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An Ordinance for the incorporation and regula-

tion of the University of Hongkong.

WHEREAS it is desirable to establish an University Recitals. within the Colony of Hongkong for the promotion of Arts, Science and Learning, the provision of higher educa- tion, the conferring of degrees, the development and formation of the character of students of all races, nationalities and creeds, and the maintenance of the good understanding with the neighbouring Empire of China:

AND WHEREAS through the liberality and munificence of Sir Hormusjee Nowrojee Mody suitable buildings for an University are in course of erection upon certain Crown Land in the Colony which His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to grant for that purpose, AND WHEREAS many firms and individuals of British, Chinese and other nationalities have generously sub- scribed funds for the equipment and endowment of such University:

AND WHEREAS it is desirable to incorporate the Uni- versity and to provide for its regulation:

AND WHEREAS the Hongkong College of Medicine (incorporated under Ordinance No. 2 of 1907) has agreed to become incorporated with the University of Hongkong constituted by this Ordinance.

BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Governor of Hongkong, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:--

1. There shall be established in the Colony of Hong- Constitu kong an University with the name and style of "The tion. University of Hongkong", by which name the Chancellor and other Members of the University for the time being are hereby constituted one body politic and corporate with perpetual succession and a Common Seal, and with full power by and in such name to que and be sued, and without any further licence to take by gift or otherwise, purchase and hold, grant, demise or otherwise dispose of real or personal estate and with the other powers conferred by this Or- dinance or by any Statute or Regulation made there- under.

2.-(1.) Should His Majesty the King himself deign Visitor. to become a Visitor of the University or to appoint a member of the Royal Family in that behalf, His Ma- jesty or such member of the Royal Family shall forth- with become a Visitor as aforesaid and shall exercise such powers of supervision as may seem good to him.

(2.) The Governor of Hongkong and Chang Jên- l'atrons. Chun, lately Governor General of the Liang Kuang provinces, shall be Patrons of the University. Additional Patrons may be appointed on the recommendation of the Court approved by the Governor-in-Council,

3. The Governor-in-Council may at all times exercise Veto of a power of veto if he should disapprove of any Governor- decision of the Court of the University on the grounds in-Council. that the interests of the Colony would be injuriously affected or that the proposal is ultra vires or unconstitu- tional or for other good cause, but the said Court may if they so desire appeal to the Secretary of State against

the veto of the Governor-in-Council.

4. The University shall have the powers following:- Powers.

(1.) To grant and confer Degrees and other

academic distinctions to and on persons who shall have pursued an approved course of study in the University and shall have passed the examinations prescribed by the University under conditions laid down in its Statutes or Regulations.

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