Academic Council

A. The Academic Council shall be established within the IPA to oversee all academic issues and shall, in particular, undertake the following responsibilities:

1. Approving academic promotions of faculty members.
2. Recommending the appointment of new faculty members.
3. Reviewing applications for sabbatical leaves and academic engagements, and submitting recommendations to the Director General.
4. Examining secondment requests referred by the Director General.
5. Approving the publication of academic journals and periodicals.

B. The Council may, where necessary, constitute committees from among its members to consider specific issues assigned to them and may engage external experts as deemed appropriate.

The Council's composition shall be determined in accordance with the following provisions: :

First: 

1. The Deputy Director General for Consultation and Studies - Chair.
2. Six faculty members representing diverse academic disciplines, holding a minimum rank of Assistant Professor.

Second:   Three additional members from outside the IPA, who are actively involved in research and scientific activities and hold at least the academic rank of professor, may be appointed. Exceptions to this requirement may be approved by the Board of Directors.

Third:   Members shall be appointed by a resolution of the Board of Directors, following a nomination from the Director General, for a two-year term, which may be renewed once. However, exceptions to this rule may be granted at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

Fourth:   The Board will designate a secretary from its members, with the Director General issuing a resolution to formally appoint him. This appointment is made following a nomination by the Chair of the Board and will be for a two-year term, subject to renewal.

Fifth:   Should the position of Deputy Director General for Consultation and Studies become vacant, the Board of Directors will assign one of the Academic Council members to lead the Council temporarily until a new Deputy Director General for Consultancy and Studies is appointed.

First :   The Board shall convene at least once per month during the academic year, as determined by the Chair or a designated Board member. The Chair may also convene a meeting, if deemed necessary, provided that at least one-third of the members submit a formal written request, or upon the request of the Director General, who may propose topics for inclusion on the agenda. Whenever possible, the Chair shall lead the meetings.

Second :   Meetings of the Board shall be deemed valid only upon the attendance of no less than two-thirds of its members, including either the Chair or the acting Chair.

Third :   Decisions of the Board shall be adopted by a majority vote of the members present. In cases where the voting results in a tie, the Chair shall exercise a casting vote to resolve the deadlock.

Board Resolutions shall become effective upon approval by the IPA administration. In the event of any disagreement between the Academic Board and the IPA administration, the issue shall be referred to the Board of Directors for final decision.

These Regulations shall enter into force as of the date of their approval by the Board of Directors. Any provisions inconsistent with these Regulations shall be deemed null and void.