UNIVERSITY AUTHORITIES--UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS--Elections to [i] the Syndicate, [ii] the Senate and [iii] the Standing Committee of the Academic Council by the Academic Council

**Executive Summary** This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette notifies the election of members to the Syndicate, Senate, and Standing Committee of the Academic Council by the Academic Council of the University of Madras. Elections are held under specific sections of the Madras University Act, 1923. The election is scheduled for the date of the Academic Council meeting on Saturday, February 24, 2024. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Election Announcement:** * Elections are announced for the Syndicate, Senate, and Standing Committee of the Academic Council by the Academic Council of the University of Madras. * The elections are held under Section 18-1[a], Section 14-1[a], and Section 24[k] of the Madras University Act, 1923. * **Syndicate Election (Section 18-1[a]):** * Five members are to be elected by the Academic Council. * Four of the elected members shall be teachers of affiliated colleges (as per statute). * One elected member shall be a teacher of approved colleges (as per statute). * **Senate Election (Section 14-1[a]):** * Ten members are to be elected by the Academic Council. * At least five of the elected members shall be teachers of Affiliated Colleges (as per statute). * **Standing Committee of the Academic Council Election (Section 24[k]):** * Three members are to be elected by the Academic Council. * One member shall be a member of the Syndicate. * Two members shall be Principals or Teachers (as per statute) of Affiliated Colleges. * **Election Date:** * The election will be conducted on the date of the meeting of the Academic Council. * Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, February 24th, 2024. **Impact Analysis** **Academic Council Members** * **Impact:** The Academic Council members are directly impacted by this notification as they are responsible for electing members to the Syndicate, Senate, and Standing Committee. * **Action Required:** Academic Council members need to participate in the election process to elect members to the specified bodies. **Teachers and Principals of Affiliated and Approved Colleges** * **Impact:** Eligible teachers and principals from affiliated and approved colleges are impacted as they are potential candidates for election to the Syndicate, Senate, and Standing Committee. * **Action Required:** Eligible individuals should consider nominating themselves or others for the elections and participate in the election process if nominated. **University of Madras** * **Impact:** These elections influence the governance and academic direction of the University. * **Action Required:** Ensure elections are conducted fairly and according to the established processes.

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