(a)

makes rules for the University;

(b)

establishes the council committees and determines the composition and functions of each committee;

(c)

establishes, in consultation with the senate, joint committees of the council and the senate to perform functions which are common to the council and the senate;

(d)

appoints all employees of the University, but, in the case of academic employees of the University, it may do so only after consultation with the senate;

(e)

determines the student admission policy of the University, after consultation with the senate;

(f)

determines, with the approval of the senate, the entrance requirements in respect of particular higher education programmes, the number of students who may be admitted for a particular higher education programme and the manner of their selection, and the minimum requirements for readmission to study at the University;

(g)

may, with the approval of the senate, after each examination session exclude or refuse to renew or continue the registration of a student who has failed to meet the academic requirements for continued registration;

(h)

determines and provides student support services after consultation with the SRC;

(i)

determines conditions of service, the disciplinary provisions and the privileges and functions of its employees, and may, in the manner set out in the disciplinary rules, suspend or dismiss any employee of the University; and

(j)

may order an employee whom it has suspended to refrain from being on any premises under the control of the University and to refrain from participating in any of the University's activities or issue such other conditions as it may deem necessary.

(a)

may frame the institutional Statute and any amendments thereto;

(b)

appoints the senior management;

(c)

subject to the policy determined by the Minister, determines the language policy of the University after consultation with the senate;

(d)

determines, after consultation with the senate, which academic structures are required and the functions of each structure, in order to ensure efficient governance;

(e)

determines tuition fees, accommodation fees and any other fees payable by students as well as accommodation fees payable by employees;

(f)

approves the annual budget of the University;

(g)

may conclude loan or overdraft agreements, subject to the proviso that the approval of the Minister is required whenever the aggregate of existing borrowings plus the new contemplated borrowing exceeds 5 per cent of the average income of the University received during the two years immediately preceding such agreement;

(h)

may enter into an agreement for the construction of a permanent building or other immovable infia-structural development, the purchasing of immovable property or the long term lease of immovable property, subject to the proviso that the approval of the Minister is required if the value of such development or property exceeds 5 per cent of the average income of the University received during the two years immediately preceding the agreement.

(1)  The council, as contemplated in the Act, consists of:

(2) At least 60 per cent of the voting members of the council must be persons who are not employed by, or are not students of, the University and due regard must be had to the racial and gender representation on the council.

(3) The council members must have knowledge and experience relevant to the objects and governance of the University.

(4) Except as provided in subparagraphs (l)(a), (b), (d), (e), (f) and (g);

Content taken from the UKZN Statue

Members of Council

Executive Members:

Professor Malegapuru W Makgoba (Vice-Chancellor and Principal)
Professor John C Mubangizi (Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head: College of Law and Management studies)
Professor Leana Uys (Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head: College of Health Sciences) 

Ministerial Appointees:

Mr Mac Mia (Chairman)
Mr Thami Ngwenya
Ms Phumelele Ntombela-Nzimande
Adv Peter Olsen
Mr Abdool Gafoor Suleman Osman 

Senate Representatives:

Professor Deogratius Jaganyi
Professor David Spurrett 

Academic Staff Representatives:

Professor Delia North
Professor Kesh Govinder 

SRC Representatives:

Miss Khayakazi Dasi
Mr Sandile Phakathi

Representing Support Staff:

Mr Khethinkosi Mabaso
Mr Trevor Maistry

Convocation Representatives:

Dr Reshma Badal
Mr Sandile C Ngcobo
Mr Andre D Young

Appointed by the Council:

Professor Hugh P Africa
Mr Kay Makan
Dr Cheryl M Hendricks
Mrs Michelle Jean-Louis
Professor Mzamo P Mangaliso
Mrs Phumla Mnganga (Vice Chair)
Ms Gugulethu Mtombeni
Cllr Fawzia Peer
Dr Joe Phaahla
Mr Bheki Sibiya
Mrs Sayo Skweyiya 

In Attendance:

Professor Jane Meyerowitz (Registrar and Secretary to Council)
Mr Hollie Clarkson (Chief Finance Officer)
Mr Vis Pillay (Committee Officer)