Section 14 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014
- (1)Save as otherwise provided in this section, the term of office of member of the Board, other than the ex officio member, shall be three years from the date of nomination.
- (2)The term of office of an ex officio member shall continue so long as he holds the office by virtue of which he is a member.
- (3)The term of office of a member nominated under clause (h) of sub-section (2) of section 13 shall be two years from the date of nomination.
- (4)A member of the Board, other than an ex officio member, who fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the Board, shall cease to a member of the Board.
- (5)Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, an outgoing member shall, unless the Council directs, continue in office until another person is nominated as a member in his place.
- (6)Members of the Board shall be entitled to such allowances, as may be specified in the Statutes, for attending meetings of the Board or as may be convened by the Institute.
Summary
- Most nominated members of the Board of Governors serve a term of three years.
- Members who hold their position because of their main job (ex officio members) stay on the Board as long as they hold that main job.
- The two professors nominated to the Board serve a shorter term of two years.
- If a regular member misses three Board meetings in a row, they lose their spot on the Board.
- Members receive allowances for attending meetings, but not a regular salary.
- An outgoing member will usually stay in their role until a replacement is chosen, unless told otherwise by the Council.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How long do Board members usually serve?
Regular nominated members serve for three years.
2. Do members get paid for being on the Board?
They do not get a salary, but they receive allowances for attending meetings as specified in the Statutes.
3. What happens if a member keeps missing meetings?
Any member (except those holding the seat by virtue of their job) who fails to attend three consecutive meetings is removed from the Board.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 14 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014, what is the consequence for a nominated member who repeatedly skips Board meetings?
Q2.Under Section 14 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014, most nominated members serve for three years. However, what is the term limit for the members nominated under Section 13 clause (h), who are the two Professors nominated by the Senate?
Q3.Under Section 14 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014, when does the term of an ex officio member (someone on the Board because of their external job) expire?
Q4.Under Section 14 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014, what happens when a regular nominated member's term expires but no replacement has been chosen yet?