Ordinance 4: The Court
4.1 This Ordinance sets out the powers and functions of the Court.
4.2 The Court is principally an advisory body, and its sole decision-making authority is in the exercise of power to appoint the Chancellor of the University, who chairs meetings of the Court.
4.3 The Court meets a minimum of once per academic year. At its annual meeting, the Court receives a presentation on the finalised, audited annual report and financial statements of the University for the year end which the annual meeting follows.
4.4 The Constitution and Nominations Committee of the Council reviews and makes recommendations to the Council on the appointment and reappointment of members of the Court, in consultation with the Chancellor.
4.5 The current membership of the Court is provided on the University’s web pages.
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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