N.Z. UNIVERSITY.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume III, Issue 700, 9 May 1916, Page 9

N.Z. UNIVERSITY.

MEETING OF SENATE. i Press Association. WELLINGTON, May i). In reply lo a letter from the New I Zealand University Senate, asking for a definition of the relations and powers respectively of the Senate and j the Hoard of Studies, the SolieilorI General (Dr J. W. Salmond, K.C.) I informed them that legislation by ; the Senate musl lake place either iwith Ihe consent of the board, or after full consultation with if, in I default of such consent. The Senate (hen passed a resolution asking for an amendment of Ihe Act in order to make it plain that the Senate has j power lo legislate without referring the subject back to the board for I further consideration. A letter from the chairman of Ihe board was received, slating thai re-

prcscnlalivcs of all Ihe colleges but Auckland desired the Senate to agree to a joint committee to arrive at an agreement as to the interpretation of certain clauses, and to produce something in the nature of standing orders: also to discuss allied questions. The Senate decided to let (lie recommendations lie on Ihe table till the next annual meeting.