Section 23. Academic Council.

The Academic Council of a Cluster University shall consist of the following persons, all of whom shall be ex-officio members:–– (i) The Vice-Chancellor of the Cluster University concerned ; (ii) Principals of the Constituent Colleges or Autonomous Colleges or Affiliated Colleges of the Cluster University concerned nominated by the Vice-Chancellor ; (iii) The Deans of Faculties of the Cluster University concerned ; (iv) The Heads of Departments of the Cluster University concerned having the status of Professors or Associate Professors ; (v) Four Professors / Associate Professors from constituent/ autonomous/ affiliated colleges of the Cluster University concerned representing subjects other than those represented by the Principals, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor ; (vi) Deans of the faculties of the other Cluster University established under the provision of this Act ; and (vii) Two Professors of the other Cluster University established under the provisions of this Act.