The University Council

(1) The governing body of the University is a Council consisting of:

(a) a chairperson, nominated by the President;

(b) the Vice-Chancellor;

(c) five persons nominated by the President;

(d) one representative of the National Council for Tertiary Education;

(e) two elected members of Convocation representing the professorial and the non-professorial staff;

(f) one elected representative of the University Teachers Association of Ghana;

(g) one elected representative of the University branch of the Federation of Universities Senior Staff Association of Ghana;

(h) one elected representative of the Teachers and Education Workers Union;

(i) one elected representative of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools;

(j) one elected representative of the undergraduate students of the University elected by the Students Representative Council;

(k) one elected representative of the graduate students of the University elected by the University branch of the Graduate Students Association; and

(l) one representative of the alumni of the University.

(2) The President, in making the nominations under paragraphs (a) and (c) of subsection (1), shall have regard to the academic qualifications, leadership qualities, gender, expertise in finance, management, knowledge and relevant experience in health and allied sciences.

(3) The Chairperson and other members of the Council shall be appointed by the President in accordance with article 70 of the Constitution.

(4) The chairperson of the University Council shall preside at the Congregation and other meetings and ceremonies of the University in the absence of the Chancellor.