Section 11 of The Kalakshetra Foundation Act, 1993
The Governing Board shall consist of--
- (a)a Chairperson, who shall be a person of high eminence in public life, to be appointed by the Central Government;
- (b)not more than twelve Members to be nominated by the Central Government from amongst persons who--
- (i)have rendered valuable service to Kalakshetra;
- (ii)have been connected with, or have knowledge of art, culture, folk arts and crafts;
- (iii)are eminent artistes; and
- (iv)are patrons of art and culture;
- (c)two persons, possessing one or more of the qualifications referred to in sub-clauses (i) to (iv) of clause (b), to be nominated by the State Government;
- (d)two officers of the Central Government, not below the rank of a Deputy Secretary, to be nominated by that Government, to represent the Ministry of the Central Government dealing with culture, ex officio;
- (e)one officer of the State Government, not below the rank of Joint Secretary, to be nominated by that Government, to represent the Department of Education of that Government, ex officio; and
- (f)the Director, ex officio.
Summary
- The Governing Board is led by a Chairperson who is highly eminent in public life and appointed by the Central Government.
- The Central Government nominates up to twelve members who have served Kalakshetra, know about arts and crafts, or are eminent artists and patrons.
- The State Government nominates two members who possess similar artistic qualifications and knowledge.
- The Central Government includes two of its own officers from the culture ministry, acting as ex officio members.
- The State Government includes one education officer, acting as an ex officio member.
- The Director of the Foundation automatically sits on the board as an ex officio member.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who chooses the head of the Governing Board?
The Central Government appoints the Chairperson, who must be someone of high eminence in public life.
2. Are there politicians or government bureaucrats on the board?
Yes, there are three specific government bureaucrats: two officers from the Central Government's culture ministry and one from the State Government's education department.
3. How many artists or cultural experts are on the board?
Up to fourteen in total. The Central Government can nominate up to twelve, and the State Government nominates two.
4. Does the Foundation's Director get a say on the board?
Yes, the Director is an ex officio member of the Governing Board.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 11 of The Kalakshetra Foundation Act, 1993, what is the maximum number of members the Central Government can nominate based specifically on their connection to art, culture, and Kalakshetra?
Q2.Under Section 11 of The Kalakshetra Foundation Act, 1993, what is the minimum required rank for the two officers representing the Central Government's culture ministry on the board?
Q3.Under Section 11 of The Kalakshetra Foundation Act, 1993, which department must the State Government officer on the board represent?
Q4.Under Section 11 of The Kalakshetra Foundation Act, 1993, who holds a seat on the Governing Board simply because of the job title they already hold (ex officio)?