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ACT XVIII OF 2009 ACT XVIII OF 2009 ABDUL WALI KHAN UNIVERSITY, MARDAN ACT, 2009 An Act to provide for the establishment of a University to be known as the Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan [Gazette of N.-W.F.P. Extraordinary, 24th October, 2009] No.PA/NWFP/Bills/2009/38482, dated 24-10-2009.--The Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan Bill, 2009 having been passed by the Provincial Assembly of North-West Frontier Province on 9th October, 2009 and assented to by the Governor of the North-West Frontier. Province on 20th October, 2009 is hereby published as an Act of the Provincial Legislature of the North-West Frontier Province. Preamble.---Whereas it is expedient to provide for the establishment of a University to be known as the Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan and for matters connected therewith and ancillary thereto, in the manner hereinafter appearing; It is hereby enacted as follows:--- CHAPTER - IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 24. Academic Council.---(1) There shall be an Academic Council of the University consisting of the following: (a) the Vice-Chancellor who shall be its Chairperson; (b) the Deans of Faculties and such Heads of Departments as may be prescribed; (c) the Directors of Advance Studies, Research and Technological Development; (d) five members representing the Departments, institutions and constituent colleges to be elected in the manner prescribed by the Senate; (e) two Principals of affiliated colleges, one each from public and private affiliated colleges; (f) five Professors including Emeritus Professors; (g) the Registrar; (h) the Controller of Examinations; and (i) the Librarian. (2) The Senate shall appoint the members of the Academic Council, other than the ex-officio members, on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor: Provided that as regards the five professors and the members representing the departments, constituent institutions and the constituent colleges, the Senate may, as an alternative to elections, prescribe a procedure for proposal of a panel of names by the Representation Committee set up in terms of section 26. Appointment of persons proposed by the Representation Committee may be made by the Senate on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor. (3) Members of the Academic Council shall hold office for three years. (4) The Academic Council shall meet at least once in six months. (5) The quorum for meetings of the Academic Council shall be two-third of the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one.