5Constitution of the University

5 Constitution of the University

(1)  The University consists of –

(a) the members of the Council; and

(b) [Section 5 Subsection (1) amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 6, Applied:30 May 2001] the members of the academic staff; and

(c) [Section 5 Subsection (1) amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 6, Applied:30 May 2001] .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  

(d) [Section 5 Subsection (1) amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 6, Applied:30 May 2001] [Section 5 Subsection (1) amended by No. 44 of 2012, s. 6, Applied:01 Jan 2013] the members of the professional staff; and

(e) the graduates; and

(f) the students.

(2)  Notwithstanding subsection (1) , a person referred to in that subsection may make a statutory declaration that he or she has a conscientious objection to being a member of the University and, on giving the declaration to the Vice-Chancellor, he or she ceases to be a member of the University.

(3)  A person who makes a declaration under subsection (2) does not, by that declaration, prejudice any other position or status which that person holds or enjoys –

(a) by virtue of his or her employment at, or participation in the affairs of, the University; or

(b) as a student or graduate of the University.