Section 10: Functions and powers of Board

10. Functions and powers of Board (1) The Board shall be the governing body having the direction and superintendence of the Open University and its principal functions shall include— (a) devising or approving strategic plans and policies for the Open University; [Issue 4] O6A – 6 Revised Laws of Mauritius (b) overseeing its management and development; (c) monitoring and reviewing its operations; and (d) providing rigorous accountability standards in its various operations. (2) The Board may— (a) on behalf of the Open University— (i) confer honorary degrees; (ii) appoint the academic and general staff; (iii) manage and control its affairs, property and finance; (iv) subject to the Public Procurement Act, enter into any contract or other arrangement; (v) institute or discontinue courses of study; and (vi) take any decision on a question of policy relating to its administration and functioning; (b) do all such things as may be necessary for, or incidental or conducive to, the performance of its functions under subsection (1).