Sundaymail Editor
Rudo Mandiro
GOVERNMENT has approved the amendment of the State Universities Statutes Bill, which seeks to amend the thirteen University Acts to align them to the Constitution as well as create uniformity across university legislations.
Speaking during a post-Cabinet briefing Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said: “The Bill will amend all the University Acts in line with the Education 5.0 policy which places emphasis on teaching, research, community service, innovation and industrialisation for the production of quality goods and services.
“The Bill will provide for a lean and efficient University Council, and ensure gender balance and fair regional representation in the appointment of the members.”
Cabinet further noted that the Bill would align University Acts to the principles of good corporate governance in accordance with the Public Entities Corporate Governance Act (Chapter 20:07).
“The Bill will also standardise disciplinary procedures at all universities in order to remove cumbersome and costly processes.
“It will also provide for terms and conditions of service of staff members, and stipulate term limits for external members of the University Council,” added Minister Mutsvangwa.
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