Universities Law · Article 29

1.The department council shall convene upon a call by its chairman at least once every month during the academic year. Council meetings shall only be valid if attended by at least two-thirds of its members, including the chairman or his designee from among members. Council decisions shall be passed by majority vote of attending members; in case of a tie, the meeting chairman shall have the casting vote.

2.Department council decisions shall be effective unless contested by the college or institute dean within seven days from the date of receipt. If contested, they shall be returned to the department council together with dean’s comments for reconsideration. If the council maintains its position, such decisions shall be referred to the college or institute council to decide thereon.