Section 23: Statutes of Open University

23. Statutes of Open University The Statutes of the Open University shall provide for all or any of the following matters— (a) the constitution, powers and duties, and the procedure at meetings, of the Board, the Academic Council, the Planning and Monitoring Committee, the Finance Committee, the Human Resource Committee and other committees, the quorum at such meetings and the procedure to be followed in the conduct of their business; (b) partnerships and collaborations with other institutions, local and overseas, which would assist in attaining any of the objects of the Open University; (c) the holding of a Convocation to confer degrees and the conferment of honorary degrees; [Issue 4] O6A – 10 Revised Laws of Mauritius (d) the setting up of Divisions, Institutes, Schools, Centres, and any programme units, and other academic and supporting units; (e) the setting up of regional and study centres; (f) the institution of fellowships, scholarships, medals and awards; (g) the manner of appointment and the terms and conditions of the Director-General and Heads of Divisions; (h) the manner of appointment and the terms and conditions of academic and general staff; (i) the operation of associations of learners; and (j) any other matter which, by this Act, is to be or may be provided for in the Statutes.