14. Membership, Constitution, Quorum and Tenure of the Academic Council. - (1) The Academic Council shall consist of the following members, namely:- (a) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Chairperson ex officio; (b) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor; (c) the Chief Surveyor, Directorate-General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways (Department of Shipping), Government of India, or his nominee; (d) the Nautical Advisor, Directorate-General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways (Department of Shipping), Government of India, or his nominee; (e) the Deans of Schools of Studies; (f) all Directors of University maintained Campuses; (g) all Heads of University teaching Departments; (h) one Professor from each University teaching Department by rotation on the basis of seniority to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (i) three eminent experts in the field of maritime studies and related subjects, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; and (j) two Principals of recognised colleges. (2) The Registrar shall be ex officio Secretary to the Academic Council, but shall have no right to vote. (3) Nine members of the Academic Council shall form a quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council. (4) The members of the Academic Council other than ex officio members, shall hold office for a term of three years. (5) The Academic Council shall meet at least twice a year. | 