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3. University Governance and Management

3.1. Introduction
Governance of DU is the prime responsibility of the Board of Trustees (BoT) and Board of Directors
(BoD), whereas the routine management is the responsibility of the Vice Chancellor (VC), with the
help of the University Council (UC) and the Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC). The BoT concentrates
on academic and administrative matters and overall development of the University, whereas the

BoD looks after the University budget and financial matters.
The VC is the sole link between the BoT and the University. As the head of the institution, the VC

reports to the BoT, the governing body of DU. At the same time, as a member of the BoT he is
responsible for conveying the decisions of the BoT to the University stakeholders concerned.

3.2. Organisational Structure
DU has a clear organizational structure, showing various academic and administrative units and
key positions within the University, with well-defined roles and delegated responsibilities for

these positions. The lines of authority and responsibility are clearly defined and reporting is done
hierarchically.
The VC is the head of the University and is responsible for its day-to-day management. He is
assisted by the DVC in the performance of his duties. In addition, there is a UC, which is the main
decision-making body at DU, to assist the VC. The VC acts on the advice of the UC at all times,

except for routine decisions.
The two main executive officials at DU (VC and DVC) have a number of academic, administrative
and service units under their direct control and are responsible for their smooth functioning, in

coordination with the heads of these units.

3.3. Board of Trustees
The BoT is established with a decree from the founders of the University and consist of 11
members of the founders or otherwise. Its membership includes the VC and a number of
experienced and qualified academics. It also has one representative from the MoHERI. The

membership of the Board is for four (4) years subject to renewal.
The BoT exercises all the overseeing authority necessary in managing the affairs of the University,
safeguarding its interests and in accomplishing its mission. The BoT can delegate some of its
functions and responsibilities to the VC or the UC.

The main responsibilities of BoT include: approval of the Bylaws, policies and procedures to
govern the affairs of University; approval of the organizational structure; appointment of the VC
and the DVC; approval of the appointment of the members of the UC; approval of the future plans

for developing the University; approval of the financial policies and developmental budget in
coordination with the BoD.

3.4. Vice Chancellor
The VC of DU is appointed by the BoT and is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the
University. The VC represents DU in all its business with other institutions and parties.

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