Section 37: Byelaws

(1) The council may, with the approval of the Minister, make byelaws for the general administration of the institute and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, shall- (a) establish departments and constituent colleges of the institute; (b) provide the description of the awards of the institute; (c) provide the requirements for the awards; (d) regulate the conduct of examinations; (e) establish terms and conditions of service of its employees; (f) regulate the constitution and procedure of the meetings of the council; (g) regulate the establishment, composition and terms of reference of its committees; (h) determine the scales of fees and boarding charges; (i) provide for the constitution, functions and privileges of the students association; (j) regulate or provide for any other thing which requires regulating or provision in the performance of its functions. (2) The council may, after consultation with the board of studies, make byelaws providing for- (a) the academic organisation of the institute and, in particular, admission to the institute, the courses of instruction, the duration and number of terms of the institute and the granting of awards of the institute; (b) the grant of scholarships and studentship; (c) matters regarding connection of the institute with other institutions.