CAP. 319]
Originally
10 of 1911. Fraser
10 of 1911.
Short title.
Interpretation.
Visitors.
Incorporation.
University.
CHAPTER 319.
UNIVERSITY.
For the incorporation and regulation of the University of
Hong Kong.
[31st March, 1911.]
WHEREAS it is desirable to establish a University within the Colony of Hong Kong for the promotion of Learning, Arts, Science and Research, the provision of higher education, the conferring of degrees, the development and formation of the character of students of all races, nationalities and creeds, and the maintenance of good understanding with the neighbouring country of China: AND WHEREAS it is desirable to incorporate the University
and to provide for its regulation:
1. This Ordinance may be cited as the University Ordinance.
2. In this Ordinance- "Chancellor", "Vice-Chancellor" and "Registrar" respectively mean the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and Registrar of the University;
"Court", "Council" and "Senate" respectively mean the
Court, the Council and the Senate of the University; "good cause", when used in reference to removal from any office, means inability to perform efficiently the duties of the office, neglect of duty or such misconduct, whether in an official or a private capacity, as renders the holder unfit to continue in office;
"statutes" means the statutes of the University; "University" means the University of Hong Kong
established by this Ordinance.
3. Should His Majesty deign to become a Visitor of the University or to appoint some other person in that behalf, His Majesty or such person shall forthwith become a Visitor as aforesaid and shall exercise such powers of supervision as may seem good to him.
There shall be established in Hong Kong a University with the name and style of "The University of Hong
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