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STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES –
COUNCIL AND COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
In terms of the UNIZULU Statute, Council governs the University subject to the provisions of the HE Act. Council is responsible for policymaking and monitoring and evaluation of the performance of the Institution and its management. Council also provides guidelines concerning matters such as the admission of students, the language policy and staff matters, disciplinary matters concerning students and staff, and measures to ensure a conducive academic environment.
The Council of the University was incorporated on 8 October 2013 after a period of administration. During the year under review, Council functioned under the prevailing UNIZULU Statute. In terms of the UNIZULU Statute (Section 18), Council comprises 26 members, the majority of whom (60%) are neither employees nor students at the University. The independent non-executive members comprise a cross-section of external experts. As of 31 December 2020, twenty-three (23) positions were filled. The following vacancies exist: one for Council appointees based on expertise and experience, one for Ministerial Appointee and one for the uMhlathuze Municipality representative. The SRC is represented by an SRC Administrator until the dispute on the 2020 SRC Elections is finalised. The composition of Council is as follows:
Table 17: External vs Internal Membership
Table 18: List of Council Members as of 31 December 2020
EXTERNAL
Ministerial Representatives
4
Independent Non-Executive Members
4
Convocation Representatives
2
Donor Representatives
2
uMhlathuze Municipality Representative
0
Traditional Authority Representative
1
INTERNAL
Executive Management
3
Employee Representatives
2
Student Representatives
2
Senate Representatives
2
Institutional Forum Representatives
1
TOTAL
23
Table 18 displays the full list of Councillors and their respective constituencies.
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mr C. Caluza Prof. N. Makunga
Dr A. Kaniki
Ms M. Mookapele
Vacant
Mr N. Nkwanyana
Mt S. Zwane
Mr D. Kunji-Behari
Ms H. Mvubu
Vacant
Mr E. Dube
Ms J. Masite
Vacant
Mr T. Madikane
Mr M. Booi
Ms C. Mtebele
Prof. X. Mtose
Prof. M.G. Mahlomaholo
Prof. S.P. Seepe
Prof. N. Kunene
Prof. M. Masoga
Ms N. Nongogo
Dr L. Ramaccio Calvino
Prof. L. Greyling Mr N. Ntshangase Mr W.N. Khumalo
CONSTITUENCY
Chairperson and Ministerial Appointee
External Council Member: Ministerial Appointee
External Council Member: Ministerial Appointee
External Council Member: Ministerial Appointee
External Council Member: Ministerial Appointee
External Council Member: Convocation Representative
External Council Member: Convocation Representative
External Council Member: Donor Representative
External Council Member: Donor Representative
External Council Member: uMhlathuze Municipality Representative
External Council Member: Mkhwanazi Traditional Authority Representative
External Council Member – Council Appointee: Expertise and Experience
External Council Member – Council Appointee: Expertise and Experience
External Council Member – Council Appointee: Expertise and Experience
External Council Member – Council Appointee: Expertise and Experience
External Council Member – Council Appointee: Expertise and Experience
Internal Council Member: Vice- Chancellor
Internal Council Member – Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning
Internal Council Member – Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Institutional Support
Internal Council Member – Senate Representative
Internal Council Member – Senate Representative
Internal Council Member – Admin and Support Staff Representative
Internal Council Member – Academic Staff Representative
Internal Council Member: Institutional Forum Chairperson
Internal Council Member: SRC Administrator – Convenor
Internal Council Member: SRC Administrator – Coordinator
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