Section 15 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Public-private Partnership) Act, 2017
- (1)Save as otherwise provided in this section, the term of office of the Chairperson or any other member of the Board, other than an ex officio member, shall be for a period of three years from the date of nomination.
- (2)The term of office of an ex officio member shall continue so long as the member holds the office by virtue of which he is a member.
- (3)A member of the Board, other than an ex officio member, who fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the Board without the leave of absence, shall cease to be a member of the Board.
- (4)One-third of the members of the Board shall form a quorum of the Board, provided at least three members are from members referred to in clauses other than clauses (e), (g) and (i) of sub-section (2) of section 14.
- (5)The members of the Board shall be entitled to such allowances, as may be laid down in Statutes, for attending meetings of the Board or as may be convened by the Institute.
Summary
- Most members of the Board serve a three-year term, starting from the day they are nominated.
- Members who are on the Board just because of their job title stay on the Board for as long as they hold that job.
- Any regular member who misses three Board meetings in a row without getting permission to be absent will lose their seat on the Board.
- To hold an official meeting, one-third of the total members must be present, and this must include at least three people who are not industry partners, faculty, or the Director.
- Members are allowed to receive payment for attending meetings, with the exact amounts set by the institute's rules.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How long does a normal Board member serve?
A normal member serves for a term of three years.
2. What happens if a member keeps missing meetings?
If a regular member fails to attend three consecutive meetings without asking for a leave of absence, they cease to be a member.
3. How many people need to be at a meeting for it to be official?
One-third of the total members must form a quorum, and at least three of them must be from outside the faculty, industry partners, and the Director's office.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 15 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Public-private Partnership) Act, 2017, how long is the term of office for a member who is not an ex officio member?
Q2.Under Section 15 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Public-private Partnership) Act, 2017, what causes a member to automatically lose their seat on the Board?
Q3.Under Section 15 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Public-private Partnership) Act, 2017, what is the basic quorum required to hold a valid Board meeting?
Q4.Under Section 15 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Public-private Partnership) Act, 2017, a quorum requires at least three members who are NOT from specific categories listed in Section 14. Based on the text, which of these individuals counts toward that three-member minimum?