In accordance with the provision of article 106 of the Constitution, the President of the Republic hereby makes the following Provisional Oder

Title and Commencement
1. This Provisional Order may be cited as "The University of Juba Act, 1975" and shall come into force on signature (Signed 9th November, 1975).

Definitions
2. In this Act unless the context otherwise requires:
 

"The University"	means the University of Juba
"The National Council"	means the National Council for Higher Education
"The Council"	means the Council of the University
"Vice-Chancellor"	means the Vice-Chancellor of the university
"Secretary General"	means the Secretary-General of the University
"Dean"	means the Dean of any College or Institute
"Academic Staff"	includes Professors, Lecturers, Secretary-General, Dean of Students and such other persons as the Council may from time to time prescribe
"University Officials"	means all members of the academic staff and other employees of the University except the Vice-Chancellor

Establishment of the University
3. There shall be established in Juba City a University known as "The University of Juba" which shall be a corporate body with perpetual succession and a common seal, and shall in that name sue and be sued.

Functions of the University
4. The University shall, within the bounds of the general policy of the state and the programmes prescribed by the Council have the following objects:

(1) To study and search for the natural resources with the object of promoting and developing the same, and to prepare qualified cadres in the sciences pertaining to such resources for the purpose of promoting the rural environments in the Southern Region and such similar regions all over the country.
(2) To prepare assisting cadres of technicians and advisers and open doors to such rural citizens who obtain reasonable qualifications so as to improve the performance of such citizens and blend experience with knowledge.
(3) To undertake such sociological studies as may be necessary for environmental promotion and to graduate qualified cadres in the sciences of economics, public administration, business administration, and community development.
(4) To inculcate the aims of national unity and diversified culture through sociological studies and any other means.

Freedom of thought and Scientiffic [sic] Research
5 The University shall enjoy freedom of of [sic] thought and scientific research in accordance with the Constitution and the laws in force.
Academic Organization of the University
6 (1) There shall be established in the University the following Collages:
(a) the College of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
(b) the College of Social and Economic Studies
(2) The Council shall establish the departments and units of each college and may also establish any additional colleges or institutes of the University.

The Chancellor
7 The President of the Republic shall be the Chancellor of the University and may, in that capacity, issue such directives as the may deem appropriate in accordance with his constitutional and legal powers.
The University Council
8 There shall be established by a Presidential Order a Council to administer the University, which shall be constituted as follows:
(a) The Chairman
(b) Six members experienced in and devoted to higher education, representing the Provinces of the Southern Region.
(c) Two members representing the People's and vocational organizations in the Southern Region.
(d) Five members well versed in higher education.
(e) The Vice-Chancellor, University of Khartoum.
(f) The Vice-Chancellor, University of Gezira.
(g) The Vice-Chancellor, Khartoum Polytechnic.
(h) Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Khartoum.
(i) Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Khartoum
(j) Vice-Chancellor of the University.
(k) Secretary-General of the University.
(l) Deans of Colleges and Institutes.
(m) Dean of Students.
(n) Two members representing the students who shall be appointed in accordance with the regulations

The Chairman
9 The President of the Republic shall, in consultation, with the Chairman of the National Council appoint an experienced and competent person as Chairman of the Council and such person shall, in that capacity be responsible for presiding over an leading the Council, and shall have the right to initiate such plans as may be necessary to ensure the implementation of the policy prescribed by the State and the National Council.

Functions and Duties of the Council
10 (1) The Council shall be responsible for laying out the general policy of the University and supervision of its works and shall ensure the good performance of the functions of the University and the exercise of its powers on sound basis.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing the Council shall exercise the following powers:
(a) to supervise over the properties of the University. To prescribe the matriculation fees in accordance with the policy laid out by the National Council and to approve the annual budget of the University;
(b) to enter into contracts on behalf of the University.
(c) to lay out such plans as may be necessary for the improvement and development of the University administration and the methods and manner of a carrying out its functions including the establishment or abolition of colleges or institutes or departments and the creation or abolition of posts and the appointment of the employees of the University,
(d) to establish such academic or honorary degrees or any other academic awards as may be necessary in accordance with the directives of the National Council and the provisions of the basic rules.
(e) submission of periodical reports on the activities of the University to the National Council, 
(f) to make basic rules in relation to any matters which may under this Act, be within its power or supervision, and the University and all the members thereof shall abide by these basic rules; and it may amend or delete any of the provisions of such rules;

(3) The Council may delegate any of its powers to the Chairman thereof with such conditions as it may deem appropriate.

Meetings of the Council
11 The Council shall make regulations for the organization of its meetings and the means of carrying out its functions. The regulations shall be signed by the Chairman; the Council may, from time to time amend such regulations.

Committees of the Council
12 The Council shall establish Committees from amongst its members which may be entrusted with such functions as the Council may deem appropriate.

The Financial and Administrative Committee
12 (1) There shall be established an administrative and finance committee responsible, in addition to what may be prescribed by the basic rules, for the following functions:
(a) The preparation of the University's annual budget and statement of accounts and submission thereof to the Council;
(b) The determination with the consent of the Council, of the terms of service, of the University employees;
(c) the invitation of any person to attend any meeting or part thereof, provided that such person shall have no power to vote;
(2) The administrative and Finance Committee shall consist of:
The Chairman of the Council
The Vice-Chancellor, who shall act as Chairman (when the Chairman is absent) 
The Secretary-General
The Dean of Students
Two members appointed by the Chairman of the Council from amongst the members appointed under paragraphs "b" and "c" of section 8.

Vice-Chancellor
14 (1) There shall be a Vice-Chancellor of the University appointed by the President of the Republic, in consultation with the Chairman of the Council; his terms and duration of service shall be determined by a Presidential Order.
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall administer the University, achieve its objects, and shall be responsible to the Council, through its Chairman, for the proper discharge of the University's functions.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chairman of the Senate.
(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall generally be responsible for maintaining the high efficiency and discipline of the University according to the Laws in force. He shall also be responsible for the University properties and monies.

The Secretary-General
15 The University shall have a Secretary-General who shall be appointed by the President of the Republic, in consultation with the Chairman of the Council, to work under the supervision of the Vice-Chancellor, for the management of financial and administrative affairs of the University, in accordance with the Statutes made by the Council.

Dean of Students
16 The University shall have a Dean of Students, responsible for the general welfare of students, the proper utilisation of their resources, the co-ordination of their general activities inside and outside the University, and maintenance of discipline amongst them. He shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Council in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor.

Budget of the University
17 The University shall operate according to a budget to be prepared by the Council and ratified by the National Council.

Statutes and Regulations
18 The Council shall make Statues  and Regulations necessary for the implementation of provisions of this Act, and such Statutes and Regulations shall come into force on signature by the Chairman of the Council.

College Boards
19 Each College and Institute shall have a College Board for the discharge of the duties as prescribed in the Statutes and shall be constituted by regulations to be made by the Council.

Deans of Colleges
20 There shall be a Dean for each College and Institute appointed by the Chairman of the Council after consultation with the Vice-Chancellor, and his authority and functions shall be determined by the Statutes.

The Senate
21 There shall be established a Senate of the University which shall consist of:
(a) The Vice-Chancellor of the University - Chairman
(b) The Secretary-General
(c) The Dean of Students
(d) The Deans
(e) Two members to represent the academic staff in the status of Professor.
(f) Two members to represent the academic staff below the status of Professor.

Functions of the Senate
22 (1) The Senate shall, within the framework of the policy and programmes prescribed by the Council, be concerned with the following:
(a) to lay down the academic requirements for the admission of students in the University;
(b) to regulate programmes and courses of study;
(c) to supervise examinations and appoint examiners;
(d) to confer degrees and to grant diplomas, certificates and other distinctions and honorary degrees and to deprive thereof in accordance with the conditions specified by the Regulations.
(2) The Senate may, subject to the approval of the Vice-Chancellor make a regulations necessary for the exercise of its functions.

Deposit of Moneis
23 University monies shall be deposited in a current or deposit account in such banks in the Sudan as may be approved by the Council.

Publication and Audit of Accounts
24 The statement of accounts and the budget referred to in Section 13, shall be audited annually at the end of the financial year by the Auditor General or any other auditor appointed by him and shall be submitted together with the auditor's report by the Chairman of the Council to the National Council, and shall be published.

Seal of the University
25 The Vice-Chancellor shall keep the Seal of the University and the affixing of that seal to any document shall be made in the presence of an attested by:
(a) The Vice-Chancellor or Secretary General
(b) The Chairman of the Council or any other member of the Council authorised by the Council to do so.