Section 18. Powers of the General Council

18. The General Council shall have the powers, (i) to make the recommendation for the appointment of Vice-Chancellor and to appoint Registrar and Finance Officer of the University under the provisions of this Act; (ii) to excercise of the powers and fuctions of the University referred to in section 5 and except where such powers are given to some other authority or officer of the University under the provisions of this Act; (iii) to review from time to time the broad policies and programmes of the University and to take measures for the improvement and development of the University; (iv) to consider and pass resolutions as deemed fit on the annual report, financial estimates, annual accounts and the audit reports on such accounts; (v) to delegate all or any of its powers, except the powers referred to in clause (i) to the Vice-Chancellor or any committee or any sub-committee or to any one or more of its members; and (vi) to perform such other functions as it may deem necessary for the efficient functioning and administration of the University.