The State Law
and Order Restoration Council
The University
of Culture Law
(The State Law and Order Restoration
Council Law No. 7/93)
The 14th Waning Day of Oo Toga,
1356 M.E.
(2Oth April, 1993)
The State Law
and Order Restoration Council
hereby enacts the following
Law :-
Chapter I
Title and Definition
1. This Law
shall be called the University
of Culture Law.
2.
The following expressions contained
and this Law shall have the
meanings given hereunder:
(a) University
means the University of Culture
established under this Law;
(b) Council
means the University Council
formed under this Law to supervise
the duties and functions of
the University;
(c) School
means the Schools of Music and
Drama and Schools of Painting
and Sculpture established by
the Government.
Chapter II
Establishment of the University
3. The University
of Culture is established with
effect from the date on which
this Law comes into force.
4.
The University shall operate
under its own name and a common
seal and shall have perpetual
succession and right to sue
and be used in its corporate
name.
5.
Schools existing at the time
of the establishment of the
University shall be deemed to
be Schools affiliated to the
University.
6.
The Government may form the
Institute of Culture and Schools
affiliated to the University,
as may be necessary.
Chapter III
Objectives of the University
7. The objectives
of the University are as follows
:-
(a) to preserve
and develop Myanmar cultural
heritage;
(b) to conduct
research and training for the
development of Myanmar Fine
Arts and the emergence of outstanding
artistes;
(c) to provide
for instruction in the culture,
customs and traditions of the
national races of the Union
at the University, Institute
of Culture and Schools;
(d) to contribute
towards keeping alive and keen
the Union spirit and sense of
patriotism;
(e) to produce
good artistes of sound moral
character.
Chapter IV
Formation of the Council
8.
The Government shall form the
Council with the following persons,
in order to implement the objectives
of the University : -
(a) Minister,
Ministry of Culture Chairman
(b) persons
from the relevant Councillors
Government departments and organizations
(c) luminaries
of the relevant subjects Councillors
(d) suitable
citizens Councillors
(e) Director
Genera, Secretary
Department of Fine Arts
9.
The Government may
determine the Vice-Chairman
and Joint Secretary when necessary.
10.
Councillors who are non-Government
servants are entitled to receive
such remuneration as may be
prescribed by the Ministry of
Culture.
Chapter V
Duties and Powers of the Council
11.
The duties and powers of the
Council are as follows :
(a) laying
down the policies relating to
University education;
(b) determining
to conduct works of research
relating to University education;
(c) determining
the degrees, diplomas and honorary
degrees relating to University
education to be conferred by
the University;
(d) determining
the number of students to be
admitted to the University;
(e) determining
the qualifications for admission
to the University;
(f) determining
the qualifications of the teachers
who are serving at the University.
(g) supervising
the administrative functions
of the University and giving
decisions thereon;
(h) making
decisions in respect of the
holding of University examinations;
(i) preparing
and maintaining the organizational
set-up as may be necessary for
the University, in the manner
prescribed;
(j) obtaining
technical assistance and other
assistance as may be necessary
from the Government departments
and organizations and local
and foreign organizations;
(k) determining
the duties and powers of the
Rector of the University.
Chapter
VI
Formation of the Academic Body
and Administrative Body
12.
The Council shall form the following
Bodies with suitable persons
in order to carry out effectively
the academic functions and administrative
functions of the University
:-
(a) University
Academic Body;
(b) University
Administrative Body.
13.
The Council shall determine
the tenure of the University
Academic Body and the University
Administrative Body.
14.
The Council shall determine
the duties and powers of the
University Academic Body and
the University Administrative
Body.
15.
Members of the University Academic
Body and the University Administrative
Body, who are non-Government
servants are entitled to receive
such remuneration as may be
prescribed by the Ministry of
Culture.
Chapter VII
Miscellaneous
16. Notwithstanding
anything provided in any existing
law, the University established
under this Law shall have the
right to confer degrees, diplomas
and honorary degrees relating
to University education.
17.
For the purpose of carrying
out the provisions of this Law
: -
(a) the Ministry
of Culture may issue rules and
procedures as may be necessary,
with the approval of the Government;
(b) the Ministry
of Culture, the Department of
Fine Arts and the Council may
issue orders and directives
as may be necessary.
Sd/ Than
Shwe
General
Chairman
The State Law and Order Restoration
Council
