§7 Joint Commission
The partner universities set up a Joint Commission. The Joint Commission shall consist of two members of each partner university, which are appointed by the appropriate authorities at each partner institution. Every partner university has one (1) vote.
The Joint Commission is responsible for all tasks implied by this Agreement of Cooperation and aiming at running a successful EMCL. Among these, the following tasks are included: marketing EMCL; setting up tuition fees; specification of additional requirements for the acceptance of students; selection and placement of students; putting in place an insurance scheme for students and scholars; selection of guest lecturers (scholars); quality assurance and evaluation; development of the common study and exchange regulations; approval of module descriptions; report to the partner universities; initiation of additional third party funds; administration of joint funds raised by the partner universities for the purpose of EMCL; compensation of fees; ensuring sustainability of the program.
The Joint Commission meets several times a year if necessary, but at least once each semester physically.1 Additional meetings can be physical, by email or by video conferencing. The quorum consists of the attendance of at least one commission member from each partner university.
Decisions by the Joint Commission must take into account the relevant regulations of partner universities. Decisions can only be taken by unanimous vote.
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- ... physically.1
- Members from NICTA may participate by email of by video conferencing at physical meetings.