The College of Wildlife Management Act

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CHAPTER 209
THE COLLEGE OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ACT
[PRINCIPAL LEGISLATION]
Arrangement of Sections
Section Title
part i
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. Short title.
2. Interpretation.
part ii
THE COLLEGE AND GOVERNING BODY
3. Establishment of College and functions.
4. Establishment of Governing Body.
5. Functions of Governing Body.
6. Establishment of faculties, departments, units etc..
part iii
STAFF
7. Appointment of Rector and Deputy Rector.
8. Academic staff.
9. Administrative staff.
10. Delegation of powers of appointment.
part iv
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
11. Vesting of assets.
12. Management of assets.
13. Funds of College.
14. Borrowing powers.
15. Investment.
16. Annual estimates.
17. Accounts and audit.

Vesting of assets.
12. Management of assets.
13. Funds of College.
14. Borrowing powers.
15. Investment.
16. Annual estimates.
17. Accounts and audit.

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part v
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
18. Regulations and rules.
19. Members of Governing Body not personally liable.
20. Minister may give directions.
21. Minister to have access to accounts, etc..
22. Factors to be taken into account in making appointments of members.
SCHEDULE

r may give directions.
21. Minister to have access to accounts, etc..
22. Factors to be taken into account in making appointments of members.
SCHEDULE

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PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. This Act may be cited as the College of Wildlife Management
Act.
2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
“College” means the College of Wildlife Management;
“college year” means such period of twelve months as the
Governing Body may determine;
“Governing Body” means the Governing Body of the College
established by section 4;
“member” in relation to the Governing Body includes the
Chairman;
“Minister” means the Minister responsible for matters
relating to wildlife;
“patron” means a person of honor committed to provide
financial or resources support to the College;
“Rector” means the Rector of the College appointed under
section 7.
Short title
Interpretation
Act No.
1 of 2022 s. 4
CHAPTER 209
THE COLLEGE OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ACT
An Act to establish the College of Wildlife Management.
[1st July, 1964]
Acts Nos.
8 of 1964
[R.L. Cap. 549]
1 of 1968
41 of 1969
39 of 1974
32 of 1994
1 of 2022

stablish the College of Wildlife Management.
[1st July, 1964]
Acts Nos.
8 of 1964
[R.L. Cap. 549]
1 of 1968
41 of 1969
39 of 1974
32 of 1994
1 of 2022

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1PART II
THE COLLEGE AND THE GOVERNING BODY
3.–(1) There is hereby established a College to be known as the
College of Wildlife Management. (2) The functions of the College shall be to-
(a) provide technical and professional training in Wildlife
Management at the levels of short courses, certificates,
diploma, degree or post graduate; and
(b) provide research and consultancy services in applied
wildlife management, tourism and other allied
disciplines to individuals and organisations concerned
with conservation, tourism and management of wildlife
and hence enhancing the primary teaching role. 4.–(1) There is hereby established a body to be known as the
Governing Body of the College of Wildlife Management and
the government and control of the College shall be vested in the
Governing Body in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

Wildlife Management and
the government and control of the College shall be vested in the
Governing Body in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

(2) The Governing Body shall-
(a) be a body corporate in the name of the Governing
Body of the College with perpetual succession and a
common seal;
(b) in its corporate name, be capable of suing and being
sued; and
(c) for and in connection with the purposes of this Act, be
capable of holding, purchasing and otherwise acquiring
and disposing of any movable or immovable property. (3) The provisions of the Schedule under this Act shall have
effect as to the constitution and proceedings of, and otherwise
in relation to, the Governing Body. (4) The Minister may, by Notice published in the Gazette,
amend the Schedule, save for provisions relating to composition
of the Governing Body. 1 Amended by Act No. 1 of 2022 s. 6
Establishment
of College and
functions
Acts Nos. 32 of 1994 Sch. 1 of 2022 s. 7
Establishment of
Governing Body
Act No. 1 of 2022 s. 9

1 of 2022 s. 6
Establishment
of College and
functions
Acts Nos. 32 of 1994 Sch. 1 of 2022 s. 7
Establishment of
Governing Body
Act No. 1 of 2022 s. 9

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5.–(1) The functions of the Governing Body shall be to govern,
control and administer the College and, in particular but without
prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, shall include-
(a) the authorisation of appropriate and necessary
expenditure within the funds available to the College;
(b) the preparation of the annual estimates and of such
annual statements as are required by this Act;
(c) the appointment of the members of the staff of the
College;
(d) subject to the provisions of this Act and other relevant
laws, the making of the rules relating to-
(i) the terms and conditions of service, including
the appointment, dismissal, salary and other
remunerations of members of the staff of the
College; and
(ii) the academic management of the College, including
the grant of scholarships and studentships, and
the revocation of any such grant;
(e) the promotion of strategic initiatives for the
amalgamation of the College with other wildlife
training institutions in the United Republic; and
(f) to solicit and receive for the purposes of the functions
of the College grants, aids, gifts, donations, fees
subscriptions and other sums required for the
implementation of the College programmes.

functions
of the College grants, aids, gifts, donations, fees
subscriptions and other sums required for the
implementation of the College programmes.

(2) The Governing Body may-
(a) appoint to the College a Patron and not more than two
Vice-Patrons;
(b) affiliate the College to, or associate it with, anybody or
organisation, whether in Tanzania or elsewhere, which
is concerned with higher education. (3) In the carrying out of functions, the Governing Body
may so far as practicable, consult and cooperate with anybody,
organization or association in or outside the United Republic
of Tanzania having relevance to the functions prescribed by
this Act. Functions of
Governing Body
Acts Nos. 32 of 1994 Sch. 1 of 2022 s. 10

d Republic
of Tanzania having relevance to the functions prescribed by
this Act. Functions of
Governing Body
Acts Nos. 32 of 1994 Sch. 1 of 2022 s. 10

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6. The Governing Body may, for better implementation of
academic and administrative functions of the College and
extension of its services, establish branches or campuses,
and such number of faculties, departments, units or sections
within the College with prescribed functions as the Governing
Body may determine. [s. 5A]
PART III
STAFF
7.–(1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (2) the Rector
of the College shall be the Chief Executive Officer and the
accounting officer of the college and shall be responsible to the
Governing Body. (2) Subject to subsection (4), the Governing Body, with
the prior consent of the Minister, shall appoint the Rector and
determine his terms and conditions of service. (3) Subject to subsection (4), the Governing Body may,
on such terms and conditions of service as it may determine,
appoint-
(a) Deputy Rector responsible for academics, research and
consultancy; and
(b) Deputy Rector responsible for planning, finance and
administration.

nt-
(a) Deputy Rector responsible for academics, research and
consultancy; and
(b) Deputy Rector responsible for planning, finance and
administration.

(4) The Governing Body shall, in making appointments
under this section, have regards to the criteria for appointment
of Rector and Deputy Rectors as may be prescribed by the
authority responsible for registration and accreditation of the
College. (5) The Rector or, in his absence, the Deputy Rector, shall
be entitled to be present and to speak but not to vote at any
meeting of the Governing Body. [s. 6]
Establishment
of faculties,
departments,
units etc. Act No. 1 of 2022 s. 11
Appointment
of Rector and
Deputy Rector
Acts Nos. 32 of 1994 Sch. 1 of 2022 s. 12

shment
of faculties,
departments,
units etc. Act No. 1 of 2022 s. 11
Appointment
of Rector and
Deputy Rector
Acts Nos. 32 of 1994 Sch. 1 of 2022 s. 12

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8. The academic members of the staff of the College shall,
subject to the provisions of section 10, be appointed by the
Governing Body either-
(a) on such terms and conditions of service as may be
determined by the Governing Body; or
(b) in the case of a person seconded to the staff of the
College from the service of the Government or of
any other body or organisation, on such terms and
conditions of service as may be agreed between the
Governing Body and the seconding body:
Provided that, the Governing Body shall have regards to the
criteria for appointment of academic staff as may be prescribed
by the authority responsible for registration and accreditation
of the College. [s. 7]
9.

teria for appointment of academic staff as may be prescribed
by the authority responsible for registration and accreditation
of the College. [s. 7]
9.

The administrative staff of the College shall, subject to the
provisions of section 10, be appointed by the Governing Body
either-
(a) on such terms and conditions of service as may be
determined by the Governing Body; or
(b) in the case of a person seconded to the staff of the
College from the service of the Government or of
any other body or organisation, on such terms and
conditions of service as may be agreed between the
Governing Body and the seconding body. [s. 8]
10. The Governing Body may, subject to such conditions or
restrictions as it may impose, delegate to any person or body of
persons the power of appointment of any member of the staff
of the College. [s. 9]
Academic staff
Act No. 1 of 2022 s. 13
Administrative
staff
Delegation
of powers of
appointment

ment of any member of the staff
of the College. [s. 9]
Academic staff
Act No. 1 of 2022 s. 13
Administrative
staff
Delegation
of powers of
appointment

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PART IV
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
11. On the coming into operation of this Act there shall vest
in the Governing Body by virtue of this section and without
further assurance-
(a) the funds, assets and property vested or held in the
name of the College immediately before such coming
into operation;
(b) rights and liabilities of the College then subsisting
under any valid and enforceable contract entered into
by it or on its behalf. [s. 10]
12. The funds, assets and property, movable and immovable,
of the College shall be managed and utilised by the Governing
Body in accordance with the provisions of the Act in a manner
and for such purposes as, in the opinion of the Governing
Body, would promote the best interests of the College. [s. 11]
13.

ns of the Act in a manner
and for such purposes as, in the opinion of the Governing
Body, would promote the best interests of the College. [s. 11]
13.

The funds of the College shall consist of-
(a) such sums which may be appropriated to the College
by the Parliament;
(b) such funds or assets as may vest in or accrue to the
College from other sources by way of grants, fees, gifts
or investment;
(c) any sum which the Governing Body may, subject to the
provisions of section 14, borrow for the purpose of the
college;
(d) any property which may in any manner become vested
in the College; and
(e) revenue from student fees. [s. 12]
Vesting of assets
Management of
assets
Funds of College
Acts Nos. 32 of 1994 Sch. 1 of 2022 s. 14

College; and
(e) revenue from student fees. [s. 12]
Vesting of assets
Management of
assets
Funds of College
Acts Nos. 32 of 1994 Sch. 1 of 2022 s. 14

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14.–(1) The Governing Body may borrow sums required by it
for meeting any of its obligations or for the purpose of carrying
out any of its functions. (2) A person lending money to the Governing Body shall
not be bound to inquire whether the borrowing of that money
is within the power of the Governing Body. [s. 13]
15. The Governing Body may invest part of the funds of the
College as required for the carrying out of the functions of the
Governing Body. [s. 14]
16.–(1) At least three months before the commencement of any
financial year, the Rector shall prepare or cause to be prepared
for the approval of the Governing Body annual estimates of
the revenue and expenditure of the College for the ensuing
financial year. (2) The Governing Body shall, subject to any modifications
and amendments which it may consider appropriate, consider
and approve the estimates prepared in accordance with
subsection (1).

to any modifications
and amendments which it may consider appropriate, consider
and approve the estimates prepared in accordance with
subsection (1).

(3) In such annual estimates the Rector shall make provision
for all the estimated expenditure during the financial year, and
in particular for-
(a) the payment of all salaries, passages, pensions,
gratuities, and other retiring benefits and other charges
in respect of the staff of the College;
(b) the payment of all fees or expenses in respect of
members of the Governing Body;
(c) the construction, improvement, maintenance and
replacement of the buildings, grounds and equipment
of the College; and
(d) the creation of such reserve funds to meet future or
contingent liabilities as the Governing Body may
think fit. Borrowing
powers
Investment
Annual estimates
Act No. 1 of 2022 s. 15

nds to meet future or
contingent liabilities as the Governing Body may
think fit. Borrowing
powers
Investment
Annual estimates
Act No. 1 of 2022 s. 15

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(4) Expenditure shall not be incurred for the purposes of
the College except in accordance with the provisions of the
annual estimates. [s. 15]
17.–(1) The Governing Body shall keep or cause to be kept
proper accounts and such accounts together with-
(a) a statement of income and expenditure during the
previous financial year; and
(b) a statement of the assets and liabilities of the
Governing Body on the last day of such year, shall,
as soon as practicable after the end of each financial
year, be submitted to and audited by the Controller and
Auditor-General. (2) The Rector shall, as soon as practicable after the end of
each College year, cause to be prepared a report on the working
of the College during such year, and such report, signed by the
Rector, shall be submitted to the Governing Body. [s. 16]
PART V
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
18.–(1) The Minister may make regulations for the better
implementation of this Act.

ed to the Governing Body. [s. 16]
PART V
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
18.–(1) The Minister may make regulations for the better
implementation of this Act.

(2) The Governing Body may, subject to the provisions
of this Act, make rules for the government, control and
administration of the College. (3) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (2),
the Governing Body may make rules-
(a) prescribing conditions and terms upon which any
specified facility or service within the scope of the
functions of the College shall be provided to the public
and other persons;
(b) providing for conduct of examinations and continuous
assessment of students;
Accounts and
audit
Act No. 1 of 1968 Sch. Regulations and
rules
Act No. 1 of 2022 s. 16

conduct of examinations and continuous
assessment of students;
Accounts and
audit
Act No. 1 of 1968 Sch. Regulations and
rules
Act No. 1 of 2022 s. 16

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(c) for setting fees, rates and other charges for or in
connection with the provision by the College of any
facilities or services;
(d) providing for and regulating discipline and disciplinary
proceedings amongst staff and other members of the
College;
(e) providing for and regulating discipline and disciplinary
proceedings amongst students;
(f) providing for convocation of the entire membership of
the College, including current staff and students, and
such rights and privileges as the College deems fit; and
(g) providing for any matter which may be prescribed
under this Act. [s. 17]
19. A member of the Governing Body shall not be personally
liable for any act or thing done or omitted to be done by him
in good faith and without negligence for the purposes of the
College. [s. 18]
20.

onally
liable for any act or thing done or omitted to be done by him
in good faith and without negligence for the purposes of the
College. [s. 18]
20.

The Minister may give to the Governing Body directions
of a general nature as to the exercise and performance of its
functions in relation to matters appearing to the Minister to
affect national and regional interest and the Governing Body
shall give effect to such direction. [s. 19]
21. The Governing Body shall afford to the Minister facilities
for obtaining information with respect to the property and
activities of the College and shall furnish him with returns,
accounts, and other information and afford to him facilities for
the verification of information furnished, in a manner and at
such times as the Minister may require. [s. 20]
Members of
Governing Body
not personally
liable
Minister may give
directions
Acts Nos. 39 of 1974 s. 2
32 of 1994 Sch. Minister to
have access to
accounts, etc. Act. No. 39 of 1974 s. 2

nally
liable
Minister may give
directions
Acts Nos. 39 of 1974 s. 2
32 of 1994 Sch. Minister to
have access to
accounts, etc. Act. No. 39 of 1974 s. 2

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22. In appointing members of the Governing Body the Minister
shall have regard to the regional nature of the College and the
desirability of fostering and maintaining friendly relations
with other countries interested in the management of African
flora and fauna. [s. 21]
SCHEDULE
(Made under section 4(3))
CONSTITUTION AND PROCEEDINGS OF GOVERNING
BODY
1.

interested in the management of African
flora and fauna. [s. 21]
SCHEDULE
(Made under section 4(3))
CONSTITUTION AND PROCEEDINGS OF GOVERNING
BODY
1.

In this Schedule unless the context otherwise requires-
“appointing authority” means, in relation to the Chairman of the
Governing Body, the President and in relation to any other member,
the Minister;
2.–(1) The Governing Body shall consist of-
(a) a Chairman, who shall be appointed by the President; and
(b) eight other members appointed by the Minister as follows-
(i) the Director of Wildlife;
(ii) the Conservation Commissioner of Tanzania Wildlife
Management Authority;
(iii) the Conservation Commissioner of the Tanzania
National Parks;
(iv) the Conservation Commissioner of the Ngorongoro
Conservation Area Authority;
(v) the Conservation Commissioner of the Tanzania
Forest Services Agency;
(vi) a representative of conservation organisations
registered as in the United Republic;
(vii) a representative of wildlife sector from the East African
Community or Southern African Development
Community member states; and
(viii) a representative of private sector organisations engaged
in wildlife conservation and tourism activities.

elopment
Community member states; and
(viii) a representative of private sector organisations engaged
in wildlife conservation and tourism activities.

(2) A member of the Governing Body shall continue to hold office
for a period not exceeding three years after which the member may be
eligible for re-appointment by the appointing authority. Factors to
be taken
into account
in making
appointments of
members
Acts Nos. 39 of 1974 s. 2
32 of 1994 Sch. Construction
Acts Nos. 41 of 1969 Sch. 39 of 1974 s. 3
Composition of
the Governing
Body
Acts Nos. 32 of 1994 Sch. 1 of 2022 s. 17

. 2
32 of 1994 Sch. Construction
Acts Nos. 41 of 1969 Sch. 39 of 1974 s. 3
Composition of
the Governing
Body
Acts Nos. 32 of 1994 Sch. 1 of 2022 s. 17

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(3) A member of the Governing Body may, at any time, resign from
the Governing Body by giving one month notice in writing to the
respective appointing authority and that notice shall take effect from
the date of acknowledgement by the authority. (4) A member of the Governing Body who is absent, without the
permission of the Chairman, for three consecutive meetings of the
Governing Body will cease to be a member of the Governing Body. (5) Where a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Governing
Body by reason of death, resignation, ceasure of membership or
permanent incapacitation of a member, the appointing authority may
appoint another person to fill that vacancy, and the person appointed
shall hold office for the unexpired residue of period of office. (6) The Rector shall be the Secretary of the Governing Body or in his
absence the Deputy Rector. 3.

ice for the unexpired residue of period of office. (6) The Rector shall be the Secretary of the Governing Body or in his
absence the Deputy Rector. 3.

Where a member absents himself from three consecutive meetings
of the Governing Body without reasonable excuse, the Governing Body
shall advise the appointing authority of the fact and the appointing
authority may terminate the appointment of the member and appoint
another member in his place. 4.–(1) The Governing Body shall ordinarily meet for the transaction
of its business at the times and places determined by it, but may hold
extra-ordinary meetings as may be deemed necessary. (2) The quorum at any meeting of the Governing Body shall be five
members. (3) The Chairman or with his consent, the secretary, may invite
any person who is not a member to participate in the deliberations at
a meeting of the Governing Body, but a person so invited shall not be
entitled to vote. (4) At its first meeting, the Governing Body shall elect any member
to be Vice-Chairman of the Body. (5) In the event of an equality of votes, the Chairman of the meeting
shall have a casting vote in addition to his deliberative vote.

man of the Body. (5) In the event of an equality of votes, the Chairman of the meeting
shall have a casting vote in addition to his deliberative vote.

(6) Minutes in proper form of each meeting of the Governing Body
shall be kept and shall be confirmed by the Governing Body at the next
meeting and signed by the Chairman of the meeting. (7) Acts, matters and things authorised or required to be done by
the Governing Body shall be decided by resolution at a meeting of the
Governing Body at which a quorum is present. (8) A decision of the majority of members present and voting at a
meeting of the Governing Body shall be deemed to be a decision of the
Governing Body. (9) The Seal of the Governing Body shall be affixed by the Chairman,
Vice-Chairman or temporary chairman and witnessed by two members. Absence from
three consecutive
meetings
Quorum,
procedure and
meeting
Act No. 32 of 1994 Sch.

rman or temporary chairman and witnessed by two members. Absence from
three consecutive
meetings
Quorum,
procedure and
meeting
Act No. 32 of 1994 Sch.

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5. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 3 relating to a quorum,
the Governing Body may act notwithstanding any vacancy in the
membership thereof and no act or proceeding of the Governing Body
shall be invalid by reason only of some defect in the appointment of a
person who purports to be a member.
6. The members may, if the Governing Body determines, be reimbursed
for all reasonable expenses incurred by them in the cause of their duties.
Vacancies, etc.,
not to invalidate
proceedings
Members to be
reimbursed