Section 8: The Academic Board.

1 There shall be an Academic Board which shall have control of the academic affairs of the Institute and, subject to the powers of the Council. the Academic Board shall-
a organise and control the teaching of academic courses and the examination;
b determine the passes and failures of all courses in accordance with the criteria for passing as laid down in the academic assessment policy;
c deal with matters relating to admission into departments and schools;
d recommend to the Council persons to be appointed as external examiners for the Diplomas, Degrees and Higher Degrees examinations;
e deal with matters relating to research and development projects; and
f perform other functions assigned or delegated to it by the Council.

2 The Academic Board shall consist of-
a the Provost of the Institute, who shall be the Chairman;
b the Deans of Schools;
c the Heads of Academic Departments;
d all Professors, whether Heads of Departments or not;
e two military members of the Institute to be appointed by the Commandant;
f the Librarian of the Institute; and
g the Registrar of the Institute, who shall be the Secretary.