Code of Practice for Council Members

5 Code of Practice for Council Members 4 1. Legal Status and Governance Framework of The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Chinese University of Hong Kong (“the University”) was established and incorporated in 1963 by The Chinese University of Hong Kong Ordinance (Cap 1109). The governing bodies of the University are the Colleges, the Council, the Senate and the Faculties. 1.1. The Colleges Of all Hong Kong universities, the University is the only one that offers a college experience. The original three Colleges of the University are Chung Chi College, New Asia College and United College of Hong Kong. Some of the powers and functions conferred on the said Colleges under their respective constitutions and Ordinances have been vested in the University and that the principal role of the said Colleges should be the provisions of student-orientated teaching under the direction of the University. An ordinance for the fourth College – Shaw College – was enacted in 1986. In 2007-08, by special resolutions, the Council resolved that Morningside College, S.H.Ho College, C.W.Chu College, Wu Yee Sun College and Lee Woo Sing College should be constituent Colleges of the University. The Ordinance was subsequently amended by Private Members’ Bills at the Legislative Council. The programmes and activities of these 9 Colleges complement the formal curricula of the University by delivering whole-person education and pastoral care. The College system also encourages intimate interaction among teachers, students and alumni. 1.2. The Council The Council is the governing and executive body of the University, and is vested the management and control of the affairs, purposes and functions of the University. It is responsible for the administration of the University and for the management of property and financial affairs. Its powers and duties are stipulated in the University Ordinance and Statutes. The composition of the Council is stipulated in Statute 11 of the University Ordinance. The list of the current Council members is made available to the public on the University’s website. 1.3. The Senate Under the chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor, the Senate is vested statutory powers and duties in respect of all academic matters in the University. The eight Faculties advise the Senate through the faculty boards on the programmes of study recommended by the departments, which deliver disciplinary teaching.