eSwatini
University of Swaziland Act
Act 2 of 1983
- Commenced on 11 March 1983
- [This is the version of this document at 1 December 1998.]
Part I – Preliminary
1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the University of Swaziland Act.2. Interpretation
In this Act unless the context otherwise requires—“Bursar” means the Bursar of the University appointed under section 12;“Chancellor” means the Chancellor appointed under section 8;“Council” means the council of the University established under section 14;“Pro Vice-Chancellor” means the Pro Vice-Chancellor appointed under section 10;“Faculty” means a faculty of the University established under section 19;“Financial year” means the period referred to under section 26;“Former University” means the University of Botswana and Swaziland established under the University of Botswana and Swaziland Order, 1976 and the University of Botswana Lesotho and Swaziland;“Graduate” means a graduate of the University or of the former University;“Minister” means the Minister responsible for Education;“Lecturer” means a lecturer of the University;“Registrar” means the Registrar appointed under section 11;“Senate” means the Senate established under section 17;“Statute” means a Statute made by the Council under section 15;“Student” means a student of the University;“University” means the University of Swaziland established under section 3;“Vice-Chancellor” means the Vice-Chancellor appointed under section 9.Part II – Establishment and functions of the University
3. Establishment of the University
4. Membership of the University
5. Objects and functions of the University
6. Custody and authentication of common seal
7. Degrees, diplomas, etc.
Part III – Officers of the University
8. Chancellor
9. Vice Chancellor
10. Pro Vice-Chancellor
There shall be a Pro Vice-Chancellor who shall act as Vice-Chancellor during a vacancy in that office or during the absence, inability or incapacity of the Vice-Chancellor.11. Registrar
12. Bursar
There shall be a Bursar of the University who shall be appointed by the Council in such manner and under such conditions as provided for in the statutes, and who shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the financial administration of the University.13. Librarian
There shall be a librarian of the University who shall be appointed by the Council in such manner and under such conditions as provided for in the Statutes, and who shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the Libraries of the University.Part IV – Council of the University
14. Council
15. Statutes
16. Powers and duties of the Council
Part V – The Senate
17. Establishment and composition of the Senate
18. Powers and duties of the Senate
The Senate shall have powers and perform such duties as are prescribed by this Act and by the Statutes.18bis. Validation of decisions of Senate and Council
Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, any decisions or resolutions made by the Council or the Senate since 11th March, 1983 but before the date of publication of this Act shall be deemed to be valid in spite of any irregularities or deficiencies in the composition of these bodies or irregularities or deficiencies in the elections or appointments of their members or any other irregularities or deficiencies whatsoever:Provided that the decision or resolution of the Council of 4th August, 1995 shall not be validated by this section.[Added A.3/1997]Part VI – Faculties
19. Faculties of the University
20. Deans
Part VII – Staff of the University
21. Academic and Administrative Staff
22. Appointment of staff
Part VIII – Students of the University
23. Students
The students of the University shall be those who—24. Students’ Representative Council
Part IX – Financial provisions
25. Funds, assets and liabilities
The funds, assets and liabilities of the University shall consists of—26. Financial year
The financial year of the University shall be the period from the first of April in one year to the thirty-first of March in the following year or in respect of the first accounting period, a period whether shorter or longer than twelve months as the Council may determine.27. Estimates
28. Accounts and audit
Part X – Repeal, transitional & consequential provisions
29. Repeal of the University of Botswana and Swaziland Order, 1976 and the University College of Swaziland Order, 1976
The University of Botswana and Swaziland Order, No. 29 of 1976 and the University College of Swaziland Order, No. 30 of 1976 are hereby repealed.30. Transitional
31. Transfer and vesting of assets and liabilities
On the commencement of this Act, all assets and liabilities of the former University shall be dealt with in accordance with any agreement which may be entered into between the constituent colleges of such University.32. Saving of agreements, deeds, actions, etc.
All agreements, awards, contracts, deeds and other instruments and all proceedings which immediately before the commencement of this Act were existing or pending in favour of or against the College shall continue and may be carried into effect, enforced and prosecuted by or in favour of or against the University to the same extent or in like manner as if the University instead of the former University had been party to or interested in the same.History of this document
01 December 1998 this version
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11 March 1983
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1. | Swaziland Government Gazette dated 1997-06-26 number 265 | |
2. | Swaziland Government Gazette dated 2006-08-18 number 097 |