responsible for- (i) arranging the tutorial instruction, pastoral counselling and student-orientated teaching of the students assigned to the College; (ii) the supervision of residential accommodation for certain students at the College; and (iii) the maintenance of discipline within the College.7. An Assembly of Fellows may make Standing Orders for the proper conduct of its business. STATUTE 17 THE DEPARTMENTS 1. Each Department shall consist of the Vice-Chancellor and all the teachers assigned to the Department. 2. The Chairman of each Department shall be appointed by the Council on the recommendation of the Senate for such period as may be determined by the Council. 3. (1) A Board shall be established for each Department and shall consist of- (a) the Vice-Chancellor; (aa) the Dean of any Faculty to which the Department is affiliated; (L.N. 101 of 1995) (b) the Chairman of the Department, who shall be Chairman of the Board; and (c) all of the teachers assigned to the Department.(2) A teacher, who contributes substantially to the teaching of students pursuing courses of study within the purview of a Department but who is not assigned to that Department, becomes a member of the Board of that Department on being nominated by that Board and approved by the Senate. (L.N. 25 of 2002) (3) At the discretion of the Board of the Department, the Board may nominate such students as the Board deems fit as student members for such period as the Board may in its absolute discretion determine, provided that such student members shall not be entitled to participate in that part of meetings considering reserved areas of business or have access to or read papers or any other documents relating thereto. For the purpose of this Statute, reserved areas of business are the same as those referred to in paragraph 5A(b) of Statute 14. The Chairman of the Board may decide in any case of doubt whether or not a matter falls within one of the reserved areas of business referred to above and his decisions shall be final. (L.N. 478 of 1996)4. It is the duty of the Board of a Department to advise the Senate on the courses of study within the purview of the Department, on the appointment of internal and external examiners and on other matters that the Senate may request. 5. A Department shall perform such other functions and duties as may be determined from time to time by the Council on the recommendation of the Senate. (L.N. 452 of 1994) STATUTE 18 THE CONVOCATION 1. There shall be a Convocation of the University which shall consist of all persons whose names appear on the Convocation roll. 2. All persons who are graduates of the University shall be entitled to have their names entered on the Convocation roll: Provided that persons on whom a degree honoris causa has been conferred shall not solely by reason thereof be members of Convocation, but may be elected by Convocation to be members thereof.3. Any person who obtains a diploma issued by the Post-Secondary Colleges Joint Diploma Board in the academic year of establishment of the University shall be entitled to have his name entered on the Convocation roll. 3A. Any person who had been admitted as a registered student of an original College before the date of establishment of the University, pursued a course of study of not less than 4 years' duration in that original College, and obtained a diploma issued by that original College or by the Post-Secondary Colleges Joint Diploma Board on satisfactory fulfilment of all the requirements prescribed therefor may register with the Registrar of the University to have his name entered on the Convocation roll. (L.N. 167 of 1993) 3B. Any person who has attended an approved course of study for not less than 1 academic year after admission as a registered postgraduate student to a Faculty or a School and has been awarded a postgraduate diploma by the Senate on satisfactory fulfilment of all the requirements prescribed therefor may register with the Registrar of the University to have his name entered on the Convocation roll. (L.N. 167 of 1993) 4. The Convocation shall from its own members elect a Chairman and may elect a Vice-Chairman who shall respectively hold office for such periods as the Convocation may determine. No member shall be eligible for election as Chairman or Vice-Chairman unless he is normally resident in Hong Kong. Any retiring Chairman or Vice-Chairman shall be eligible for re-election. 5. In case of any casual vacancy in the office of Chairman or Vice-Chairman, the Convocation shall elect one of its members to fill the vacancy and the person so elected shall hold office for the remainder of the term for which his predecessor was appointed. 6. (Repealed L.N. 243 of 1994) 7. (1) Subject to subparagraph (2), the Convocation shall from a date to be appointed by the Council elect such number of members of the Convocation not exceeding 3 as the Council shall from time to time determine to be members of the Council. (2) No member of the Convocation shall be eligible for election under subparagraph (1) to serve, or continue to serve, as a member of the Council if he is or becomes a member of the University by virtue of Statute 3, unless he is such a member by virtue of paragraph (m) only, and not at the same time such a member by virtue of any other paragraph, of that Statute, but, save as aforesaid, a member of the Convocation elected under subparagraph (1) shall continue to be a member of the Council, and shall be eligible for re-election, notwithstanding his being a member of the University by virtue of paragraphs (f) and (m) of Statute 3 at the same time so long as he is such a member of the Council by virtue of paragraph 1(n) of Statute 11 only, and not at the same time a member of the Council by virtue of any other paragraph of that Statute. (L.N. 327 of 1996; L.N. 481 of 1997)8. The Convocation shall, after a date to be determined by the Council, meet at least once in each calendar year and notice of such meeting shall be given 4 weeks before the date of meeting. Any member desiring to bring forward any business thereat shall forward a statement in writing to reach the Secretary of the Convocation at least 2 weeks before the date of meeting, setting forth in the form of motions the subject or subjects proposed for consideration. (L.N. 548 of 1994) 9. The quorum at any meeting of the Convocation shall be as prescribed by the Council after report from the Convocation. 10. The constitution, functions, privileges and other matters relating to the Convocation shall be subject to the approval of the Council. STATUTE 19 ACADEMIC STAFF The academic staff of the University shall consist of- (a) the Vice-Chancellor; (b) the Pro-Vice-Chancellors; (c) the Head of each of the Colleges; (d) the teachers; (e) the Librarian; and (f) such other persons as the Council on the recommendation of the Senate may prescribe. STATUTE 20 APPOINTMENT OF ACADEMIC AND SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 1. There shall be Boards of Advisers which shall make recommendations to the Council concerning the appointment of academic and senior administrative staff. Recommendations concerning the appointment of academic staff shall be conveyed through the Senate. 2. The Board of Advisers for each appointment of Professor, Reader and Senior Lecturer shall consist of- (a) the Vice-Chancellor, or a deputy appointed by him, who shall be Chairman; (b) one member of the Council appointed by the Council, who is not a member of the College to which the appointee will be assigned; (c) 2 members of the Senate, appointed by the Senate, who are not members of the College to which the appointee will be assigned; (d) the Head of the College to which the appointee will be assigned; (e) the Chairman of the Department or head of the unit in which the appointment is to be made, except that no such Chairman or head shall serve on a Board that is concerned with a post senior to his own post; and (L.N. 452 of 1994; L.N. 25 of 2002) (f) 2 external experts.3. The Board of Advisers for each appointment of Lecturer shall consist of- (a) the Vice-Chancellor, or a deputy appointed by him, who shall be Chairman; (b) one member of the Council appointed by the Council, who is not a member of the College to which the appointee will be assigned; (c) 2 members of the Senate appointed by the Senate, who are not members of the College to which the appointee will be assigned; (d) the Head of the College to which the appointee will be assigned; (e) the Chairman of the Department or head of the unit in which the appointment is to be made; and (L.N. 452 of 1994; L.N. 25 of 2002) (f) if considered necessary or desirable by the Council, one external expert. (L.N. 267 of 1993)4. The Board of Advisers for each appointment of Assistant Lecturer shall consist of- (a) the Vice-Chancellor, or a deputy appointed by him, who shall be Chairman; (b) one member of the Council appointed by the Council, who is not a member of the College to which the appointee will be assigned; (c) one member of the Senate appointed by the Senate, who is not a member of the College to which the appointee will be assigned; (d) the Head of College to which the appointee will be assigned; (e) the Chairman of the Department or head of the unit in which the appointment is to be made. (L.N. 452 of 1994; L.N. 25 of 2002)5. The Board of Advisers for the appointment of the Librarian shall consist of- (a) the Vice-Chancellor, or a deputy appointed by him, who shall be Chairman; (b) one member of the Council appointed by the Council; (c) 2 members of the Senate appointed by the Senate; and (d) 2 external experts.6. The Board of Advisers for the appointment of the Secretary and the Registrar shall consist of- (a) the Vice-Chancellor, or a deputy appointed by him, who shall be Chairman; (b) the Chairman of the Council or in his absence a person appointed by the Council; (c) one other member of the Council appointed by the Council; and (d) 2 members of the Senate appointed by the Senate.7. The Board of Advisers for the appointment of the Bursar shall consist of- (a) the Vice-Chancellor, or a deputy appointed by him, who shall be Chairman; (b) the Treasurer; (c) one member of the Council appointed by the Council; and (d) 2 members of the Senate appointed by the Senate.8. The Boards of Advisers constituted under paragraphs 4 and 6 may, for the purposes of making any recommendation, consult an external expert. 9. For the purposes of this Statute an external expert shall be appointed by the Council and shall not be a member of the staff of the University. 10. No person shall be recommended for appointment to any post in respect of which the relevant Board of Advisers includes an external expert or experts unless that expert, or if there are two, those experts certify in writing that the person to be recommended is of the required academic or professional standing. 11. Where, in relation to any recommendation for appointment to any post, the Board of Advisers has 2 external experts and those experts are unable to agree over the recommendation, the matter shall be referred to the Administrative and Planning Committee, who may determine the dispute. STATUTE 21 HONORARY AND EMERITUS PROFESSORS 1. The Council may appoint Honorary Professors and may award the title of Emeritus Professor to any Professor who has retired from office provided that such appointment or award is recommended by the Senate. 2. An Honorary or Emeritus Professor shall not ex officio be a member of the Senate or of any Faculty or of any Department. (L.N. 452 of 1994) STATUTE 22 RETIREMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND ACADEMIC STAFF The Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellors and all other salaried officers and teachers- (a) shall vacate their offices or appointments by 31 July following the date on which they attain the age of 60 years unless the Council by a vote of at least two-thirds of the number of members present shall request any such person to continue in his office or appointment for such period thereafter as it shall from time to time determine; or (b) may retire, or upon the direction of the Council shall retire, at any time after attaining the age of 55 and before attaining the age of 60. STATUTE 23 RESIGNATIONS Any person wishing to resign from any office or membership of any body shall do so by notice in writing. STATUTE 24 REMOVAL FROM OFFICE, MEMBERSHIP OR APPOINTMENT 1. The Council may for good cause as defined in paragraph 2 remove the Treasurer from his office and any member of the Council other than the Chairman and any person appointed under paragraph 1(k) and (1) of Statute 11 from his membership of the Council. 2. "Good cause" (好的因由) in paragraph 1 means- (a) conviction of any crime which shall be judged by the Council to be of an immoral, scandalous or disgraceful nature; (b) actual physical or mental in capacity which shall be judged by the Council to prevent the proper execution of the duties of the officer or membership; or (c) any conduct which shall be judged by the Council to be of an immoral, scandalous or disgraceful nature.3. The Council may for good cause as defined in paragraph 5 remove from their appointments the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellors, the Head of each of the Colleges, any of the Professors or Readers or Senior Lecturers, the Secretary, the Registrar, the Librarian, the Bursar and any other person holding an academic or administrative appointment made by the Council. 4. The Council may and shall if requested by the person concerned or by any 3 members of the Council before such removal appoint a committee consisting of the Chairman of the Council, 2 other members of the Council and 3 members of the Senate to examine the complaint and to report to the Council thereof. 5. "Good cause" (好的因由) in paragraph 3 means- (a) conviction of any crime which the Council after consideration if necessary of a report of the committee referred to in paragraph 4 shall consider to be of an immoral, scandalous or disgraceful nature; (b) actual physical or mental in capacity which the Council after consideration if necessary of a report of the committee referred to in paragraph 4 shall consider to be such as to render the person concerned unfit for the execution