Council Committees

FINANCE, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Functions of the Finance, Planning and Development Committee

The Finance, Planning and Development Committee shall be composed of 9 Members and perform the following  functions:

a) Advise Council on financial, planning and development matters of the University.

b) Consider and present the Annual and Supplementary budget estimates to the Council for approval.

c) Consider proposals for revenue generation.

d) Monitor budget performance through quarterly financial reports; advise.

e) Receive and consider requests for re-allocation of funds in the approved annual budgets.

f) Periodically review the status of the assets of the University; and

g) Consider and handle any other matters referred to it by Council. 

Mr. Moses Ogal  Opio

Chairperson

 

Mr.  Hannington Ashaba  

Member

 

Dr. Stevens Kisaka

Member

 

Ms. Jolly Uzamukunda Karabaaya

Member

 

Dr. Grace Kagoro Rugunda

Member 

 

Vice Chancellor

Member

 

Deputy Vice Chancellor (F&A)

Member

 

Mr. Charles Kakuru

Member 

 

Eng. Patrick Mujunansi

Member 

 

Assoc. Prof. Robert Bitariho

Member 

 

Ms. Stella Dusabe Byarugaba

 

Member 

Guild Representative

Member

 

University Secretary

Secretariate

 

APPOINTMENTS BOARD

The Appointments Board.

The Appointments Board shall be composed of nine (9) members in accordance with section 50(2) of the Act and perform the following functions:

a) Be responsible to the Council for the appointment, promotion, removal from service and discipline of staff of the University.

b) Advise Council on the organization and staffing levels of the University;

c) Advise Council on staff development.

d) Make recommendations to the Council concerning terms and conditions of service of staff and;

e) Consider and handle any other matters referred to it by Council.

Dr. Stevens Kisaka

Chairperson

 

Mrs. Clare Nduhuura

Member

Ms. Sarah Nyachwo Mwaka

Member

Ms. Jolly Uzamukunda Karabaaya

Member

Mr. Robert M. Kakyebezi

Member

Vice Chacellor

Member

Dr. Pius Ariho

Member

Mr. Charles Kakuru

Member

Dr. Joseph Ngonzi

Member

University Secretary

Member

Assoc. Prof. Charles Tushabomwe-Kazooba

In-Attendance

STUDENTS WELFARE AND DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

Functions of the Students’ Welfare and Disciplinary Committee

The Students’ Welfare and Disciplinary Committee shall be composed of 9 members and shall perform the

following functions:

a) Advise Council on the establishment, organization, and control of the University halls of residence and standards governing external students’ accommodation;

b) Handle students’ disciplinary cases and appeals referred or brought to it from time to time;

c) Handle reports received on the welfare of students.

d) Develop and review policies governing the welfare and discipline of students;

e) Oversee the counselling and guidance services of students;

f) Promote and oversee the development of games and sports;

g) Handle other matters related to students’ welfare, enhancement of student facilities and student services and affairs;

h) Oversee the implementation of key policies on sexual harassment, HIV/AIDS, special needs and Gender

i) Report periodically to the Council about the Committee activities, issues, and related recommendations; and

j) Perform any other duties that the council may determine

 

Ms. Sarah Nyachwo Mwaka

Chairperson

Mrs. Clare Nduhuura

Member

Mr. Robert Kakyebezi

Member

Dr. Nicholas Kamara

Member

Vice Chancellor

Member

Deputy Vice Chancellor (AA)

Member

Eng. Patrick Mujunansi

Member

Mrs. Stella Dusabe Byarugaba

Member

Assoc. Prof. Robert Bitariho

Member

Dr. Joseph Ngonzi

Member

Guild President

Member

Students Representative

Member

University Secretary

Secretariate

ESTATES AND WORKS COMMITTEE

Functions of the Estates and Works Committee.

The Estates and Works Committee shall be composed of 9 members and it shall perform the following functions:

a) Advise on the management and utilization of MUST property;

b) Advise on the acquisition, disposal, and lease of university property and other assets in accordance with MUST’s development plans;

c) Recommend the location of works for which funds have been approved and released and the sequence of their execution;

d) Ensure that approved works are executed on and within MUST’s property and in line with the law;

e) Ensure security of university property;

f) Formulate policies and practices that will safeguard university property.

g) Set and periodically review the planned maintenance procedure and standards not only for buildings

and other physical structures but also for grounds maintenance, sewerage, and garbage disposal;

h) Report periodically to the Council about the Committee activities, issues, and related recommendations;

i) Periodically inspect the existing property and ongoing works to ensure professional and other standards and update Council on likely changes and the financial implications;

j) Periodically check and ensure that the Assets Register is accurate and up to date;

k) Consider and handle any other duties as the Council may direct.

 

Eng. Kagoro Assiimwe

Chairperson

Dr. Nicholas T. Kamara

Member

Mr. Hannington Ashaba

Member

Ms. Sarah Nyachwo Mwaka

Member

Dr. Stevens Kisaka

Member

Vice Chancellor

Member

Deputy Vice Chancellor (AA)

Member

Deputy Vice Chancellor (F&A)

Member

Dr. Grace Kagoro Rugunda

Member

Students’ Representative

Member

Dr. Pius Ariho

Member

University Secretary

Secretariate

AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Functions of the Audit and Risk Committee

The Audit and Risk Management Committee shall be composed of 9 members who shall be external members

save for the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance and Administration) and the University Secretary

and shall perform the following functions:

a) Oversee the internal auditing function of the University;

b) Consider the effectiveness of the internal control system of the University, including information security and control;

c) Obtain internal and external audit reports together with management’s responses and follow up on the implementation of management’s planned actions;

d) Review of the Audit Charter, audit plans, internal audit activities with management and the Internal Auditor;

e) Review the findings of any examinations by regulatory agencies;

f) Report periodically to the Council about the Committee activities, issues, and related recommendations;

g) Conduct or authorize investigations into any matters within its scope of responsibility.

h) To handle all issues related to the Intellectual Property of the University and make recommendations to Council.

i) To consider and handle any other duties that the Council may determine

 

Mr. Hannington Ashaba 

Chairperson

Mr. Moses Ogal  Opio

Member

Eng. Kagoro Assiimwe

Member

Mr. Robert M. Kakyebezi

Member

Dr. Henry Mwebesa

Member

Dr. Nicholas Kamara

Member

Vice Chancellor

Member

Deputy Vice Chancellor (F&A)

Member

University Secretary

Secretariate

LEGAL, RULES AND PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE

Dr. Stevens Kisaka

 

Chairperson

Ms. Sarah Nyachwo Mwaka

Member

 

Ms. Jolly Uzamukunda Karabaaya

Member

 

Dr. Robert Bitariho

Member

 

Vice Chancellor

Member

 

Deputy Vice Chancellor (AA)

Member

 

University Secretary

Secretariate