**Executive Summary**
This document, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on September 26, 2018, announces elections to the Senate and the Standing Committee of the Academic Council by the Academic Council of the University of Madras. The elections are scheduled for September 29, 2018. Newly elected members will hold office from September 29, 2018 to September 28, 2019.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Elections Announced:** Elections for positions within the Senate and the Standing Committee of the Academic Council are to be held. The elections are in accordance with the Madras University Act, 1923, Section 14-1 (a) - Other Members [2] and Section 24[k].
* **Senate Election Details:**
* Three members must be elected to the Senate by the Academic Council from among its members.
* The elected members' term will run from September 29, 2018, to September 28, 2019.
* **Standing Committee Election Details:**
* One member, either a Principal or a Teacher of Affiliated Colleges, must be elected to the Standing Committee by the Academic Council.
* The term for the newly elected member is from September 29, 2018, to September 28, 2019.
* **Election Date:**
* The election will take place on Saturday, September 29, 2018, during the Academic Council meeting.
**Impact Analysis**
**Academic Council Members**
* **Impact:** Academic Council members are responsible for electing members to the Senate and the Standing Committee of the Academic Council.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the election process scheduled for September 29, 2018.
**Principals and Teachers of Affiliated Colleges**
* **Impact:** Eligible for election to the Standing Committee of the Academic Council.
* **Action Required:** Consider standing for election and participate in the election process.
**University of Madras Administration**
* **Impact:** Will have new members on its Senate and Standing Committee of the Academic Council.
* **Action Required:** On September 29th, 2018, conduct elections to the Senate and the Standing Committee of the Academic Council.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette publishing government notifications.
Part VI-Section 3(b): Section of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette containing notifications issued by quasi-government bodies and public sector undertakings.
University of Madras: University where elections to the Senate and the Standing Committee of the Academic Council are being conducted.
Madras University Act, 1923: Governing legislation for the University of Madras, defining the structure and functioning of the Senate and Academic Council.
Chennai: City where the University of Madras is located and where the gazette is published.