The Dar-es-Salaam Institute of Technology Act

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CHAPTER 144
THE DAR ES SALAAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ACT
[PRINCIPAL LEGISLATION]
Arrangement of Sections
Section Title
part i
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. Short title.
2. Interpretation.
part ii
THE DAR ES SALAAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
3. Establishment of Institute.
4. Functions of Institute.
5. Governing units of Institute.
6. Vesting of properties.
part iii
THE COUNCIL
7. Establishment of Council.
8. Members of Council.
9. Powers and duties of Council.
10. Establishment of Academic Committee.
11. Functions of Academic Committee.
part iv
ADMINISTRATION
12. Rector.
13. Deputy Rector for academic, research and consultancy.
14. Deputy Rector for administration and finance.
15. Other staff.

DMINISTRATION
12. Rector.
13. Deputy Rector for academic, research and consultancy.
14. Deputy Rector for administration and finance.
15. Other staff.

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part v
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
16. Funds of Institute.
17. Annual budget estimates.
18. Re-allocation of funds.
19. Power to invest.
20. Accounts and audit.
21. Financial report to be laid before National Assembly.
part vi
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
22. Fees and allowances.
23. Minister may give directions.
24. Protection of members.
25. Transitional provisions.
26. Employees of former College.
27. Regulations.
SCHEDULE

.
23. Minister may give directions.
24. Protection of members.
25. Transitional provisions.
26. Employees of former College.
27. Regulations.
SCHEDULE

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PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. This Act may be cited as the Dar es Salaam Institute of
Technology Act. 2.

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PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. This Act may be cited as the Dar es Salaam Institute of
Technology Act. 2.

In this Act, unless the context requires otherwise-
“Academic Committee” means the Committee established
under section 10;
“academic staff ” means teaching staff employed by the
Institute;
“Council” means the Council of the Institute established
under section 7;
“constituent college” means a semi-autonomous institution
established under section 5 to offer technical education
under the tutelage of the Institute;
“Deputy Rector” means the Deputy Rectors appointed under
section 13 and 14;
“designated leader” means the head of the Governing Unit
of the Institute including head of the constituent college,
campus director and branch manager;
“financial year” shall have the meaning ascribed to it under
the Budget Act;
Short title
Interpretation
Act No
12 of 2023 ss.13,
14
Cap 439
CHAPTER 144
THE DAR ES SALAAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ACT
An Act to establish the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology and to
provide for the functions, management and control of the Institute and
for incidental or connected matters. [1st July, 1997]
[GN. No. 236 of 1997]
Acts Nos. 6 of 1997
3 of 2011
12 of 2023

and control of the Institute and
for incidental or connected matters. [1st July, 1997]
[GN. No. 236 of 1997]
Acts Nos. 6 of 1997
3 of 2011
12 of 2023

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“former college” means the Dar es Salaam Technical College
as existing before the commencement of this Act;
“governing unit” includes constituent college, campus,
branch, faculty, schools, centre and directorate;”. “Institute” means the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology
established by section 3;
“member” in relation to the Council includes the Chairman
of the Council;
“Minister” means the Minister responsible for science and
technology;
“Rector” means the Rector of the Institute appointed under
section 12. PART II
THE DAR ES SALAAM INSTITUTE
OF TECHNOLOGY
3.–(1) There is hereby established an institute to be known as
the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology.

II
THE DAR ES SALAAM INSTITUTE
OF TECHNOLOGY
3.–(1) There is hereby established an institute to be known as
the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology.

(2) The Institute shall be a body corporate and shall-
(a) have perpetual succession and a common seal;
(b) in its corporate name be capable of suing and being
sued;
(c) be capable of purchasing or otherwise acquiring, and of
alienating or disposing of any movable or immovable
property;
(d) have power to lend or borrow any sums of money
which it may require for its purposes;
(e) be capable of entering into contracts; and
(f) have power to perform all other acts and things
which are necessary for the proper performance of its
functions or which may be performed under this Act. 4. The functions of the Institute shall be to-
(a) provide facilities for study and training in the
principles, procedures and techniques of engineering
Establishment of
Institute
Functions of
Institute
Act No
12 of 2023 s.15

tudy and training in the
principles, procedures and techniques of engineering
Establishment of
Institute
Functions of
Institute
Act No
12 of 2023 s.15

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and technology and related discipline as the Institute
may decide;
(b) conduct training programmes in the disciplines
specified in paragraph (a);
(c) engage in applied research and development in the
disciplines specified in paragraph (a) and to evaluate the
results achieved by the Institute training programmes;
(d) provide Consultancy services to the Government,
private bodies or industries and such other bodies or
organisations;
(e) sponsor, arrange or provide facilities for conferences
and seminars;
(f) establish departments within the Institute for the
organisations and administration of its work and activities;
(g) conduct examinations and grant awards of the Institute
as approved by the National Council for Technical and
Vocational Education and Training;
(h) arrange for publication and general dissemination of
material produced in connection with the work and
activities of the Institute;
(i) engage in self-reliance activities for effective financing
and promotion of entrepreneurship;
(j) establish and foster closer association with the
Universities, technical colleges and other institutions
of higher education and promote international co-
operation with similar institutions; and
(k) do all such acts and things and enter into all such
contracts and transactions as are in the opinion of the
Council expedient or necessary for the proper and
efficient discharge of the functions of the Institute.

and transactions as are in the opinion of the
Council expedient or necessary for the proper and
efficient discharge of the functions of the Institute.

5.–(1) The Institute shall consist of such departments as the
Council may, with the approval of the Minister, establish. Governing units
of Institute
Act No
12 of 2023 ss.13,16

consist of such departments as the
Council may, with the approval of the Minister, establish. Governing units
of Institute
Act No
12 of 2023 ss.13,16

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(2) For the purposes of extending its services, the Institute
may, after consultation with the Minister, establish campuses
or other governing units. (3) Where the Institute establishes a campus or other
governing unit pursuant to subsection (2), the Council may
appoint a designated leader for the campus or such governing
unit. (4) The leader appointed under subsection (3) shall serve
the post for the term of five years and may be re-appointed for
another one term upon satisfactory performance. 6.–(1) All the assets and liabilities of the former college shall,
with effect from the date of commencement of this Act and
without further assurance, vest in the Institute. (2) The Institute shall be granted a right of occupancy over
the sites previously occupied by the former college or other
place upon such terms and conditions as the President may
approve. PART III
THE COUNCIL
7.

he sites previously occupied by the former college or other
place upon such terms and conditions as the President may
approve. PART III
THE COUNCIL
7.

There shall be a Council of the Institute which shall consist
of-
(a) a Chairman who shall be appointed by the President;
and
(b) eight other members who shall be appointed by the
Minister. 8.–(1) The Minister shall appoint members of the Council
from amongst persons having qualifications set out in the
Schedule to this Act. (2) The provisions of the Schedule shall have effect as to
the qualifications of members, tenure of office of members,
termination of their appointment, proceedings of the Council
and other matters in relation to the Council and its members. Vesting of
properties
Establishment of
Council
Act No
12 of 2023 s.17
Members of
Council

and other matters in relation to the Council and its members. Vesting of
properties
Establishment of
Council
Act No
12 of 2023 s.17
Members of
Council

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(3) The Minister may, by notice published in the Gazette,
amend, vary, alter or replace any or all of the provisions of the
Schedule. 9. The duties of the Council shall be to-
(a) govern and to control the Institute;
(b) administer both movable and immovable properties of
the Institute;
(c) administer the funds and other assets of the Institute;
(d) signify the acts of the Institute by using the common
seal;
(e) receive grants, gifts, donations or other moneys on
behalf of the Institute;
(f) establish boards and committees as the Council may
deem fit;
(g) provide for the welfare of the students and the staff of
the Institute;
(h) formulate policies of the Institute;
(i) set fees of the Institute; and
(j) do all such acts as may be provided for in this Act or
as may in the opinion of the Council be necessary or
expedient for the proper discharge of its functions.

h acts as may be provided for in this Act or
as may in the opinion of the Council be necessary or
expedient for the proper discharge of its functions.

10.–(1) There shall be in Academic Committee of Institute
which shall consist of
(a) the Rector, who shall be the Chairman;
(b) the Deputy Rector for Academic, Research and
Consultancy, who shall be the Vice- Chairman;
(c) the Deputy Rector for Planning, Finance and
Administration;
(d) designated leader of governing units;
(e) one representative of the Students’ Organisation;
(f) one senior representative of the academic staff
appointed by the Rector;
(g) two representatives from the Council appointed by the
Chairman of the Council; and
Powers and duties
of Council
Establishment
of Academic
Committee
Act No
12 of 2023 s.18

from the Council appointed by the
Chairman of the Council; and
Powers and duties
of Council
Establishment
of Academic
Committee
Act No
12 of 2023 s.18

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(h) one representative from the relevant professional
bodies or corresponding institutions. (2) The council shall determine tenure of the members of
the Academic Committee provided under paragraphs (e) to
(h) of subsection (1).

institutions. (2) The council shall determine tenure of the members of
the Academic Committee provided under paragraphs (e) to
(h) of subsection (1).

(3) The Academic Committee may co-opt any person whose
presence is, in its opinion, desirable to attend and participate
in a meeting of the Committee but such person shall have no
right to vote
[s.9A]
11.–(1) The Academic Committee shall be responsible to
the Council for the control and regulation of instruction,
education, training, research and consultancy in the Institute
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1),
the Committee shall have the following functions:
(a) to approve the carriculum and academic standards of
any course of study offered by the Institute;
(b) to regulate the conduct of examinations of the Institute;
(c) to consider academic recommendations from the
Institute boards for appropriate decision as may be
determined by the council;
(d) to make proposals to the Council on matters relatin to
the conduct of the Institute; and
(e) to perform such other functions as may be conferred
uponit by the Council under this Act
[s.9B]
PART IV
ADMINISTRATION
12.–(1) There shall be a Rector who shall be appointed by the
Minister under the advice of the Council. Functions
of Academic
Committee
Act No
12 of 2023 s.18
Rector
Act No
12 of 2023 ss.13,19

be appointed by the
Minister under the advice of the Council. Functions
of Academic
Committee
Act No
12 of 2023 s.18
Rector
Act No
12 of 2023 ss.13,19

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(2) The Rector shall be the chief administrative and
academic officer of the Institute and shall be responsible to the
Council-
(a) for the proper administration of the Institute in
accordance with the policy laid down by the Council;
(b) for the enforcement of by-laws and regulations made
by the Council; and
(c) as the accounting officer. (3) The Rector shall be the Secretary of the Council. (4) The Rector shall serve for a term of five years and may
be re-appointed for one further term. [s.10]
13.–(1) The Council may, on such terms and conditions as
it may determine, appoint a Deputy Rector for Academic,
Research and Consultancy, who shall serve for a term of four
years and may be re-appointed for one further term. (2) The functions of the Deputy Rector appointed under
subsection (1) shall be to assist the Rector. (3) The Deputy Rector may, where the Rector is unable to
perform his functions by reason of illness, infirmity or absence
from the Institute, act as the Rector.

puty Rector may, where the Rector is unable to
perform his functions by reason of illness, infirmity or absence
from the Institute, act as the Rector.

[s.11]
14.–(1) The Council may, on such terms and conditions as it
may determine, appoint a Deputy Rector for administration
and finance of the Institute who shall serve for a term of four
years and may be re-appointed for one further term. (2) The functions of the Deputy Rector for Planning,
Finance and Administration shall be to assist the Rector in
respect of planning, finance and administration matters. [s.12]
15.–(1) The Council may, on such terms and conditions as it
may deem necessary, appoint academic and non-academic
staff of the Institute. Deputy Rector
for Academic,
Research and
Consultancy
Acts. Nos. 3 of 2011 s. 27
12 of 2023 s.13,20
Deputy Rector for
administration
and finance
Acts Nos. 3 of 2011 s. 28
12 of 2023 s.13,21
Other staff

cy
Acts. Nos. 3 of 2011 s. 27
12 of 2023 s.13,20
Deputy Rector for
administration
and finance
Acts Nos. 3 of 2011 s. 28
12 of 2023 s.13,21
Other staff

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(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 9, 12, 13 and
subsection (1) of this section, the Council may, subject to such
conditions and restrictions as it may impose, delegate to any
person or body of persons the power of appointment of any
members or category of academic staff or other staff of the
Institute. [s.13]
PART V
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
16. The funds and resources of the Institute shall consist of-
(a) any sums which may be appropriated by Parliament for
purposes of the Institute;
(b) any sums which may be payable to the Institute by way
of donations, gifts, grants, loans or bequests from any
source within or outside the United Republic; and
(c) any sums which may in any manner become payable to
or vested in the Institute as a result of or in the course
of discharging its functions under this Act.

sums which may in any manner become payable to
or vested in the Institute as a result of or in the course
of discharging its functions under this Act.

[s.14]
17.–(1) Not less than two months before the commencement
of any financial year the Rector shall prepare or cause to be
prepared for the approval of the Council annual estimates of
the revenue and expenditure of the Institute for the ensuing
financial year. (2) The Council shall consider and approve, subject to such
modifications and amendments as it may consider appropriate,
the estimates prepared in accordance with subsection (1). (3) The annual budget estimates shall contain provisions for
all the estimated expenditure during the ensuing financial year
and in particular-
(a) for the payment of salaries, allowances and other
charges in respect of the staff and the Council;
Funds of Institute
Annual budget
estimates
Act No
12 of 2023 s. 22

of salaries, allowances and other
charges in respect of the staff and the Council;
Funds of Institute
Annual budget
estimates
Act No
12 of 2023 s. 22

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(b) for the payment of construction, improvement,
maintenance and replacement of any building or other
immovable property of the Institute; and
(c) for the creation of such reserve funds to meet future
contingent liabilities as the Council may think fit. (4) An expenditure shall not be incurred for the purpose
of the Institute except in accordance with the provisions of
the annual budget estimates or any supplementary estimates
approved by the Council. (5) The Council shall, upon passing any annual or
supplementary budget, submit the budget to the Minister for
approval. (6) The Minister may, upon receipt of the annual budget or
any supplementary budget, disapprove or approve subject to
such amendments as he may deem fit. [s.15]
18. The Council may, from the amount of expenditure provided
for in any budget in respect of any item, transfer a sum to any
other items contained in such budget subject to the provisions
of relevant laws
[s.16]
19.

in any budget in respect of any item, transfer a sum to any
other items contained in such budget subject to the provisions
of relevant laws
[s.16]
19.

The Council with the approval of the Minister shall have
power to invest the funds of the Institute in such investments
and subject to such conditions as are prescribed by the Trustee
Investments Act, in relation to investments of funds by trustees. [s.17]
20.–(1) The Council shall cause to be provided and kept proper
books of accounts and records with respect to the receipt and
expenditure of money by and other financial transactions of
the Institute, and shall cause to be made out for every financial
year a balance sheet showing the details of the income and
expenditure of the Institute and all its assets and liabilities. Re-allocation of
funds
Act No
12 of 2023 s. 23
Power to invest
Cap. 53
Accounts and
audit

nditure of the Institute and all its assets and liabilities. Re-allocation of
funds
Act No
12 of 2023 s. 23
Power to invest
Cap. 53
Accounts and
audit

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(2) Within three months after the close of each
financial year, the accounts including the balance sheet
of the Institute in respect of that financial year, shall be
submitted to and audited by the Controller and Auditor-
General. (3) Each audited balance sheet shall be placed before a
meeting of the Council and, if adopted by the Council shall be
endorsed with a certificate that it has been adopted. (4) As soon as the accounts of the Institute have been
audited and in any case not later than six months after
the close of the financial year, the Council shall submit to
the Minister a copy of the audited statements of accounts
together with a copy of the report made by the auditor on the
statements of accounts. [s.18]
21.

Minister a copy of the audited statements of accounts
together with a copy of the report made by the auditor on the
statements of accounts. [s.18]
21.

The Minister shall, as soon as practicable after receiving the
reports, lay before the National assembly a report containing:
(a) a copy of the audited accounts of the Institute;
(b) a copy of the audit report, if any; and
(c) a copy of the report regarding the activities of the
Institute in the preceding financial year. [s.19]
PART VI
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
22. Members of the Council shall be entitled to fees and
allowances at such rates as may be prescribed by the relevant
authority. [s.20]
23. The Minister may, in consultation with the Chairman, give
to the Council directions of a general or specific character
which directions shall be consistent with purposes and
Financial
report to be laid
before National
Assembly
Fees and
allowances
Act No. 12 of 2023 s. 24
Minister may give
directions

stent with purposes and
Financial
report to be laid
before National
Assembly
Fees and
allowances
Act No. 12 of 2023 s. 24
Minister may give
directions

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provisions of this Act, as to the performance by the Council of
any of its functions under this Act and the Council shall give
effect to every such direction. [s.21]
24. A matter or thing done by any member of the Council
or officer of the Institute shall not, if done bona fide in the
execution of functions conferred upon such member or officer
by this Act or by regulations made under the Act, render such
member or officer personally liable for such matter or thing. [s.22]
25. The Institute shall carry out and continue the functions of
the former College in accordance with the provisions of this
Act and all the students who immediately before the date of
commencement of this Act were the students of the former
College shall, as from the date of commencement of this Act,
become students of the Institute. [s.23]
26.–(1) Salaries, remunerations and other benefits of the
former College employees shall be maintained until such time
as may be preferred for change by the Council.

s, remunerations and other benefits of the
former College employees shall be maintained until such time
as may be preferred for change by the Council.

(2) Subject to subsection (1) the Council shall formulate the
manner or procedure in which to deal with the employees of
the former College. [s.24]
27.–(1) The Council may, with the approval of the Minister,
make regulations for the better carrying out of purposes of this
Act, and without prejudice to the generality of this subsection
may make regulations-
(a) prescribing awards which may be conferred or granted
by the Institute;
(b) prescribing conditions which may be satisfied before
the grant of any award;
Protection of
members
Transitional
provisions
Employees of
former College
Regulations

conditions which may be satisfied before
the grant of any award;
Protection of
members
Transitional
provisions
Employees of
former College
Regulations

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(c) prescribing the manner in which awards may be granted;
(d) regulating the conduct of examinations;
(e) prescribing instruction courses to be provided by the
Institute;
(f) fixing the duration and number of academic terms;
(g) prescribing grant of scholarships and studentships and
revocation of any grant;
(h) fixing fees and other charges for the services rendered
by the Institute;
(i) prescribing terms and conditions of service,
appointment, salary and retirement benefits of the
members of the Institute;
(j) providing for, and regulating disciplinary proceedings
against the staff of the Institute and the students; and
(k) prescribing anything which may be prescribed under
this Act. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) the Council shall, in
prescribing the awards under subparagraph (a), consult the
National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and
Training for the purpose of validation and approval of the
awards.

agraph (a), consult the
National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and
Training for the purpose of validation and approval of the
awards.

(3) Regulations made under this section shall be published
in the Gazette. [s.25]
SCHEDULE
(Made under section 8)
1. “(1) Members of the Council appointed under section 7(a) of the Act
shall consist of-
(a) one member of senior rank knowledgeable in science,
technology from the Ministry responsible for science,
technology and innovation;
(b) one member of senior rank knowledgeable in human
resources management from the Ministry responsible for
public service;
(c) one member of senior rank knowledgeable in industrial
development from the Ministry responsible for industries;
(d) a law officer representing the Attorney General;
Qualification for
appointment
Act No
12 of 2023 s. 25

om the Ministry responsible for industries;
(d) a law officer representing the Attorney General;
Qualification for
appointment
Act No
12 of 2023 s. 25

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(e) one senior academic and registered professional member
from the unit responsible for engineering in a recognised
higher learning institution;
(f) one senior staff representing staff of the Institute;
(g) one student representing the students’ organisation at
Institute; and
(h) one member of senior rank experienced in entrepreneurship
from private sector.”. (2) The Minister shall, in appointing members under this paragraph,
ensure that women form at least one third of the total membership of
the Council. 2.–(1) A member shall, unless he sooner dies, resigns or is removed
from the office, hold office for a period of three years and shall be
eligible for re-appointment. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) a member may resign at any
time by giving notice in writing to the appointing authority and from
the date specified in the notice or, if no date is specified in the notice,
from the date of the receipt of the notice by the appointing authority, he
shall cease to be a member.

tice or, if no date is specified in the notice,
from the date of the receipt of the notice by the appointing authority, he
shall cease to be a member.

(3) A person who is a member by virtue of his holding some other
office shall cease to be a member upon his ceasing to hold the office by
virtue of which he is a member. 3. Where any member other than a Chairman is by reason of illness,
infirmity or absence from the United Republic or is unable to attend
any meeting of the Council, the appointing authority may appoint a
temporary member in his place and such temporary member shall cease
to hold office on the resumption of office of the substantive member. 4. The Council shall elect one of its member to be the Vice-Chairman. 5.–(1) The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Council and
the Vice-Chairman shall, where at any meeting the Chairman is absent,
preside. (2) In the absence of both the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman at
any meeting of the Council, the members present may, from amongst
their number elect a temporary chairman who shall preside at that
meeting.

airman at
any meeting of the Council, the members present may, from amongst
their number elect a temporary chairman who shall preside at that
meeting.

6.–(1) Subject to any general or specific direction of the Minister, the
Council shall meet not less than four times during every financial year
and at such additional times as may be fixed by the Chairman or if he
is absent from the United Republic or unable for any sufficient cause to
act, after consulting the members, the Vice-Chairman. (2) The Chairman or in his absence from the United Republic,
the Vice-Chairman may, upon application in writing by at least five
members, convene a special meeting of the Council at any time. (3) The Secretary of the Council shall give to each member fourteen
days’ notice of the time and place of every meeting of the Council. Tenure of
appointment
Temporary
member
Vice-Chairman
Power of
Chairman
Meetings

en
days’ notice of the time and place of every meeting of the Council. Tenure of
appointment
Temporary
member
Vice-Chairman
Power of
Chairman
Meetings

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7.–(1) One half of the total number of members shall form a quorum
for a meeting of the Council. (2) At any meeting of the council a decision of the majority of the
members present and voting shall be deemed to be a decision of the
Council and in the event of an equality of votes the person presiding
over the meeting shall have a casting vote in addition to his deliberative
vote. (3) The Council may act notwithstanding any vacancy in its
membership. 8. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Schedule decisions
may, on matters of urgency, be made by the Council without a meeting,
by circulation of papers among the members and the expression in
writing of the views of the majority of the members:
Provided that, five members may be entitled to require that any such
decision deferred and the subject matter be considered at a meeting of
the Council. 9.

ded that, five members may be entitled to require that any such
decision deferred and the subject matter be considered at a meeting of
the Council. 9.

Minutes in proper form of each meeting of the Council shall be kept
and shall be confirmed by the Council at the next meeting and signed
by the Chairman of the meeting. 10.–(1) The Seal of the Institute shall be of such shape, size and form as
the Council may determine. (2) The Seal shall be authenticated by the signature of the Rector or
any officer of the Institute as the Rector may nominate in that behalf. 11. All regulations, appointments, instruments or documents made,
issued or executed by or on behalf of the Institute or the Council shall
be sealed with the official seal of the Institute and shall be signed by the
Rector or other officer of the Institute authorised in that behalf by the
Rector. 12. An act or proceeding of the Council shall not be invalid by reason
of any defect or irregularity in the appointment of any member or by
reason that any person who purported bona fide to act as a member at
the time of the act or proceeding was in fact disqualified or not entitled
to act as a member. 13.

erson who purported bona fide to act as a member at
the time of the act or proceeding was in fact disqualified or not entitled
to act as a member. 13.

The Council shall, where any member is absent from three
consecutive meetings without sufficient cause, advise the appointing
authority of the fact and the appointing authority may terminate the
appointment of that member and appoint another member in his place. 14. Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the Council shall have
power to regulate its own proceedings. Procedure
Decision by
circulation of
papers
Minutes of
meeting
Official Seal of
Institute
Act No
12 of 2023 s. 13
Execution of
documents
Act No
12 of 2023 s.13
Proceedings not
to be invalidated
by irregularity
Absence from
meetings
Council to
regulate its own
proceedings