Section 16. Authorities of the University

16. Authorities of the University .—The following shall be the authorities of the University, namely:— (1) the Board; (2) the Academic Council; (3) the Finance Committee; (4) the Research Programme Committee; (5) the Extension Education Advisory Committee; (6) the Board of Studies; and (7) such other authorities as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 16. (1) Each Department shall have a Board of Studies. (2) The constitution of a Board of Studies and the term of office of its members shall be provided by the Ordinances. (3) The functions of a Board of Studies shall be to approve subjects for research for various degrees and other requirements of research degrees and to recommend to the concerned Board in the manner — prescribed by the Ordinances (a) courses of studies and appointment of examiners for courses, but excluding research degrees; (b) appointment of supervisors of research; and (c) measures for the improvement of the standard of teaching and research: Provided that the above functions of a Board of Studies shall, during the period of three years immediately after the commencement of the Act, be performed by the Department. Finance Committee