University Council

The University Council is the supreme organ of the University, responsible for the overall administration. The establishment and composition of the University Council is guided by section 38 of the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act (UOTIA) 2001 as amended and in line with other relevant provisions of the Act or statutes applicable. Gulu University Council has six Committees as listed below to undertake due implementation of the objectives and functions of the University as established in accordance with the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001. Through its board and committees, the council receives and duly deliberates on all matters brought to it by the management Committee and makes resolutions and approvals as appropriate in line with its mandates.

Chairpersons of Council since inception;

1^st Council Chair –Mr. Opika Opoka
2^nd Council Chair- Mr .Opika Opoka
3^rd Council Chair- Dr.Otto Benjamin Nelson
4^th Council Chair- Dr. Otto Benjamin Nelson
5^th Council Chair- Ms Theresa Mary Obbo

Mandates of the Council
The mandate of the University Council is enshrined in the functions and powers of the council provided under Sections 40 and 41 of the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001 (as amended).

Functions
Specifically, the Council is responsible for:-
(a) Directing of the administrative, financial and academic affair of the University
(b) Formulating of the general policy of the Public University;
(c) Giving general guidelines to the administration and academic staff of the University on matters relating to the operations of the University;
(d) Doing any other thing and taking all necessary decisions conducive to the fulfilment of the objects and functions of the University.

Powers
Concerning its functions, the Council has powers to:-
a) Represent Gulu University in all legal suits by and brought against the University;
b) Receive gifts, donations, grants or other amounts of money and make disbursement as may be required, on behalf of the University;
c) Fix scales of fees
d) Make statutes under its Act;
e) Establish Faculties, Departments, Boards and course/programmes of study and approve proposals for creation or establishment of Constituent Colleges;
f) Provide for the welfare and discipline of the students;
g) Approve the University budget proposals and the final accounts submitted by the management;
h) Approve the appointment of Deans and Deputy Deans of Faculties

Members of University Council

Mrs. Theresa Mary Obbo

Chairperson

Rwot Richard Santo Apire

Vice Chairperson

Prof. George Ladaah Openjuru

Vice Chancellor

Assoc. Prof. David Okello Owiny

Deputy Vice Chancellor

Hon. Mandir Jachan Fred Omach

Member

Mr. Moses Onono

Member

Mr. Bwoch Gustovio

Member

Mr. Lotyang Ambrose

Member

Hon. Ojok Patrick Angella

Member

Mr. William Noah Olwoch Lalobo

Member

Mr. Langole Jimmy Bonnie

Member

Sr. Hellen Lamunu

Member

Mr. Olyel Geoffrey Ajabi

Member

Mr. Watulo David Wapukhulu

Member

Can. Dr. Gladys Ayot Oyat

Member

Mr. Allii Geoffrey

Member

Dr. Beatrice Arwenyo

Member

Ms. Lamunu Alice Obote

Member

Dr. Sidonia Angom Ochieng

Member

Dr. Chombo Oketcho

Member

H.E Opio Alex Ongom

Guild President

Hon. Angwech Desire Sylvia

Student Representative

Mr. Obol David Otori

University Secretary