State Act

The Bongaigaon University Act, 2023

30. (1) The Academic Council shall consist of the following members:- (A) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS:- (i) The Vice-Chancellor; (ii) The Registrar; (iii) Academic Registrar; (iv) The Director of Higher Education, Assam; (v) The Director of Technical Education, Assam; (vi) The Director of Medical Education and Research, Assam; (vii) The Director of Agriculture, Assam; (viii) The Director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Assam; (ix) The Director, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication; (x) The Professors of the University; (xi) The Associate Professors of the University who are Heads of the teaching Departments; (xii) Librarian of the University; (xiii) One Principal of a Degree College affiliated with the University, nominated by the Vice Chancellor for a period of three years, (B) OTHER MEMBERS:— (xiv) A maximum of three persons possessing expert knowledge in subjects having relevance to the University shall be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor to the Academic Council. (xv) Two persons to be elected by the Court who are not employees or students of the University; and (xvi) Two members (one female) of the Bongaigaon College or Bongaigaon University Alumni (to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor). (2) Save as otherwise provided, and except the ex-officio members, all other members shall hold office for a period of three years from the date of their election or nomination as the case may be. (3) 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.