Cap.25:33 PAei-AFRICAN MINERALS 1JNiVEI\SITY 01 Sctt:NcE AND TECIINOLO(;y No. 9/2016 (c) one representative nominated by the Ministry rcsponsi ble Cor Higher and Tertiary Education in Zimbabwe: and (d) one representative nominated by Ministry responsible for Mines in Zimbab\\c; and (e) one representative nominated by the Ministry responsible for hnancc in Zimbab\\C: and (f) one member representing the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe: and (g) one member representing the Nelson Mandela Institute of Excellence (NMJ) Board: and (h) (i) one member representing the PAMUST Academic Stall Association; and one member representing the PAMl IST Student Representati vc Counci I; and (j) three members appointed by PAMUST Senate: and four members representing regional chambers of mines: and four members representing regional Uni vcrsity councils or Commissions; and ( m) one member nominated by the Collaborating Nelson Mandcla Institute of Excellence (NMI) institutions; (k) (I) (n) (o) one member representing the African Union Commission; one member representing the African Academy of Sciences; (2) Mcm hers of Co unci I shall be appoi ntcd for a period not exceeding four years as the Chancellor may specify in their contracts or appointment, and arc eligible for reappointment. (3) In appointing the members of Council, the Minister shall endcvour to secure that at least half the appointed members or the council arc women. (4) The Minister shall en devour that at least half of the members of the council have experience in mineral sciences and mining technology. 13 Functions of Council (l) Subject to this Act and the Statutes, the Council shall- (a) with the approval of the Minister, appoint the Pro-Vice-Chancellors and the Registrar; (b) appoint the Bursar, the Librarian and other staff of the University: (c) Provided that the Council may delegate its duties under this paragraph to such committee as may be prescribed in the Statutes; on the recommendation of the Senate, institutc professorships and other academic offices. and abolish or hold in abeyance any such offices; (d) recei\·c and, if the Council considers it proper to do so, give effect to reports and recommendations from the Senate on those matters upon which Senate is authorised or required by this Act or the Statutes to make reports and recommendations; (c) cause to be prepared annually a statement of the income and e\pcnditure of the University during the previous financial year, and or the assets and liabilities of the University as on the last day of such year; (f) submit statements of income and c\penditure reJerred to in paragraph (c) to audit by an auditor appointed by the Council. and publish such statements and the auditor's reports thereon: (g) cause to be prepared annU<llly estimates or income and C\pencliture for the Collmvin~ financial year: 229