Section 18. Academic Council.

(1) The Academic Council of the University shall consist of the following members, namely:-- (i) Vice-Chancellor--Chairperson, ex officio; (ii) two academicians or professionals to be nominated by the Board of Governors --members; (iii) two academicians or professionals in the field of forensic science to be nominated by the Board of Governors--members; (iv) Director-cum-Chief Forensic Scientist, Directorate of Forensic Science Services, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India--member, ex officio; (v) Campus Directors--members, ex officio; (vi) one Dean or professor or associate professor from each discipline of the School, by rotation, to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor--members, ex officio; (vii) two representatives of industry or industry bodies in related sectors to be nominated by the Board of Governors--members. (2) The Executive Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Council. (3) The term of office of the members nominated under clauses (ii), (iii), (vi) and (vii) of sub-section (1) shall be three years, and the members shall be eligible for re-nomination for the next term.