Public Relations Committee

CHAPTER V: COUNCIL, COMMITTEES AND CELLS

80Public Relations Committee

Brief: This section establishes the structure and role of the Public Relations Committee. It identifies membership or composition where applicable, explains the body’s functions and decision-making responsibilities, and records procedural details such as meetings, quorum, nomination or reporting duties when the Act provides them.

(1)There shall be a Public Relations Committee to manage the University’s image, fostering positive relationships with various stakeholders, and ensuring effective communication both internally and externally.

(2)The Public Relations Committee shall consist of the following members: -

(a)Vice Chancellor, Chairperson;

(b)Pro-Vice Chancellor;

(c)Dean (Academic, Affairs);

(d)Director, Student Affairs;

(e)Director, Constituent Colleges;

(f)Director, Affiliated Colleges; and

(g)Director, Public Relations and Community Outreach – Member Secretary.

(3)The quorum for all the meetings of the committee shall be set at half of total members with mandatory presence of the Chairperson.

(4)No statement or press release or any material on behalf of the University shall be released to any media organisation or platform without the explicit permission of the cell.

(5)The Committee shall convene its meeting quarterly or as and when required by the Chairperson.