Article 18 of the Saudi Law of Universities

This article sets out the working rules of the university council:

First: invitation and timing

• It meets on the invitation of its chair at least once a month during the academic year.
• The chair may call it when need arises.
• Or if at least one third of its members submit a written request to that effect.

Second: the quorum

A meeting is valid only if at least two thirds of the members attend, including the chair of the council or the member he designates.

Third: decisions

• They are issued by at least a majority of the votes of those present.
• In case of a tie, the side with which the chair of the meeting voted prevails.

Fourth: effect

Decisions take effect from the date they are approved by it.

Note that the monthly meeting reflects the executive nature of the university council's work, since Article 17 provides that it is competent to conduct academic, administrative and financial affairs and implement the general policy of the university, including appointing faculty members, approving study plans and awarding academic degrees. Note also that one third of the members may request a meeting in writing.

Article 19 provides that the university council has a secretary general from among the faculty members, named by decision of the council on the nomination of its chair, for two years, renewable once.

A person affected by a decision of a university council who wishes to know the date it takes effect may consult a lawyer specialized in administrative cases.