The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Universities (Amendment) Bill 2024: Key Changes and Impact
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Universities (Amendment) Bill 2024 introduces important changes to the governance and administration of universities in the province. The bill, recently passed by the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, and academic autonomy in public universities.
Key Amendments:
- Governance Reforms: The bill restructures university governing bodies, ensuring better oversight and decision-making.
- Administrative Changes: The new act significantly streamlines university operations by redefining the roles of key officials. Notably, it replaces the Governor with the Chief Minister, ensuring a more direct administrative approach. Additionally, it clarifies the responsibilities of vice-chancellors, leading to more efficient governance.
- Faculty Appointments: New criteria for faculty recruitment and promotions are introduced to improve academic standards.
- The introduction of a Government audit in Pre-Audit under Section 16A is a major step toward improving financial transparency and accountability in public universities. There shall be a Government auditor to supervise and verify the pre-audit by auditor under Section 16A of this act. The government aims to minimize financial mismanagement and enhance the efficient use of resources in higher education institutions.
These amendments are expected to bring positive changes to the higher education sector in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, fostering academic excellence and better institutional management.
For detailed information, visit the official Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa website.
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