The University of the West of Scotland Order of Council 2019

1. Introductory Text

2. PART 1 Citation, commencement and interpretation

   1. 1. Citation and commencement

   2. 2. Interpretation

3. PART 2 The University

   1. 3. Name

   2. 4. Objects of the University

4. PART 3 The Court

   1. 5. Powers and functions of the Court

   2. 6. Delegation of powers, functions and duties of the Court

   3. 7. The composition of the Court

   4. 8. Appointment of Chair of Court

   5. 9. Appointment and role of Vice-Chair

   6. 10. Elections and nominations to Court

   7. 11. Term of office of members

   8. 12. Resignation and removal of members from office

   9. 13. Conflicts of interest

5. PART 4 Appointment of Chancellor and Principal

   1. 14. Appointment of Chancellor

   2. 15. Appointment of Principal and Vice-Chancellor and discharge of functions

6. PART 5 The Senate

   1. 16. Composition of Senate

   2. 17. Functions of the Senate

   3. 18. Proceedings of Senate

7. PART 6 Miscellaneous

   1. 19. Transitional provisions

   2. 20. Amendments and revocations

8. Signature

9. 1. SCHEDULE 1

      Powers and functions of the Court

      1. 1. The Court has the powers and functions set out in...

      2. 2. To make rules, regulations, standing orders, policies and procedures for...

      3. 3. To appoint and regulate committees of its own members, and...

      4. 4. To appoint a Secretary to the Court.

      5. 5. To admit students, and to manage all aspects of their...

      6. 6. To grant higher education awards including degrees, diplomas, certificates and...

      7. 7. To deprive a recipient of a degree, diploma, certificate or...

      8. 8. To create and maintain codes of conduct and regulations required...

      9. 9. To establish and monitor systems of control and accountability including...

      10. 10. To review and monitor the performance of the University and...

      11. 11. To receive and spend recurrent and capital funds, lend money,...

      12. 12. To enter into contracts.

      13. 13. To defend and conduct legal proceedings.

      14. 14. To create and own intellectual property and make discoveries and...

      15. 15. To merge with or to form relationships, associations or affiliations...

      16. 16. To initiate, establish, maintain, acquire or dispose of any companies,...

      17. 17. To charge fees for any service provided by the University...

      18. 18. To acquire, hold, dispose of and deal with property or...

      19. 19. Subject to article 15, to employ staff and other contractors...

      20. 20. To make pension arrangements for staff and to provide benefits...

      21. 21. To approve the constitution of, to maintain and liaise with...

      22. 22. To keep a register of graduates of the University and...

      23. 23. To create, maintain and award fellowships, scholarships, studentships and other...

      24. 24. To receive donations, legacies and other gifts to further the...

      25. 25. To reimburse any member of Court appointed under article 7(b)...

      26. 26. To provide any facilities and to carry on any activities...

   2. SCHEDULE 2

      Amendments and revocations

      1. PART 1 Amendment of the 1954 Scheme

         1. 1. In section 1 of the 1954 Scheme (interpretation)—

         2. 2. For section 3 of the 1954 Scheme (application of the...

      2. PART 2 Revocations of Orders of Council

         1. 3. The instruments listed in column 1 of the Table are...

10. Explanatory Note