Section 14 of The National Institute of Fashion Technology Act, 2006
- (1)The Chairperson shall ordinarily preside at the meetings of the Board and at the Convocations of the Institute.
- (2)The Chairperson shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by this Act or the Statutes.
Summary
- The Chairperson is the officer who normally presides over the meetings of the Board.
- The Chairperson is responsible for presiding over the Convocations of the Institute.
- The Chairperson can perform other duties if they are assigned by this Act.
- The Chairperson can exercise additional powers if they are specified under the Statutes of the Institute.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who normally leads the Board meetings under this Act?
The Chairperson ordinarily presides at the meetings of the Board of Governors.
2. Who is responsible for presiding over graduation ceremonies?
The Chairperson of the Institute is designated to ordinarily preside over the Convocations.
3. Can the Chairperson perform duties not mentioned in Section 14?
Yes, the Chairperson can exercise other powers and perform other duties assigned by the Act or the Statutes.
4. What does "ordinarily preside" mean in plain words?
It means that under normal circumstances, the Chairperson will run the meetings and convocations, though exceptions can occur if they are unavailable.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 14 of The National Institute of Fashion Technology Act, 2006, which two events does the Chairperson ordinarily preside over?
Q2.Under Section 14 of The National Institute of Fashion Technology Act, 2006, how can additional powers and duties be assigned to the Chairperson?
Q3.Under Section 14 of The National Institute of Fashion Technology Act, 2006, what is the significance of the word "ordinarily" in relation to the Chairperson presiding over meetings and convocations?
Q4.Under Section 14 of The National Institute of Fashion Technology Act, 2006, if a dispute arises regarding whether the Chairperson can perform a specific administrative duty, which document should be checked first for assigned roles?