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University of Hong Kong
[1989 Ed.
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STATUTE XVI
MEETINGS OF THE COURT
The Court shall meet at least once in each academic year.
2. The Chancellor shall be the president of the Court. In the absence of the Chancellor the Pro-Chancellor or in the absence of both of them the Vice-Chancellor, shall preside at a meeting of the Court. (L.N. 69 of 1968)
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The Chancellor may convene a meeting of the Court at any time.
One-fourth of the members of the Court for the time being shall form a quorum.
The Vice-Chancellor may require any officer or teacher to be present at a meeting of the Court to assist the Vice-Chancellor or the Secretary.
STATUTE XVII
POWERS OF THE COURT
Subject to the provisions of the Ordinance and the statutes, the Court shall have power-
(a) to recommend to the Chancellor additions to, or the amendment or repeal of any of the statutes on the proposal of the Council;
(b) to consider the annual budget estimates and to make representations thereon to the Council;
(c) to consider the annual accounts together with any comments that may have been made by the auditors;
(d) to consider any reports that may be made by the Council to the Court;
(e) to discuss any motion on general University policy that may be introduced by a member; and
(f) to appoint life members and to prescribe the procedure for making such appointments.
STATUTE XVIII
THE COUNCIL
1. The Council shall consist of- (L.N. 137 of 1967)
(a) the Chairman, who shall be appointed by the Chancellor;
(b) the Vice-Chancellor;
(c) the Pro-Vice-Chancellors; (L.N. 159 of 1970)
(d) the Treasurer;
(e) the Chairman of Convocation;
(f) the Dean of each Faculty;
(fa) the Dean of Students; (L.N. 144 of 1970)
(g) 6 persons appointed by the Chancellor;
(h) 4 persons elected by the Court not being officers or teachers; (L.N. 144 of 1970)
(ha) 6 persons appointed by the Council not being officers or teachers; (L.N. 58 of 1976)
(hb) (Repealed L.N. 24 of 1984)
(i) 1 member of the Senate elected by the Senate. (L.N. 212 of 1978; L.N. 24 of 1984)
1A. The Secretary shall be the secretary to the Council but shall not be a member thereof. (L.N. 58 of 1976)
2. The Chairman, the 6 members appointed by the Chancellor, and the 6 members appointed by the Council shall be appointed for a period of 3 years, shall be eligible for re-appointment, and may resign by written notice addressed to the Secretary. (L.N. 137 of 1967; L.N. 144 of 1970; L.N. 58 of 1976; L.N. 44 of 1985)
2A. (Repealed L.N. 44 of 1985)