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Management Training Bureau Regulations, 2020

Supplement to the Zimbabwean Government Gazette dated the 27th March, 2020. Printed by the Government Printer, Harare.

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Statutory Instrument 78 of 2020. [CAP. 28:02


PART IPRELIMINARY

Section

1. Title. 2. Interpretation.

PART II

BOARD AND FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT TRAINING BUREAU

3. Management Training Bureau. 4. Board of Management Training Bureau. 5. Functions of Board. 6. Functions of Institute.

PART III

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO INSTITUTE

7. Funds of the Institute. 8. Institute to make certain charges to revenue account. 9. Establishment and operation of reserve fund. 10. Meeting of defi ciencies. 11. Financial year of Institute. 12. Accounts of Institute. 13. Audit of accounts of Institute. 14. Powers of auditors. 15. Exemption from liability of Institute members and employees. 16. Indemnity of member and employees of Institute. 17. Student’s enrolment disciplines and fee structure.

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18. Student discipline and investigation into affairs of the Institute. 19. Failure by Executive Director, Board and Institute to comply with

regulations. 20. Offi ces of the Institute. 21. Standing orders and internal instruction.22. Transitional provisions.

SCHEDULE: Provisions applicable to Board and Committees. IT is hereby notifi ed that, the Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science, Innovation and Technology Development and has in terms of section 6 of the Manpower Planning and Development Act [Chapter 28:02], established an Institute known as the Management Training Bureau.

PART IPRELIMINARY

Title 1. These regulations may be cited as the Management Training Bureau Regulations, 2020.

Interpretation

2. In these regulations. “Board” means the Management Training Bureau Board

referred to in section 4; “commercialisation” means to alter in order to raise revenue

for self-suffi ciency, investment and expansion; “curriculum” means a document produced by a body or

institution showing— (a) all the courses that are needed to attain a particular

named standard or qualifi cation; (b) the periods within which such courses are taken

during the academic year of the body or institution;

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Minister may give policy directions

17. (1) The Minister may, after consultation with the Board, issue such directions of a general character relating to the policy which the Institute is to observe in the exercise of its functions as the Minister considers to be requisite in the national interest.

(2) The Institute shall, with all due expedition, comply with directions given to it in terms of subparagraph (1).

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(b) may be revoked by the Board at any time; (c) shall not preclude the exercise of the functions by the Board itself.

(3) The Executive Director of the Institute shall have the right to attend meetings and to take part in the proceedings of the Board as if he or she was a member but shall not have a vote on any question before the Board.

Principles to be observed by the Institute

15. (1) In the exercise of its functions in terms of these regulations, the Institute— (a) may co-operate with any government departments, private institutions

or institutions of Higher and Tertiary learning relevant to its pursuits in and outside Zimbabwe;

(b) shall have regard to the national interest of Zimbabwe in all its dealing with or in relation to external institutions and co-operating partners;

(c) shall, generally, direct its activities towards implementing Government policy in the fi eld of technical and vocational training as it pertains to the tourism and hospitality industry.

(2) The institute shall invest its excess funds obtained from its commercial activities towards its own expansion and standards development, including the upliftment of the conditions of services of its employees by way of remuneration, allowances and gratuities as may be approved by the Board in consultation with the Minister on the advice of the Minister responsible for Finance.

Reports of the Institute

16. (1) In addition to any annual report which the Institute is required to submit to the Secretary, who is the accounting offi cer in terms of the Public Finance and Management Act [Chapter 22:19], the Institute— (a) shall submit to the Secretary such other reports as the Minister may

require; (b) may submit to the Secretary such other reports as the Board may

consider advisable in regard to the operations, undertakings and property of the institute.

(2) The institute shall give the Secretary such information relating to the operations, undertakings or property of the Institute as the Minister at any time require.

(3) The Minister may lay a report submitted to him or her by the Institute in terms of subsection (1), before Parliament.

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“examination” means any examination and or assessment that the Secretary has directed the institute to conduct in terms of these regulations;

“Executive Director’’ means the Executive Director of the institute appointed in terms of paragraph 13 of the Schedule;

“funds” means the funds of the institute referred to in section 7 of these regulations;

“Institute” means the Management Training Bureau referred to in terms of section 3.

“member” means the chairman or any other member of the Board;

“Minister” means the Minister responsible for Higher and Tertiary Education, Science, Innovation and Technology Development or to any other Minister to whom the President may from time to time assign the administration of these regulations;

“Secretary” means the Permanent Secretary responsible for Higher and Tertiary Education, Science, Innovation and Technology Development.

PART IIMANAGEMENT TRAINING BUREAU

Management Training Bureau 3. The Management Training Bureau, which existed before the date of commencement of these regulations shall continue to operate in accordance with these regulations and it shall be a body corporate, capable of suing and being sued in its corporate name.

Board of Management Training Bureau 4. (1) The operations of the Institute shall, subject to these regulations, be controlled and managed by a board to be known as the Management Training Bureau Board. (2) The Board shall consist of not less than fi ve (5) and not more than nine (9) members appointed by the Minister, and of whom at least—

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(a) one member shall be a representative of the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science, Innovation and Technology Development;

(b) one member shall be a representative of the National Manpower Advisory Council;

(c) one member shall be the Executive Director appointed in terms of paragraph 13 of the Schedule;

(d) one member shall be a registered legal practitioner registered in terms of the Legal Practitioners Act [Chapter 27:07];

(e) one member shall be a Chartered Accountant; (f) one member shall be a Human Resources consultant;

and (g) the remainder shall be appointed for their expertise in

education and training. (3) The Minister shall ensure that at least half of the appointed members are women. (4) The Minister shall, in writing, appoint a member as chairperson and another as vice-chairperson of the Board, and the vice-chairperson shall exercise the functions of the chairperson during any period that the chairperson is unable to exercise his or her functions provided that if the chairperson is male the vice chairperson is female or vice-versa.

Functions of Board

5. The functions of the Board shall be to— (a) implement appropriate training programmes that benefi t

industry in Zimbabwe and beyond; (b) establish policies that ensure the effective management

control, administration and development of the Institute; (c) raise funds for the Institute, collect and retain fees, and

develop revenue generating commercial units; (d) put in place effective fi nance and management systems

that foster fi nancial discipline;

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Minutes of proceedings of Board and committees

12. (1) The board shall cause minutes of all proceedings of and decisions taken at a meeting of the Board or a committee of the Board to be entered in books kept for that purpose.

(2) Any minutes referred to in subparagraph (1) which purport to be signed by the chairperson of the meeting to which the minutes relate or by the chairperson of the next following meeting of the Board or the committee concerned, as the case may be, shall be accepted for all purposes as prima facie evidence of the proceedings of and decisions taken at the meeting concerned.

Appointment of Executive Director of Institute

13. (1) The Board may in consultation with the Minister appoint a person to be the Executive Director of the Institute, on such terms and conditions as it may fi x.

(2) No persons shall be appointed as Executive Director and no person shall be qualifi ed to hold offi ce as Executive Director if he or she is not a citizen of Zimbabwe or ordinarily resident in Zimbabwe.

(3) The appointment of the Executive Director shall terminate if he or she would be required in terms of paragraphs 3 and 4 to vacate his or her offi ce had paragraph 2 applied to him or her.

(4) The Board may, with the approval of the Minister, assign to the Executive Director such functions of the Institute as the Board thinks fi t.

Functions of the Executive Director

14. (1) The functions of the Executive Director shall be to — (a) ensure the effi cient realisation of the Institute’s objects, and shall for

that purpose have power to appoint employees as may be delegated to him or her by the Board;

(b) prepare annually for the consideration of the Board such programmes of activity relating to the functions of the institute as may be required by the Institute, together with such supporting budgets as may be necessary;

(c) carry out any other duties that deems the effi ciency of the Institute.

(2) Assignment of functions in terms of paragraph 13(4)— (a) may be made either generally or specifi cally and subject to such

restrictions, reservations and exceptions as the Board may determine;

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(b) such allowances as the Minister, with the approval of the Minister responsible for fi nance, to meet any reasonable expense incurred by him or her in connection with the business of the Board or that committee, as the case may be.

Members to declare confl ict of interest

9. (1) If a member or his or her spouse— (a) tenders for or acquires or holds a direct or indirect pecuniary interest

in a contract with the institute; or (b) knowingly acquires or holds a direct or indirect pecuniary interest

in a company, cooperative or association of persons applying or negotiating for a contract with the institute; or

(c) Owns immovable property or a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in a company, cooperative or association or persons which results in his or her private interest coming or appearing to come into confl ict with his or her duties as a member;

the member shall forthwith disclose the fact to the Board. (2) A member referred to in subparagraph (1) shall take no part in the consideration of discussion of, or vote on, any question before the Board which relates to any contract, right, immovable property or interest referred to in that subparagraph.

(3) The Executive Director shall not take any part in the consideration or discussion of any question before the Board, which relates to the terms and conditions of his or her appointment as Executive Director.

Validity of decisions and actions of Board

10. No decision or act of the Board done under the authority of the Board shall be invalid by reason of the fact that— (a) the Board consisted of fewer than the number of persons for which

provision is made in paragraph 6(4); or (b) a disqualifi ed person acted as a member at the time the decision was

taken or the act was done or authorised; if the decision was taken or the act was done or authorised by a majority of the persons who at the time were entitled to act as members.

Execution of contracts and instruments by Board and Institute

11. An agreement, contract, or instrument approved by the Board may be entered into or executed on behalf of the Institute by any person or persons generally or specifi cally authorised by Board for that purpose.

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(e) report to the Secretary Annual Audited accounts of the Institute;

(f) disseminate information relating to the Institute’s activities by cooperating with individuals, organisations and institutions; and

(g) ensure that the Institute is properly staffed and professionally managed.

Functions of Institute 6. (1) The functions of the Institute shall be to— (a) train and produce knowledgeable and skilled human

capital for the industry focusing on priority programmes for strategic sectors that have impact to the economy and society including but not limited to business, leadership and entrepreneurship development, information communication technology, innovation management hospitality, international languages and diplomacy;

(b) collaborate with individuals, organisations and institutions to strengthen the provision of relevant training industry in and outside Zimbabwe;

(c) engage in commercial activities to generate funds for its own quality sustenance and expansion;

(d) benchmark the activities of the Institute to the best practices of the same institutes;

(e) undertake relevant research, participate in investment ventures as well as publish information and documents pertaining to the relevant fi eld;

(f) charge fees or levy rates in respect of any services rendered by the Institute:

Provided that the Institute shall maintain its main focus as a public institute and engage in commercial activities to add value to the training function while raising revenue for self-suffi ciency, investment and expansion; and

(g) do all such things as maybe necessary for incidental or conducive to attaining or advancing the objects or interests of the Institute and carrying out the provisions of these regulations.

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PART IIIFINANCIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE INSTITUTE

Funds of the Institute 7. (1) The funds of the institute shall consist of— (a) such moneys as may be payable to the Institute from

moneys appropriated for the purpose by the Act of Parliament; or

(b) such moneys obtained as gifts, donations, bequests, loans or any other fi nancial assistance, subject to the approval of the Minister; and

(c) such other moneys as may vest in or accrue to the Institute, whether by charging of fees and levies, trading, disposal of assets, capital development funds, re-investments, acceptance of donations, interest and returns or investments or any other moneys accrued in the course of its operations or otherwise.

(2) The Institute shall in each fi nancial year at such time and in such forms as the Minister may determine, submit a statement of its estimated income and expenditure for the ensuing fi nancial year to the Minister for approval. (3) The moneys referred to in subsection (1) shall be employed by the Institute in accordance with the approved statement of income and expenditure referred to in subsection (2) above and any unexpected balance shall be carried forward as a credit to the following year. (4) Moneys not immediately required by the institute may be invested in such manner as the Board after consultation with the Minister considers appropriate.

Institute to make certain charges to revenue account 8. (1) The Institute shall charge to its revenue account all charges which, in the normal conduct of business, are regarded as proper to be charged to the revenue account and, in so doing, shall make in each fi nancial year proper provision for— (a) the depreciation or diminution in the value of assets;

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(7) Any proposal circulated among all members and agreed to in writing by a majority of all members shall be adopted at a duly constituted meeting of the Board and shall be incorporated into the minutes of the next succeeding meeting of the Board:

Provided that if a member requires such proposal to be placed before a meeting of the Board, this subparagraph shall not apply to such proposal.

(8) The Board may, with the approval of the Minister, co-opt any person to the Board or its committees, for his or her expertise in matters placed before the Board but such co-opted person shall have no vote in any decision by the Board.

(9) Subject to this paragraph, the Board may regulate its own procedures.

Committees of Board

7. (1) For the better exercise of its functions, the Board may establish one or more committees in which may be vested and on which may be imposed such of the functions of the Board as the Board, with the written consent of the Minister may direct:

Provided that— (a) the vesting or imposition of any functions in a committee shall not

divest the Board of such functions; and (b) the Board may amend or withdraw any decision of any such committee

in the exercise of its functions.

(2) The procedure of a committee of the Board shall be fi xed by the Board.

(3) The Chairperson of the Board may at a convenient time and place, convene a meeting of a committee of the Board.

(4) The Board— (a) shall appoint one of its members to chair any committee established

by the Board; (b) may appoint as members of any of its committees, on such terms

and conditions as the Board may fi x, persons who are not members of the Board.

Remuneration and expenses of members of Board and committees

8. A member of the Board or its committee shall be paid by the institute— (a) such remuneration, if any, as the Minister, with the approval of the

Minister responsible for fi nance, may fi x for members generally; or

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(a) has been found guilty of any conduct which renders him or her unsuitable to be a member; or

(b) has failed to comply with the conditions of his or her offi ce as fi xed by the Minister in terms of paragraph (1); or

(c) is incapable of effi ciently performing his or her functions as a member, either mentally or on other health grounds.

(2) The Minister may, on the recommendation of the Secretary, and following representations from the Board, require a member to vacate his or her offi ce if the Minister is satisfi ed that the member has been absent without permission of the Board for three consecutive meetings of the Board of which he or she has had due notice, and that there was no just cause for the member’s absence.

Filling of vacancies on Board

5. On the death of or vacation of offi ce by a member, the Minister shall, subject to paragraph 4 appoint a person to fi ll the vacancy within ninety (90) days of the post falling vacant.

Meetings and procedures of Board

6. (1) The Board shall hold its fi rst meeting on such date and at such place as the Secretary, after consultation with the Minister, may fi x and thereafter the Board shall meet for the dispatch of business at such place and reasonable time as chairperson may direct:

Provided that the Board shall meet at least four times in a year.

(2) The Chairperson of the Board may at any time and shall at the request in writing of not less than two members, convene a special meeting of the Board.

(3) If at a meeting of the Board the chairperson and the vice-chairperson are both absent; the members present may elect one of their members to preside at that meeting as chairperson.

(4) Three quarters of members shall form a quorum at a meeting of the Board. (5) All acts, matters or things authorised or required to be done by the Board may be decided by a majority vote at a meeting of the Board at which a quorum is present. (6) At all meetings of the Board each member present shall subject to paragraph 7 have one vote on each question before the Board and in the event of an equality of votes the chairperson shall have a casting vote in addition to a deliberative vote.

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(b) the payment of interest on and all other charges and expenses incurred in connection with loans; and

(c) the redemption of loans in due times to the extent that such redemption exceeds provision for depreciation.

(2) In charging to its revenue account all charges which in the normal conduct of business are regarded as proper to be charged to revenue account as provided in subsection (1), the Institute may, in each fi nancial year make provision for— (a) meeting, in whole or in part, increases in the cost of

replacing assets to an extent approved by the Minister after consultation with the Minister responsible for fi nance;

(b) making payments to any insurance scheme agreed upon by the Institute to meet, in part, such liabilities of the Institute in consultation with the Secretary; and

(c) making payments to pension fund agreed upon by the Institute to meet, in whole or in part, superannuation liabilities of the Institute.

Establishment and operation of reserve fund 9. (1) The institute may establish a reserve fund to which may be appropriated from a surplus of income over expenditure at the end of each fi nancial year, such sums as the Board may recommend for approval by the Secretary with the concurrence of the Minister. (2) Subject to this Part, moneys in the reserve fund established in terms of subsection (1) may be used for such purposes as the Board may consider expedient for the proper exercise by the Institute of its functions, including the establishment of capital development funds and the general development of its assets. (3) The Board shall comply with any direction, which the Minister may give in relation to the management of the reserve fund established in terms of subsection (1).

Meeting of defi ciencies 10. (1) If in any fi nancial year the income of the Institute, together with any surplus to income brought forward from a previous

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fi nancial year, is suffi cient to enable the Institute to meet the charges and to make the provisions required by section 8, the defi ciency shall unless the meeting otherwise directs, be met from the reserve fund established in terms of section 10. (2) If the moneys in the reserve fund are insuffi cient for the purpose of meeting the defi ciency referred to in subsection (1), the Minister may out of money appropriated for the purpose by Parliament, meet the whole or any portion of the defi ciency outstanding after the application of moneys in the reserve fund to that purpose either at the end of the fi nancial year or at such time thereafter as he or she considers expedient. (3) Any payment made in terms of subsection (2) shall be regarded as a loan made by the State to the Institute and shall be repayable by the institute on such terms and conditions as the Minister, with the concurrence of the Minister responsible for fi nance, may fi x.

Financial year of Institute 11. The fi nancial year of the Institute shall be the period of twelve months ending on the 31st December in each year or on such date as may be prescribed.

Accounts of Institute 12. (1) The Institute shall keep such proper accounts and other records in respect of all its operations, undertakings and property, including fi nancial statements and such other particular accounts and records as the Minister may direct. (2) Budgeting for a defi cit in any fi nancial year shall be prohibited.

Audit of accounts of Institute 13. (1) The Institute shall appoint as auditors one or more persons approved by the Minister, who are registered as public auditors in terms of the Public Accountants and Auditors Act [Chapter 27:12] or who, in the opinion of the Minister, are otherwise competent to carry out the functions of auditors in terms of this section. (2) The accounts of the Institute shall be examined by the auditors appointed in terms of subsection (1).

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14. Functions of the Executive Director. 15. Principles to be observed by the Institute. 16. Reports of the Institute. 17. Minister may give policy directions.

Conditions of Offi ce of Members 1. (1) Subject to paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Part, a member shall hold offi ce for such period, being not more than fi ve (5) years, and subject to any other terms and conditions, as the Minister may fi x on appointment. (2) Members shall be eligible for reappointment for not more than one term. (3) On reappointing members, the Minister shall ensure that at least one third of the members are retired by rotation.

Disqualifi cation from appointment as members 2. The Minister shall not appoint a person as a member who has, in terms of a law in force in any country— (a) been adjudged or otherwise declared insolvent or bankrupt and has

not been rehabilitated or discharged; or (b) has been convicted of an offence involving dishonesty. (c) is a sitting member of Parliament.

Vacation of offi ce by member 3. A member shall vacate his or her offi ce and the offi ce shall become vacant— (a) one month after the date he or she gives notice in writing to the

Minister of intention to resign from offi ce or after the expiration of such shorter period as he or she may agree with the Minister; or

(b) on the date he or she is convicted of an offence involving dishonesty in the last fi ve years; or

(c) if he or she ceases to be a Zimbabwean resident; or (d) if he or she is required in terms of paragraph 4 to vacate his or her offi ce.

Minister may require member to vacate offi ce 4. (1) The Minister may require a member to vacate his or her offi ce if the member—

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Standing orders and internal instruction 21. The Board may, in consultation with the Minister, make standing orders and internal instructions to regulate any activity occurring within the mandate of the Institute including administrative and accounting instructions, the regulations of meetings or any other matter which in its opinion is necessary or convenient to be provided for in that manner: Provided that the Board may, in consultation with the Minister, amend its standing orders and internal instructions as deemed necessary from time to time.

Transitional provisions 22. All employees who are currently conducting business on behalf of the Institute will automatically be the Institute’s employees unless they opt out.

SCHEDULE

PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO BOARD AND COMMITTEES

ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

Section 1. Conditions of offi ce of members. 2. Disqualifi cation from appointment as member. 3. Vacation of offi ce by member. 4. Minister may require member to vacate offi ce. 5. Filling of vacancies on Board. 6. Meetings and procedures of Board. 7. Committees of Board. 8. Remuneration and expenses of members of Board and committees. 9. Members to declare confl ict of interest. 10. Validity of decisions and actions of Board.11. Execution of contracts and instruments by Board and Institute.12. Minutes of proceedings of Board and committees. 13. Appointment of Executive Director of Institute.

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(3) The auditors shall make a report to the Board and the Secretary, of the same content but submitted separately, on the statement of accounts prepared in terms of section 13(1) and such report shall state whether or not in their opinion the statement of accounts gives a true and fair view of the state of fi nancial affairs of the Institute. (4) In addition to the report referred to in subsection (3), the Minister may require the Board to obtain from the auditors such other reports, statements or explanations in connection with the operations, undertakings and property of the Institute as the Minister may consider expedient. (5) If, in the opinion of the auditors— (a) they have obtained the information and explanation that

they require; or (b) any accounts and records relating thereto have not been

properly kept by the institute; or (c) the Institute has not complied with provision of this Part;

the auditors shall include in their report made in terms of subsection (3) or (4), as the case maybe, statements to that effect.

(6) The Board shall pay due regard to any observations as and recommendations made by the auditors and shall report to the Secretary on any action taken to rectify any anomalies and defi ciencies with respect to which the auditors will have made observations. (7) The Minister shall reserve the right, either in his or her capacity or acting on the advice of the Secretary, to direct the Board to take remedial action in respect of any anomalies or defi ciencies upon which the auditors will have made observations. (8) Fees due to the auditors appointed in terms of this part shall be charged to the revenue account.

Powers of auditors 14. The auditors appointed in terms of this Part shall be entitled at all reasonable times to require to be produced to them all accounts and other records kept by the Institute or its agents and to require from any member or person employed by the Institute or it agents such information and explanations as in their opinion are necessary for the purpose of their Audit.

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PART IVGENERAL

Exemption from liability of Institute members and employees 15. No liability shall attach to the Institute or to any member of any loss or damages sustained by any person as a result of the bona fi de exercise or performance by the Institute, the Board, a Committee, the Executive Director of the Institute or any employee or agent of the Institute acting in the ordinary course of his or her employment in terms of these regulations: Provided that this section shall not be construed so as to prevent any person from recovering by action in a court of competent jurisdiction, compensation for any loss or damage sustained by him or her which was caused by negligence or breach of contract.

Indemnity of member and employees of Institute 16. The Institute shall indemnify every member of the Board or of a committee of the Board and the Executive Director and every auditor, staff or agent of the Institute against any costs incurred by him or her in— (a) defending any proceedings, whether civil or criminal,

which arise out of his or her duties as member, Executive Director, auditor, employee or agent of the Institute, as the case may be, and in which judgement is given in his or her favour or in which he or she is acquitted, as the case may be: and

(b) instituting any court proceedings on behalf of the Institute.

Student’s enrolment disciplines and fee structure 17. (1) The Board may, with the concurrence of the Minister, prepare internal rules in respect of student enrolment, academic conduct, performance and the maintenance of good discipline at the institute. (2) Students due for enrolment at the Institute shall be required to uphold the rules, regulations and requirements of the Institute and shall sign undertakings to that effect, by which they shall be bound.

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(3) The Minister may from time to time, on recommendations of the Board, set the fees chargeable at the Institute.

Student discipline and investigation into affairs of the Institute 18. (1) The Board may, with the concurrence of the Minister, appoint persons to supervise student conduct, to maintain good discipline at the Institute and to investigate into the general affairs of the Institute. (2) Any person appointed in terms of subsection (1) shall have the same powers as are conferred upon a Commissioner by the Commissions of Inquiry Act [Chapter 10:07], except the power to order a person to be detained in custody and sections 9 to 13 and 15 to 19 of that Act shall apply, with the necessary modifi cations, in relation to an investigation made in terms of subsection (1) and to any person summoned to give or who is giving evidence at that investigation.

Failure by Executive Director, Board and Institute to comply with regulations

19. (1) If at any time the Minister is satisfi ed that the Executive Director, the Board or the Institute has failed to comply with these regulations, he or she may, by notice in writing, require the Executive Director, the Board or the Institute as the case may be to make good the default within a specifi ed time. (2) If the Executive Director, the Board or the Institute fails to comply with a notice issued in terms of subsection (1), the Minister may apply to the High Court for an order compelling the Executive Director, the Board or the Institute, as the case may be to remedy the default and the High Court may make such order on the application as it deems fi t.

Offi ces of the Institute 20. (1) The Head Offi ce of the Institute shall be in such place as the Board, with the approval of the Minister, may fi x. (2) The Board may, with the approval of the Minister establish branch offi ces, within or outside Zimbabwe.