Section 14 in The Assam Agricultural University Act, 1968
14. The Faculties.
(1)The University shall have such Faculties as may be prescribed.(2)Each Faculty shall comprise of such departments with such assignments of subjects of study as may be prescribed.(3)There shall be a Board of Studies of each Faculty the constitution and powers of which shall be prescribed.(4)There shall be a Dean for each Faculty who shall be chosen in such manner and for such term as may be prescribed.(5)The Dean shall be the Chairman of the Faculty and be responsible for the faithful observance of the Statutes and regulations relating to the faculty and for the organisation and conduct of the teaching, research and extension work of the departments comprised therein. In carrying out the research and extension programmes he shall work in dose co-operation with the Directors and the Associated Directors of Research and Extension respectively.(6)Each department shall have a head whose appointment, powers and duties shall be as prescribed and who shall be responsible to the Dean for the proper organisation and working of the Department. He shall be responsible to the Directors and Associate Directors of Research and Extension respectively for the research and extension programmes entrusted to the Department.
