The functions of the Rector’s Council are:

• To act as a regular and frequent channel of communication between its members and with the Senate, the Rector and the University Board and its Executive Committee;
• To take decisions on academic issues delegated by the Senate and to report to the Senate thereon;
• To take decisions on urgent academic issues and to report to the Senate thereon;
• The approval of dates of sessions, registration periods, breaks, and examinations on the proposal of the Rector or Secretary-General;
• The approval of academic staff teaching assignments on the recommendation of Faculty Councils;
• The appointment and removal of examiners on the recommendation of Faculty Councils;
• To act as a policy, planning and resources forum on academic issues;
• To prepare business for the consideration of the Senate, University Board or its Executive Committee;
• To provide comment on proposals submitted by the Rector for the consideration of the Senate, University Board or its Executive Committee;
• To carry out all other functions of the Rector’s Council prescribed in the University Statute.

Members of the Council are:

 - The Rector,

- Pro-Rectors,

- Secretary-General,

- Deans of Faculties,

- Director of Institute for Environment and Health,

- Director of Language Centre,

- Director e-Learning Centre,

- President of the Student Parliament (non-voting)