Three members of the Fiji National University Council have resigned recently, the Ministry of Education has confirmed.
Minister Aseri Radrodro said the three resignations were that of FNU Council Chancellor and Chair Tessa Price, Vishnu Mohan and Lala Sowane.
He said as per the Fiji National University (Amendment) Act 2018, Council members were “appointed by the Minister (of Education) who, in the opinion of the Minister, have adequate qualifications, skills, expertise and knowledge to contribute to the disciplines offered by the University and the general administration and financial management of a tertiary institution.”
The FNU Council consists of official members, appointed members, elected members and co-opted members.
Mr Radrodro said following the resignation of three of its members, the new FNU Council members would be appointed as per Section 21 Vacation of Office (2009 Act).
