University Governance
Legal Status:
- The University of Ghana was established by the University of Ghana Act, 1961 (Act 79) to replace the then University College of Ghana. The Act was amended in 2010 by the University of Ghana Act, 2010 (Act 806).
- The University is a body corporate with a legal personality and can sue and be sued in its own name.
- It is a public tertiary institution and currently receives funding from the Government of Ghana
- The University is a tax-exempt institution per the Internal Revenue Act, 2000 (Act 592) and also exempted from paying property rates imposed by the local government.
Governance:
- The University of Ghana is governed by the University Council consisting of eighteen (18) members. The duties of the Council include but are not limited to determining the strategic direction of the University, promoting means of generating income for the university and appointing professors to the University.
- The Vice Chancellor is the academic and administrative head and Chief Disciplinary Officer of the University.
- The Registrar is the Chief Operating Officer responsible for the day to day administration of the affairs of the University.
Rules & Regulations
View UG governing laws and policies.
Boards and Committees
In accordance with the Statutes of the University of Ghana, as amended, the Office of Legal Counsel services several Adhoc and Statutory Boards and Committees of the University. These include:
Member |
Administrative, Directors & Deputy Directors |
Member |
Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee |
Member |
Agricultural Commercialization Implementation Team |
Member Member |
Independent Supply Implementation Team Intellectual Property |
Member |
Procurement & Tender Committee |
Member
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Yiri Lodge Management Committee |
In Attendance |
Academic Board |
In Attendance |
Business & Executive Committee |
In Attendance |
College Academic Board |
In Attendance |
College Finance & Development Committee |
In Attendance |
Disciplinary Committee for Senior Members |
In Attendance |
Disciplinary Committee for Senior & Junior Staff |
In Attendance |
Disciplinary Committee for Junior Staff |
In Attendance |
GUSS Superannuation Management Committee |
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Secretariat |
Anti-Corruption Committee |
Secretariat |
University of Ghana Appeals Board |
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