Ordinance 11: Custody and use of the University Seal
11.1 In line with Article 2 of the Charter, the Common Seal of the University (the Seal) is kept in secure custody of the University Secretary on behalf of the Council.
11.2 The application of the Seal will be authenticated by the signature of two designated individuals as set out in the Financial Regulations and Scheme of Delegated Authority as follows: the Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, Vice-Chancellor and President, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, University Secretary, Finance Director, Chief Operating Officer, Director of Technology Estates and Facilities.
11.3 A Seal Book or Register is maintained by the University Secretary summarising the nature, date and other key information where the Common Seal has been affixed, and information on the individuals who have attested to this. The Register may be available for inspection by members of the Council, and by other parties where there is a lawful requirement, or the University Secretary considers it appropriate to do so.
11.4 Regulations and Policy on the use of the Seal are maintained by the University Secretary’s Office.
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Ordinances
- Ordinance 1
Definition of Ordinances - Ordinance 2
Members of the University - Ordinance 3
The Council - Ordinance 4
The Court - Ordinance 5
The Senate - Ordinance 6
University Executive Board - Ordinance 7
Officers of the University - Ordinance 8
Committees - Ordinance 9
Standing Orders of Senior University Committees - Ordinance 10
Auditors - Ordinance 11
Custody and use of the University Seal - Ordinance 12
Contracts - Ordinance 13
Academic Organisation - Ordinance 14
Examiners and Examinations - Ordinance 15
Boards of Studies - Ordinance 16
Deprivation or revocation of academic qualifications (formerly Ordinance 7) - Ordinance 17
Honorary degrees - Ordinance 18
Congregations (Graduation ceremonies) - Ordinance 19
University of York Students' Union - Ordinance 20
The Graduate Students' Association
Related links
Ordinances
- Ordinance 1
Definition of Ordinances - Ordinance 2
Members of the University - Ordinance 3
The Council - Ordinance 4
The Court - Ordinance 5
The Senate - Ordinance 6
University Executive Board - Ordinance 7
Officers of the University - Ordinance 8
Committees - Ordinance 9
Standing Orders of Senior University Committees - Ordinance 10
Auditors - Ordinance 11
Custody and use of the University Seal - Ordinance 12
Contracts - Ordinance 13
Academic Organisation - Ordinance 14
Examiners and Examinations - Ordinance 15
Boards of Studies - Ordinance 16
Deprivation or revocation of academic qualifications (formerly Ordinance 7) - Ordinance 17
Honorary degrees - Ordinance 18
Congregations (Graduation ceremonies) - Ordinance 19
University of York Students' Union - Ordinance 20
The Graduate Students' Association