Tenure

Subject to the provisions in Section 38 (3) (4) of the Act;

• All elected and appointed members other than the representatives of students shall hold office for four years and shall be eligible for a re-election.
• The Students representatives on the University Council shall hold office for one year and shall be eligible for a re-election as long as they are students of the University.

Cessation of Membership

The office of a member of Council shall become vacant under the following conditions;

• Upon death
• Upon ceasing to be a representative of the particular office or body by virtue of which that person became a member of the University Council.
• Upon resignation of a member; or
• Upon being adjudged bankrupt or of unsound mind.
• Upon  an  external  member  of  Council  becoming  a  salaried  employee    of  the University.
• Upon a conviction and sentence of a criminal offence 
• Upon being recalled by two thirds of the representatives that elected a member
• Missing three consecutive meetings without notification or justifiable reason.

Removal from Office

The chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Chairperson of a committee and any Member of Council may be removed from holding office upon a motion signed by two thirds of the members of Council clearly stating the grounds for removal of a member being presented to the Council, on condition  that  the  person  holding  such  position  shall  be  accorded  fifteen  days’ notice within which to lodge their defense.