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CHAPTER 93
THE MWALIMU NYERERE MEMORIAL ACADEMY ACT
[PRINCIPAL LEGISLATION]
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
Section Title
PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. Short title.
2. Interpretation.
PART II
MWALIMU NYERERE MEMORIAL ACADEMY
3. Establishment of Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy.
4. Functions of Academy.
5. Establishment of campuses, branches, centres and departments.
PART III
THE GOVERNING BOARD
6. Establishment of Governing Board.
7. Powers and duties of Governing Board.
8. Search Committee.
PART IV
THE ACADEMIC COMMITTEE
9. Academic Committee.
10. Functions of Academic Committee.
PART V
ADMINISTRATION
11. Rector.
12. Appointment of Deputy Rectors.
13. Duties of Deputy Rectors.
14. Staff.

ee.
10. Functions of Academic Committee.
PART V
ADMINISTRATION
11. Rector.
12. Appointment of Deputy Rectors.
13. Duties of Deputy Rectors.
14. Staff.

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PART VI
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
15. Funds of Academy.
16. Annual budget estimates.
17. Power to invest.
18. Accounts and audit.
19. Financial report to be laid before National Assembly.
PART VII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
20. Fees and allowances.
21. Minister may give directions.
22. Protection of members.
23. Vesting of assets and liabilities.
24. Transitional provisions.
25. Employees of former Academy.
26. Regulations.
SCHEDULE

Protection of members.
23. Vesting of assets and liabilities.
24. Transitional provisions.
25. Employees of former Academy.
26. Regulations.
SCHEDULE

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PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. This Act may be cited as the Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial
Academy Act. 2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
“Academy” means the Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy
established under section 3 of the Act;
“Academic Committee” means a Committee established
under section 9;
“academic staff ” means staff engaged by the Academy for
the purposes of teaching, research and consultancy;
“Authority” means regulatory authority responsible for the
accreditation of the Academy;
“award” includes certificates, diplomas, degrees,
postgraduate diplomas, postgraduate degrees, honorary
degrees and any other award as may be determined by the
Governing Board and approved by the National Council
for Technical and Vocational Education and Training;
“branch” means a non-autonomous governance unit within
the Academy or Campus established by a legal instrument
of the Academy;
Short title
Interpretation
Act No. 12 of 2023
ss.

omous governance unit within
the Academy or Campus established by a legal instrument
of the Academy;
Short title
Interpretation
Act No. 12 of 2023
ss.

30, 31
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THE MWALIMU NYERERE MEMORIAL ACADEMY ACT
An Act to establish the Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy, to provide
for functioning of the Academy and for matters connected therewith. [1st October, 2005]
[GN. No. 433 of 2005]
Acts Nos. 6 of 2005
2 of 2007
12 of 2023

for functioning of the Academy and for matters connected therewith. [1st October, 2005]
[GN. No. 433 of 2005]
Acts Nos. 6 of 2005
2 of 2007
12 of 2023

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“campus” means non-autonomous governance unit of the
Academy established within or outside the proximity of
the Academy and it may be established in respect of an
autonomous center;
“course” includes a planned series of instruction periods
based on an approved syllabus and forming part of a
curriculum or a programme designed for award;
“Chairman” means the Chairman of the Governing Board
appointed under section 6;
“department” means a non-autonomous governance unit
within a campus, school, faculty or directorate;
“Deputy Rector” means a Deputy Rector appointed under
section 12;
“Governing Board” means the Governing Board established
under section 6;
“faculty” means a non-autonomous governing unit
established for the purpose of overseeing the department’s
undertakings relating to a specific discipline;”.

ty” means a non-autonomous governing unit
established for the purpose of overseeing the department’s
undertakings relating to a specific discipline;”.

“financial year” means the financial year of the Academy as
determined under section 16;
“former Academy” means the Kivukoni Academy of Social
Sciences incorporated in 1992 under the Companies
Ordinance;
“member” means a member of the Governing Board and
includes the Chairman;
“Minister” means the Minister responsible for higher
education;
“Rector” means the Rector of the Academy appointed under
section 11;
“staff ” includes academic, technical and administrative staff
employed by the Academy;
“student” means any person admitted to an Academy as a
candidate for a degree, diploma, certificate or other award
of the Academy and includes a distance, part-time and an
occasional or short term student. Cap. 212

for a degree, diploma, certificate or other award
of the Academy and includes a distance, part-time and an
occasional or short term student. Cap. 212

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PART II
MWALIMU NYERERE MEMORIAL ACADEMY
3.–(1) There is hereby established an Academy to be known as
the Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy. (2) The Academy shall be a body corporate and shall-
(a) have perpetual succession and 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 such other acts and things
which are necessary for the proper performance of its
functions or which may be performed under this Act. 4.

to perform all such 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 Academy shall be to-
(a) provide facilities for study and training in social
sciences, leadership and continuing education;
(b) conduct training programmes in the disciplines
specified in paragraph (a);
(c) engage in research and development in the disciplines
specified in paragraph (a) and to evaluate the results
achieved by the Academy training programmes;
(d) provide consultancy services to the public and private
sectors in specified fields as prescribed in this Act;
(e) sponsor, arrange, facilitate and provide facilities
for conferences, symposia, meetings, seminars and
workshop, for discussion of matters relating to social
sciences, leadership and continuing education;
(f) conduct examinations and grant awards of the Academy
as approved by the Authority. Establishment of
Mwalimu Nyerere
Memorial
Academy
Functions of
Academy
Act No
12 of 2023 s.32

rant awards of the Academy
as approved by the Authority. Establishment of
Mwalimu Nyerere
Memorial
Academy
Functions of
Academy
Act No
12 of 2023 s.32

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(g) arrange for publication and general dissemination of
material produced in connection with the work and
activities of the Academy;
(h) engage in income generating activities for effective
financing and promotion of entrepreneurship;
(i) establish and foster close association with the
universities and other institutions of higher education
and promote international cooperation with similar
institutions;
(j) do all such acts and transactions as are in the opinion
of the Governing Board expedient or necessary for the
proper and efficient discharge of the functions of the
Academy; and
(k) perform such other functions as the Minister or the
Governing Board may assign to the Academy, or as are
incidental or conducive to the exercise by the Academy
of all or any of the preceding functions. 5.–(1) For purposes of extending its services in accordance
with its objects, the Academy may establish campuses, branches
and centres in Mainland Tanzania and Tanzania Zanzibar as
may be required.

n accordance
with its objects, the Academy may establish campuses, branches
and centres in Mainland Tanzania and Tanzania Zanzibar as
may be required.

(2) For purposes of facilitating effective operation and
administration of the campuses, branches or centres, the
Governing Board may establish directorates, faculties and
departments subject to guidelines issued by the Authority. PART III
THE GOVERNING BOARD
6.–(1) There shall be a Governing Board of the Academy which
shall consist of-
(a) Chairman who shall be appointed by the President;
(b) one member representing the Ministry responsible for
higher education;
(c) one member representing the Ministry of Finance;
Establishment
of campuses,
branches, centres
and departments
Act No
12 of 2023 s.33
Establishment of
Governing Board
Acts Nos. 2 of 2007 s. 37
12 of 2023 s. 34

ment
of campuses,
branches, centres
and departments
Act No
12 of 2023 s.33
Establishment of
Governing Board
Acts Nos. 2 of 2007 s. 37
12 of 2023 s. 34

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(d) one member representing the Workers’ Council other
than members of the Management Team;
(e) one member representing public higher learning
institutions;
(f) a Law Officer from the Office of the Attorney General;
(g) one member representing the Academic Staff Assembly
at the Academy;
(h) one member elected by the students organisation; and
(i) one member representing the Revolutionary
Government of Zanzibar.”
(2) Except for the Chairman all members of the Governing
Board shall be appointed by the Minister after they have been
nominated or elected by the persons whom, or institutions
that, they are each to represent in the Governing Board. (3) The provisions of the Schedule to this Act shall have
effect as to the tenure of office members, termination of their
appointment, the proceedings of the Governing Board and
other matters relating to the Governing Board and its members.

e members, termination of their
appointment, the proceedings of the Governing Board and
other matters relating to the Governing Board and its members.

(4) The Governing Board may co-opt any person to attend
any deliberations of the meetings as an expert but that co-opted
person shall not be entitled to vote. (5) The Minister may, by notice published in the Gazette,
amend, vary, alter or replace any or all of the provisions of the
Schedule. 7.–(1) The duties of the Governing Board shall be to-
(a) govern and control the Academy;
(b) administer both movable and immovable properties of
the Academy;
(c) administer the funds and other assets of the Academy;
(d) formulate policies of the Academy;
(e) signify the acts of the Academy by using the common
seal;
(f) receive and give grants, gifts, donations or other
moneys on behalf of the Academy;
(g) establish a search Committee;
Powers and duties
of Governing
Board
Act No
12 of 2023 s.35

fts, donations or other
moneys on behalf of the Academy;
(g) establish a search Committee;
Powers and duties
of Governing
Board
Act No
12 of 2023 s.35

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(h) establish committees as the Governing Board may
deem fit;
(i) receive, consider and make determination on reports
and recommendation from the committees;
(j) set fees of the Academy; and
(k) do all acts as may be provided for in this Act as may in
the opinion of the Governing Board be necessary or
expedient for the proper performance of its functions. (2) There shall be established the Human Resource
Development and Disciplinary Committee, Finance and
Planning Committee and Students Disciplinary Appeals
Committee of the Governing Board. (3) The Governing Board may establish such other
committees and subject to this Act, may delegate to such
committees the exercise of any function conferred upon the
Governing Board.

ablish such other
committees and subject to this Act, may delegate to such
committees the exercise of any function conferred upon the
Governing Board.

(4) In the execution of the powers and duties conferred
upon it under this Act, the Governing Board may direct the
Management of the Academy or recommend in writing to the
Minister such necessary measures to be taken for purposes
of safeguarding the management, administration and best
interests of the Academy
8.–(1) There shall be a Search Committee for making
recommendations to the Governing Board for appointment of
the Rector, the Deputy Rectors and other leaders as defined in
the organisational structure of the Academy. (2) The Search Committee shall consist of three members
who shall be nominated by the Governing Board, and the
Rector as the case may be, the Deputy Rector shall cause such
Committee to convene. (3) For the purpose of subsection (1), the Governing Board
shall make guidelines governing the composition, procedures
for the Search Committee and for the procedures of appointing
other leaders who are not provided under the Academy’s
organisational structure
Search
Committee
Act No
12 of 2023
ss. 30 and 36

cedures of appointing
other leaders who are not provided under the Academy’s
organisational structure
Search
Committee
Act No
12 of 2023
ss. 30 and 36

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PART IV
THE ACADEMIC COMMITTEE
9.–(1) There shall be an Academic Committee for the Academy
which shall consist of-
(a) the Rector, who shall be the Chairman;
(b) the Deputy Rector responsible for planning, finance
and administration;
(c) Directors responsible for academic, research and consul-
tancy;
(d) two representatives of the Students Organisation;
(e) Dean of Students;
(f) one representative from the College, School or faculty
of Social Sciences of accredited university;
(g) one representative from the Ministry responsible for
higher education;
(h) one representative from the Governing Board;
(i) the Head of Quality Assurance Unit;
(j) Campus Directors and Deputy Campus Directors
responsible for academic matters;
(k) Head of legal Unit;
(l) Deans of Faculties;
(m) Head of Information and Communication Technology
Unit;
(n) One member representing the academic staff assembly
at the Academy; and
(o) the Deputy Rector responsible for academic, research and
consultancy who shall be the Secretary to the Committee
(2) The tenure of members of the Academic Committee. shall be as may be determined by the Governing Board.

who shall be the Secretary to the Committee
(2) The tenure of members of the Academic Committee. shall be as may be determined by the Governing Board.

(3) The Academic Committee may co-opt any member
provided that such co-opted member shall have no right to vote
10.–(1) The Academic Committee shall be-
(a) responsible to the Governing Board for the Control and
general regulation of the instruction, education and
Academic
Committee
Act No. 12 of 2023
ss. 30 and 37
Functions
of Academic
Committee
Act No. 12 of 2023 s.30

gulation of the instruction, education and
Academic
Committee
Act No. 12 of 2023
ss. 30 and 37
Functions
of Academic
Committee
Act No. 12 of 2023 s.30

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research in the Academy, and subject to the provisions
of this Act, shall be the supreme organ in all academic
matters within the Academy; and
(b) the Rector’s decision making organ in respect of all
academic matters of the Academy.

upreme organ in all academic
matters within the Academy; and
(b) the Rector’s decision making organ in respect of all
academic matters of the Academy.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1),
the Academic Committee shall have the following specific
functions-
(a) to satisfy itself regarding the content and academic
standard of any course of study ordered by the
Academy;
(b) with the consent of the Governing Board to make
regulations regarding-
(i) the eligibility of persons for admission to courses
for a degree, diploma, certificate or other award as
may be determined by the Governing Board; and
(ii) the standard of proficiency to be attained in each
examination for a degree, diploma, certificate
or other award as may be determined by the
Governing Board;
(c) to regulate the conduct of examinations of the Academy;
(d) to decide whether any candidate for a degree, diploma,
certificate or other award of the Academy has attained
the standard of proficiency prescribed in the regulations
made under paragraph (b);
(e) to consider recommendations made by the established
department;
(f) to make proposals to the Academy on matters relating
to the Academic affairs; and
(g) to perform such other functions as are conferred upon
the Academic Committee by this Act.

Academy on matters relating
to the Academic affairs; and
(g) to perform such other functions as are conferred upon
the Academic Committee by this Act.

(3) The regulations made under paragraph (b) of subsection
(1) shall be published in the Gazette.

(3) The regulations made under paragraph (b) of subsection
(1) shall be published in the Gazette.

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PART V
ADMINISTRATION
11.–(1) There shall be a Rector who shall be appointed by
the President upon recommendation by the Minister after
consultation with the Governing Board, from amongst a list of
not more than three names of persons submitted by a Search
Committee. (2) The Rector shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the
Academy and shall be responsible to the Governing Board-
(a) for the proper administration of the Academy in
accordance with the policy laid down by the Governing
Board;
(b) for the enforcement of by-laws and regulations made
by the Governing Board;
(c) as the accounting officer; and
(d) for exercising such other functions and powers as are
conferred on him by or under this Act. (3) The Rector shall, unless he sooner dies, resigns or
otherwise ceases to hold office, hold office for a term of five
years, upon such terms and conditions as shall be specified in
the instrument of his appointment, and may be reappointed
for a further term of five years.

s, upon such terms and conditions as shall be specified in
the instrument of his appointment, and may be reappointed
for a further term of five years.

(4) The Rector of the Academy shall be the Secretary to the
Governing Board. 12.–(1) Subject to the criteria set out by the Authority, The
Governing Board may, on such terms and conditions as it may
determine, appoint Deputy Rectors. (2) The Deputy Rector responsible for academic, research
and consultancy shall, where the Rector is unable to perform
functions by reason of illness, infirmity or absence from the
Academy, act as the Rector and in absence of both, Rector
and Deputy Rector responsible for academic, research and
consultancy, the Deputy Rector responsible for planning,
finance and administration shall act as the Rector. Rector
Act Nos. 2 of 2007 s. 37
12 of 2023 s.30
Appointment of
Deputy Rectors
Act No
12 of 2023
s38

inance and administration shall act as the Rector. Rector
Act Nos. 2 of 2007 s. 37
12 of 2023 s.30
Appointment of
Deputy Rectors
Act No
12 of 2023
s38

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(3) The Deputy Rectors shall each hold office for a term
of four years and may, on satisfactory performance, be
reappointed for one further term. 13.–(1) The Deputy Rector responsible for academic, research
and consultancy shall-
(a) be the principal assistant and chief advisor to the
Rector in all matters pertaining to academic, research
and consultancy; and
(b) perform such other functions as conferred upon him
by the Rector. (2) The Deputy Rector responsible for planning, finance
and administration shall-
(a) be the principal assistant to the Rector in all matters
pertaining to planning, finance and administration of
the Academy; and
(b) Perform such other functions as conferred upon him
by the Rector. 14.–(1) The Governing Board may, on such terms and
conditions as it may deem necessary, appoint such number of
academic and non-academic staff of the Academy.

The Governing Board may, on such terms and
conditions as it may deem necessary, appoint such number of
academic and non-academic staff of the Academy.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 12 and 13
and subsection (1) of this section, the Governing Board 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 Academy. PART VI
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
15. The funds and resources of the Academy shall consist of-
(a) such sums which may be appropriated by Parliament
for the purpose of the Academy;
Duties of Deputy
Rectors
Act No. 12 of 2023 s.39
Staff
Funds of
Academy

h sums which may be appropriated by Parliament
for the purpose of the Academy;
Duties of Deputy
Rectors
Act No. 12 of 2023 s.39
Staff
Funds of
Academy

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(b) any sums which may be payable to the Academy by way
of donations, gifts, grants, loans or bequests from any
source within or outside the United Republic;
(c) any sums accruing from the academy’s investments;
(d) any sums which the Academy may after consultation
with Minister for Finance borrow for the purposes of
the Academy; and
(e) any sums which may in any manner become payable to
or vested in the Academy as a result or in the course of
discharging functions under this Act. 16.–(1) The Academy shall prepare its income and expenditure
estimates for the succeeding financial year and submit them
to the Ministry for scrutiny and submission to the National
Assembly for approval.

nditure
estimates for the succeeding financial year and submit them
to the Ministry for scrutiny and submission to the National
Assembly for approval.

(2) The annual budget estimates shall contain provisions
for all estimated expenditure during the ensuing financial year
and in particular for-
(a) promotion of teaching of research and consultancy
services;
(b) the payment of salaries, allowances and other charges
in respect of the staff and the Governing Board;
(c) the payment of construction, improvement,
maintenance and replacement of any building or other
immovable property of the Academy;
(d) the proper maintenance and replacement of the
furniture, equipment and other supplies of the
Academy;
(e) the creation of such reserve funds to meet future
contingent liabilities as the Governing Board may
deem fit; and
(f) any other activity intended to promote the growth
development of the Academy. (3) An expenditure shall not be incurred for the purposes
of the Academy except in accordance with the provisions of
the annual budget estimates or any supplementary estimates
approved by the Governing Board. Annual budget
estimates

accordance with the provisions of
the annual budget estimates or any supplementary estimates
approved by the Governing Board. Annual budget
estimates

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(4) A copy of annual estimates and of every supplementary
estimates, if any, shall immediately after approval by the
Governing Board be, forwarded to the Minister for onward
submission to the National Assembly. 17. Investment of the money shall be done by the Board in any
viable venture as it may consider appropriate having regard to
the economic and commercial viability. 18.–(1) The Governing Board 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 Academy and assets and liabilities of the
Academy, and shall cause to be made out for every financial
year a balance sheet and a statement of income and expenditure. (2) Within three months after the close of each financial
year, the accounts shall be submitted for auditing to a firm
approved by the office of the Controller and Auditor-General.

the close of each financial
year, the accounts shall be submitted for auditing to a firm
approved by the office of the Controller and Auditor-General.

(3) As soon as the accounts of the Academy have been
audited and in any case not later than six months after the close
of the financial year, the Governing Board shall submit to the
Minister a copy of the audited statement of accounts together
with a copy of the report made by the Auditor approved by the
office of the Controller and Auditor-General on the Statement
of Accounts. 19. The Minister shall, as soon as practicable after receiving
the report, lay it before the National Assembly together with a
report containing-
(a) a copy of the audited accounts of the Academy;
(b) a copy of the audit report on the account; and
(c) a report on the activities of the Academy in the
preceding financial year. Power to invest
Accounts and
audit
Financial
report to be laid
before National
Assembly

the activities of the Academy in the
preceding financial year. Power to invest
Accounts and
audit
Financial
report to be laid
before National
Assembly

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PART VII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
20. Members of the Governing Board shall be entitled to
fees and allowances at such rates as may be prescribed by the
relevant authority. 21. The Minister may give to the Governing Board directions
of a general or specific character which directions shall be
consistent with the purposes and provisions of this Act, as to
the performance by the Governing Board of any of its functions
under this Act and the Governing Board shall give effect to
every such direction given by the Minister. 22. A member of the Governing Board or a staff of the Academy
shall not be personally liable for anything done or omitted to
be done bona fide in the execution or purported execution of
any duty as a member of Governing Board or a member of
Academy.

ything done or omitted to
be done bona fide in the execution or purported execution of
any duty as a member of Governing Board or a member of
Academy.

23.–(1) Upon dissolution of the former Academy, all the assets
and liabilities of the former Academy at Kivukoni and Zanzibar
shall, with effect from the date of commencement of this Act
and without further assurance vest in the Academy. (2) The Academy shall be granted a right of occupancy
over the site previously occupied by the former Academy
at Kivukoni, Zanzibar or other place upon such terms and
conditions as the President may approve. 24. The Academy shall carry out and continue the functions
of the former Academy in accordance with the provisions of
this Act and all the students who immediately before the date
of commencement of this Act who were the students of the
former Academy shall, as from the date of commencement of
this Act continue to be students of the Academy. Fees and
allowances
Act No. 12 of 2023 s. 40
Minister may give
directions
Protection of
members
Vesting of assets
and liabilities
Transitional
provisions

s and
allowances
Act No. 12 of 2023 s. 40
Minister may give
directions
Protection of
members
Vesting of assets
and liabilities
Transitional
provisions

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25.–(1) Salaries, remunerations and other benefits of the
former Academy employees shall be maintained until such
time as may be preferred for change by the Governing Board. (2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (1), the Governing
Board shall formulate the manner or procedure in which to
deal with the employees of the former Academy.

e provisions of subsection (1), the Governing
Board shall formulate the manner or procedure in which to
deal with the employees of the former Academy.

26.–(1) The Minister may, after consultation with the Governing
Board, make regulations for the better carrying out of the
purposes and provisions of this Act and without prejudice to
the generality of this subsection, may make regulations-
(a) fixing the fees, rates and other charges for or in
connection with the provisions by the Academy of any
facilities or services;
(b) providing for proper management and control of
administration of the Academy;
(c) providing for and regulating discipline amongst staff
and the students of the Academy and disciplinary
action against them;
(d) prescribing terms and conditions of services,
appointment, salary of the members of the Academy;
(e) providing for the manner in which the Search
Committee may conduct its business; and
(f) providing for any matter which may be prescribed
under this Act. (2) Regulations made under this section shall be published
in the Gazette. SCHEDULE
(Made under section 6(3)
1.–(1) The Chairman of the Governing Board shall hold office for a
period of four years from the date of his appointment and may be re-
appointed for one further term.

an of the Governing Board shall hold office for a
period of four years from the date of his appointment and may be re-
appointed for one further term.

(2) Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the term of office of
members of the Governing Board other than the Chairman, shall be
three years. Employees of
former Academy
Regulations
Tenure of office
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of the Governing Board other than the Chairman, shall be
three years. Employees of
former Academy
Regulations
Tenure of office
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(3) In case of a member appointed by virtue of his office shall cease
to be a member upon ceasing to hold such office. 2. Where any member absents himself from three consecutive meetings
of the Governing Board without reasonable excuse, the Governing Board
shall advise the appointing authority of the fact and the appointing
authority may, if it deems fit so to do, terminate the appointment of the
member and appoint or, as the case may be, elect another member in
his place.

uthority may, if it deems fit so to do, terminate the appointment of the
member and appoint or, as the case may be, elect another member in
his place.

3.–(1) Where any member of the Governing Board ceases to be such
a member by resignation or death, or by virtue of the operation of
paragraph 1(2), or is unable to perform his functions as such member
by reason of his absence from the United Republic or by reason of any
infirmity of body or mind or where the appointing authority terminates
his appointment under paragraph 2 or paragraph 3, the appointing
authority may appoint or, as the case may be, elect another member in
his place and the member elected shall, subject to the provisions of this
Schedule, hold office for the remainder of the term of his predecessor. (2) Where in the opinion of the appointing authority, the absence or
infirmity of any member is of a temporary nature only, it may appoint
or, as the case may be, elect a temporary member to take his place, and
such temporary member shall have, so long as he remains a temporary
member, all the powers and functions of a member of the Governing
Board:
Provided that, on the resumption of office by the substantive
member, the temporary member shall cease to hold such office. 4.

of the Governing
Board:
Provided that, on the resumption of office by the substantive
member, the temporary member shall cease to hold such office. 4.

The Governing Board shall elect one of its members to be the Vice
Chairman and any member elected as Vice-Chairman shall, subject to
his continuing to be a member, hold office of Vice-Chairman for a term
of one year from the date of his election, and shall be eligible to be re-
elected. 5.–(1) The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Governing
Board. (2) Where at any meeting of the Governing Board, the Chairman is
absent, the Vice-Chairman shall preside. (3) In the absence of both the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman at
any meeting of the Governing Board, the members present may, from
amongst their number, elect a temporary Chairman who shall preside
at that meeting. 6.–(1) The Governing Board shall meet at least four times a year . (2) An ordinary meeting of the Governing Board shall be convened
by the Chairman and the notice specifying the place, date and time of
the meeting shall be sent to each member at his usual place of business
or residence. Absence from
three consecutive
meeting
Appointing
authority may
appoint another
member
Vice-Chairman
Powers of
Chairman and
Vice-Chairman
Meetings of
Governing Board
Act No. 12 of 2023 s. 41

ppointing
authority may
appoint another
member
Vice-Chairman
Powers of
Chairman and
Vice-Chairman
Meetings of
Governing Board
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(3) Where the Chairman is unable to act by any reason, the Vice
Chairman shall convene the meeting. (4) The Chairman or, in his absence, the Vice Chairman, may,
if requested in writing in that behalf by at least half of the members,
convene a special meeting of the Governing Board. (5) The Governing Board may review its own decision made under
this Act. 7.–(1) At any meeting of the Governing Board not less than one half
of the members in office for the time being shall constitute a quorum. (2) Where a quorum is not present within half an hour of the time
appointed for the meeting, the members present, or the majority of
them, or any one member or if the only one present is the Secretary and
no member is present, the Secretary may adjourn the meeting to any
time not later than fourteen days from the adjournment. 8.–(1) The seal of the Academy shall be of such shape, size and form as
the Governing Board may determine.

er than fourteen days from the adjournment. 8.–(1) The seal of the Academy shall be of such shape, size and form as
the Governing Board may determine.

(2) The seal shall be affixed in the presence of-
(a) the Rector;
(b) the Deputy Rector; or
(c) such person or persons appointed in writing by the Rector in
that behalf, and the person or persons present shall sign over
or underneath the sealing in witness thereof. 9. Subject to the provisions of this Schedule the Governing Board may
regulate its own meetings. Quorum
Seal of Governing
Board
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12 of 2023 s.30
Governing Board
may regulate its
proceedings