Date: 2017-03-29Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
TAMIL NADU VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI.-Elected as a Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from among themselves to the Board of Management of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated March 29, 2017, contains notifications from heads of departments and university authorities. The notification concerns the constitution of a selection committee for the Vice-Chancellor of Periyar University and the election of a member to the Board of Management of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. Nominations for the Periyar University selection committee are due by 3:00 PM on April 13, 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
*Periyar University Vice-Chancellor Selection Committee*
* A selection committee must be formed under the Periyar University Act, 1997, Section 12, subsections (1) and (2), to appoint the Vice-Chancellor.
* Each Senate or Syndicate member can nominate one highly qualified individual who is not affiliated with the University.
* Nomination forms are available at the Registrar's office and must be submitted by the proposer, seconder, or proposed nominee before 3:00 PM on April 13, 2017.
* Nominations require the written consent of both the proposer and seconder, who must be Senate members. The nominee must also sign the nomination form.
* Scrutiny of nominations will occur on the same day as the deadline at 3:15 PM in the Registrar's office; proposers, seconders, and proposed nominees are welcome to attend.
* A list of valid nominations will be posted, and a copy sent to the nominees if they were not present at the scrutiny.
* Nominees can withdraw their names with a written letter attested by another Senate member via registered post, with at least seven clear days' notice.
* If only one person is nominated and does not withdraw, they are deemed elected by the Senate to the Committee.
* If more than one person is validly nominated, Senate members will be notified of the date and time fixed by the Vice-Chancellor for the election meeting, and a list of nominees will be sent to each member of the Senate no less than ten clear days before the meeting.
* The election is to be held at the next ordinary meeting of the Senate.
* Elections will use a secret ballot, with appropriately marked and sealed ballot boxes.
* Members must cast ballots in person; proxies are not allowed.
* Procedures are detailed for marking ballots, handling spoiled ballots, and counting votes.
* The Statutes related to the nomination and election of a person by the Senate apply to the nomination and election of a person by the Syndicate, with 'Syndicate' replacing 'Senate' where necessary.
* The Syndicate is competent to elect such nominee to the Committee with consent of the concerned nominee to serve on the committee.
* Nomination papers not superscribed, sent by registered post or not delivered in person or by messenger are declared invalid.
*Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Board of Management Member*
* Dr. S. Muthaiah has been elected as a member of the Board of Management of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University.
* This election is in accordance with Section 18(2)(h) of the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Act.
* The term lasts for three years or until Dr. Muthaiah is no longer a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, effective February 1, 2017.
**Impact Analysis**
**Periyar University Senate and Syndicate Members**
**Impact**
They are responsible for nominating and electing members to the Vice-Chancellor selection committee.
**Action Required**
Nominate individuals, attend the meeting, and vote for the selection committee member.
**Potential Vice-Chancellor Nominees for Periyar University**
**Impact**
They may be nominated and potentially selected for the Vice-Chancellor selection committee.
**Action Required**
Indicate consent to be nominated and potentially serve on the committee.
**Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Board of Management**
**Impact**
A new member has been elected to the board.
**Action Required**
Acknowledge and integrate the new member into the board's activities.
**Dr. S. Muthaiah**
**Impact**
He has been elected as a member of the Board of Management of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University.
**Action Required**
Participate in Board of Management activities for the duration of the term.
Key Entities Referenced
Periyar University Act, 1997: Governs the establishment, management, and operations of Periyar University.
Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University: A university focused on veterinary and animal sciences in Tamil Nadu.
Periyar University, Salem: A state university located in Salem, Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly: The unicameral legislature of the state of Tamil Nadu.
Chennai: Capital city of Tamil Nadu, where Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University is located.