S.L. 327.495 Art. 8Functions of the Board.

The functions of the Board shall be:

(a) to govern the affairs of the Institute subject to the provisions of this statute and of such regulations, policies or directions as may from time to time be approved by the Council and the Senate;

(b) to formulate the policy of the Institute, to supervise its activities and administration, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Board may:

(i) approve business plans and annual estimates of revenue and expenditure of the Institute for consideration and approval by the Council;

(ii) with the written concurrence of the Rector enter into agreements with third parties for funding of the Institute or of particular activities;

(iii) publish an annual report;

(iv) enrol the Institute in associations or institutions sharing its aims and interests;

(v) propose Regulations and Bye-Laws to the Senate;

(vi) require staff members of the Institute to produce reports on academic matters, including the curricula of courses of study, qualifications for admission to courses, examinations and certificates of attendance or qualification, as well as project proposals for external funding, and scientific publications;

(vii) recommend to the Council the creation or abolition of academic and non-academic posts in the Institute;

(viii) propose for approval to the Senate, Boards of Studies and Boards of Examiners for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.