State Act

THE UNIVERSITIES OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES ACT, 2009

12. The Board of Management and its Constitution.- (1) The Chancellor shall, as soon as may constitute the Board of Management. 1[(2) The Board of Management shall consist of the following:- (i) The Vice-Chancellor of the University - Chairman (ii) The Principal Secretary or Secretary to Government, Agriculture Department or their nominee not below the rank of Joint Secretary - Member (iii) The Principal Secretary or Secretary to Government, Finance Department or their nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary - Member (iv) The Principal Secretary or Secretary to Government, Horticulture Department or their nominee not below the rank of Joint Secretary - Member (v) Three progressive farmers from the jurisdiction of the university of whom one person shall belong to the Scheduled Caste or the Scheduled Tribes to be nominated by the State Government - Member (vi) Three members of the Karnataka State Legislative Assembly nominated by the Speaker and one member of the Karnataka State Legislative Council nominated by the Chairman to each of the Universities of Bangalore, Dharawad, Raichur and to 2[Keladi Shivappa Nayaka Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences University]2 at 2[Shivamogga]2 3[and University of Agricultural Sciences, Mandya]3 on rotation basis - Member (vii) One eminent educationist or expert in Agriculture sector to be nominated by the Chancellor - Member (viii) One agro-industrialist or woman social worker to be nominated by the Chancellor - Member (ix) One representative from the Indian Council of Agriculture Research to be nominated by the Director General - Member (x) One Dean to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, by rotation for a term of two years - Member (xi) Registrar of the University - Member Secretary]1 (3) The term of office of the members of the Board, other than Ex-officio members, shall, subject to the pleasure of the Government or the Chancellor, as the case may be, for three years and they shall not be eligible for re-nomination to any of the authorities of the University. (4) When vacancy occurs in the office of any member by the reason of death, resignation, removal or any cause other than the expiry of term, the vacancy shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the person who fills such vacancy, shall hold the said office for the remaining period for whose place he is nominated. (5) One third of the members of the Board shall form quorum at a meeting of the Board: Provided that if a meting of the Board is adjourned for want of quorum, no quorum shall be necessary for the adjourned meeting called for transaction of the same business. (6) The members of the Board other than the officers of the University shall not be entitled to any remuneration for the performance of their functions under this Act except such daily and traveling allowances as may be prescribed. (7) The Board may for the purpose of consultation invite any person having experience or special knowledge in 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 for attending the meeting as may be prescribed. (8) Ordinarily the Board shall meet at least once in every three months on such dates as may be fixed by the Vice-Chancellor. However, the Vice-Chancellor may whenever he thinks fit or shall, upon the requisition in writing signed by not less than one half of the members of the Board, convene a special meeting of the Board.