University of New Brunswick Act

Table of Contents
Preamble
PART 1
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
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Definitions
Board
Board of Deans
Chancellor
prescribed
President
property
real property
Senates
teaching staff
tenure
University
References to Senate of the University and University Council
References to The University Senate
PART 2
UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
Division A
Continuation of University

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6(1)
6(2)
6(3)
6(4)
6(5)
6(6)

Continuation of University
Powers
Real property of the University
Limitation Period respecting University real property
Vesting of University property
Exemption from taxation
Powers respecting University property
Rule against perpetuities
Division B
Board of Governors

7(1)
7(2)
7(3)
7(4)
7(5)
8(1)
8(2)
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Board of Governors
Chair and Vice-Chair
Chair to preside at meetings
Absence of Chair
Declaration of Board Vacancy
Powers of Board
Board to act in best interests of University
Decisions on questions as to powers
Powers vested in Board
Board by-laws
Regulations
Preservation of rights
Regulations Act not applicable

Division C
President and Officers
15(1)
15(2)
15(3)
15(4)
15(5)
15(6)
15(7)
16(1)
16(2)
16(3)
16(4)
16(5)

Appointment of President
Presidents duties
Vacancy in office of President
Joint Review Committee
Presidents annual reports to Board and Senate
Presidents reports and recommendations on University matters
No restrictions on general rights, powers, privileges, duties
Chancellor
Five-year term
Chancellor to hold office at Boards pleasure
Reappointment of Chancellor
Duties of Chancellor
Division D
Senates

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18(1)
18(2)
18(3)
18(4)
18(5)

Composition of Senates
Responsibilities of Senates
Senate by-laws and regulations
Approval of Senate by-laws and regulations
Recommendations transmitted through Chair
Senates not to impose financial obligations
Division E
Board of Deans

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20(1)
20(2)
20(3)
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Composition of Board of Deans

Responsibilities of Board of Deans
Powers of Board of Deans
Board Approval of Board of Deans by-laws, rules and regulations
Authority respecting non-academic disciplinary matters
PART 3
GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Graduates of former College of New Brunswick and former Kings College

No action against Board members without Attorney Generals consent
Prohibition against use of crest and coat of arms
University Seal
Audit of Accounts
Annual Report to Lieutenant-Governor in Council
PART 4
TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
[Transition provisions to be inserted if necessary]
PART 5: REPEAL AND COMMENCEMENT

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Repeal of previous Act

Commencement