Calendar 2004-2005 - Library - City University of Hong Kong

Statutes of the University
(15) one member of the full-time academic staff of each school as defined by the Senate to
be equivalent to a faculty, elected by and from among their number in that school;
(16) two students nominated by the Students’ Union;
(17) one postgraduate student nominated by the CityU Postgraduate Association.
3. The Secretary of the Senate shall be appointed by the President.
4. One half of the number of members for the time being shall form a quorum at a meeting of
the Senate.
5. The Senate shall meet at least once each semester, or more frequently as determined by the
President or by a majority of its members for the time being. The dates of Ordinary meetings
shall be specified in the University Calendar. Members shall receive advance notice of any
Special meeting.
Statute 7: The Management Board
1. The Management Board shall be established by the Council to provide assistance to the
President on matters relating to the management of the University. In particular the Board
will assist the President:
(a) to make recommendations to the Council regarding the internal management structure
of the University;
(b) to develop a strategic plan for the University and monitor the implementation of the
plan;
(c) to formulate and update policies, as appropriate, relating to administrative matters
concerning staff, students, accommodation, security and safety, financial control, and
external relations, taking into account the integration of such policies with any
academic policies;
(d) to oversee all budgeting and resource allocation matters;
(e) to plan, co-ordinate and oversee all new activities of the University;
(f) to oversee performance evaluation and monitoring procedures.
2. The Management Board shall have the following powers and responsibilities:
(a) to receive information relating to the University’s investments;
(b) to receive information on capital projects undertaken by the University;
(c) to advise the Council on any matter which may be referred to the Board by the Council;
(d) to make recommendations to the Council on the rules of procedure for committees of
the Council;
(e) to report to the Council as necessary;
(f) to refer any matter, as appropriate, to the Senate, a Faculty Board and/or its equivalent
and other committees for consideration and report;
(g) to receive reports on a regular basis, as appropriate, from committees of the
Management Board and, as directed by the President, from administrative offices;
(h) to ensure that a manual of delegated authorities, responsibilities and accountabilities of
respective positions and bodies in the University is issued and maintained;
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