Section 25 of The Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017
All appointments of the staff of the Institute, except that of the Managing Director, Secretary and Executive Director shall be made in accordance with the procedure laid down in the Statutes by—
- (a)the Governing Council, if the appointment is made on the academic staff in the post of Assistant Professor or above or if the appointment is made on the non-academic staff in any cadre, the maximum of the pay scale for which is the same or higher than that of Assistant Professor; and
- (b)the Managing Director, in any other case.
Summary
- This law explains who has the power to hire employees for the institute.
- It does not cover the hiring of top leaders like the Managing Director, the Secretary, or the Executive Directors.
- All hiring must follow the specific procedures set out in the institute's internal rules, known as Statutes.
- The Governing Council is responsible for hiring higher-level staff, such as Assistant Professors and those with similar or higher pay scales.
- The Managing Director is responsible for hiring all other staff members who do not fall under the Governing Council's authority.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who is responsible for hiring a new Professor under Section 25 of The Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017?
Under Section 25 of The Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017, the Governing Council is responsible for appointing academic staff at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher.
2. Does the Managing Director hire everyone at the institute under the Footwear Design Act?
No, under Section 25 of the Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017, the Managing Director only hires staff for positions that have lower pay or lower rank than an Assistant Professor.
3. Are the top directors of the institute hired using Section 25 of the Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017?
No, Section 25 of the Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017, specifically excludes the Managing Director, Secretary, and Executive Director from this general hiring process.
4. What rules must be followed when hiring staff under Section 25 of the Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017?
All appointments under Section 25 of the Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017, must follow the procedures laid down in the Statutes (the institute's internal rules).
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 25 of The Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017, which officer is NOT hired through the general appointment process described in this section?
Q2.According to Section 25 of The Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017, who has the authority to hire a non-academic staff member whose pay is higher than an Assistant Professor?
Q3.For positions not covered by the Governing Council, who makes the appointment under Section 25 of The Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017?
Q4.What document defines the procedure that must be followed for hiring under Section 25 of The Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017?