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XIII. 2006.18.

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(2)All payments out of the funds of the entity, other than petty disbursements not exceeding a sum as from time to time may be fixed by the entity, shall be made by such officer or officers of the entity as the entity shall appoint or designate for that purpose.
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(3)Cheques against and withdrawals from any bank account of the entity shall be signed by such officer of the entity as may be appointed or designated by the entity for that purpose and shall be countersigned by such other member or officer of the entity as may be authorised by the entity for that purpose.
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(4)Each entity shall also make provision with respect to: (a) the manner in which and the officer or officers by whom payments are to be authorised or approved; (b) the title of any account held with the bank or banks into which the monies of the entity are to be paid, and the transfer of funds from one account to the other; (c) the method to be adopted in making payments out of funds of the entity and generally with respect to any matter which is relevant to the proper keeping and control of the accounts and books, and the control of the finance, of the entity.
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124.No entity shall, except with the approval of the Minister granted for special reasons and after consultation with the Minister responsible for finance, award or enter into any contract for the supply of goods or materials or for the execution of works, or for the rendering of services, to or for the benefit of the entity, which is estimated by the entity to exceed six thousand and nine hundred and eighty-eight euro and twelve cents (6,988.12) in value, or such other amount as the Minister responsible for finance may by regulations under this article prescribe, except after notice of the intention of the entity to enter into the contract has been published and competitive tenders have been issued.
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PART XI

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Miscellaneous Articles 125 to 129 - deleted by Legal Notice 373 of 2021.

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Contracts of supply or work.

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Added by:

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XIII. 2006.18.

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Amended by:

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L.N. 424 of 2007.

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Amended by:

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XIII. 2006.19.

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EDUCATION Persons considered to be public officers.

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XIII. 2006.23.

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130.For the purposes of the Criminal Code and of any provision r e l a t i n g t o a c r i m i n a l o ff e n c e , t h e m e m b e r s o f a n y B o a r d , Directorate, College, Committee, Commission, Council and any officer or employee of any entity, shall be considered and be treated as public officers.
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Establishment of other entities.

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XIII. 2006.23.

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131.Without prejudice to the provisions of this Act or of some other law, the Prime Minister may by Order in the Gazette establish other entities, including those agencies, directorates, departments or other educational institutions as he may deem necessary for the better quality and provision of education and training services in the country, and the Prime Minister may also by an Order in the Gazette constitute any entity established under this Act as a body corporate with its own juridical and distinct personality, and the Prime Minister shall in such a case, by means of regulations, provide for any matter that may be necessary for the effective management of the entity mentioned in the relative Order.
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Institution for tourism studies.

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XIII. 2006.23.

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Amended by:

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XXXII. 2016.2.

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132.(1) The Minister shall ensure the existence of an institution to provide courses and programmes of education and training, including practical and work experience, at the levels of further and higher education, that lead to recognised qualifications in trades, skills, and professions as may be necessary in the tourism, restaurants and the catering industry and services, and all this in a curricular framework of lifelong learning and the holistic development of the person.
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(2)Without prejudice to the provisions of this Act or of some other law, the Minister may make regulations to regulate and to provide for any matter related to the bodies, administration and control, the education and training policies, functions, appointments and conditions of work of teachers, officers and employees, the financing of the institution, internal and external educational quality audit and assurance, and any other matter that may be necessary for the performance and results of the institution referred to in sub-article (1).
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(3)Without prejudice to the provisions of this Act or of any other law, the Minister may by regulations delegate to another Minister the powers provided in sub-article (2) and to stipulate the conditions of such delegation in the regulations.
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Penalties following second or subsequent convictions.

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XIII. 2006.19, 26.

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Relations with the Minister.

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XVIII. 1997.9.

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Amended by:

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XIII. 2006.19.

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Substituted by:

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XIII. 2006.24.

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133.Deleted by Legal Notice 373 of 2021.
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134.(1) The Minister may, from time to time give to any of the entities or to any of its officers or employees such directives and orders, not being inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as the Minister may deem opportune with regard to the policy that has to be followed by them and to the operation and implementation of their functions, and on any other matter which appears to the Minister to be connected with the education, and the entity, officer or employee concerned shall, as much as possible without delay, comply with and act in accordance with these EDUCATION directives and orders and shall conduct their functioning in accordance with these principles.
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(2)Every entity shall give the Minister all required facilities so that he may obtain all information connected with their affairs and activities of any entity, officer or employee, and for this purpose they shall supply the Minister with returns, bills and any other information connected thereto, or with their functions, and give him all required facilities to audit all given information, in such manner and within such times as the Minister may reasonably require.
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135.The Minister may, subject to the provisions of this Act, make regulations to give effect to any of the provisions of this Act, or to regulate or otherwise provide about any thing in respect of the functions and the activities which affect education according to this Act, and may in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the aforesaid, make regulations for any of the following purposes: (a) subject to the provisions of the Constitution or of any other law which may be applicable, provide for any matter as may be necessary, including advertisements, the process of applications, selection boards, interviews, examinations, the assessment and evaluation of candidates, publication of results, connected with the process of appointment or promotion or assignment of position to any officer and employee of an entity, and to acquire such necessary data for the records of the staff of the entities; (b) to provide for the appointment, conditions of employment, duties and powers of teachers, officers and employees of the entities, and also of officers and employees of a Department or other agency who may have functions by any other law which regard the health and the treatment of children and students, including provisions to empower each one of such officers to visit children at their homes and to examine them or to make other investigations:
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Provided that in regulations relating to officers and employees of a Department or agency falling under the responsibility of another Minister, the Minister shall make such regulations with the approval of such other Minister; (c) to better provide for the duties and functions of Heads, officers and employees and for the assignment of duties in a place or an entity according to their grade or position and for their transfer from one place to another within an entity; (d) to require the parents to give to the Minister, the Directors General, and to each Director, Principal, Head of school, officer or employee of any entity, as duly authorised by the Minister or by the Directors Power to make regulations.

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Amended by:

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XIII. 2006.19.

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Substituted by:

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XIII. 2006.25.

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Amended by:

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XIII. 2012.29.

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EDUCATION General, or by a Principal such data about their children as is necessary for the due performance of the functions and the duties of each entity and its officers, including such data as may be specified in the regulations; (e) to establish, communicate and require the execution of a National Curriculum Framework of studies subject to the specific religious nature of any school; (f) to establish the qualifications of professional persons, officers and other employees of the entities and schools, the curricula, terms, school days and times, students’ uniforms, parents’ days, the national minimum conditions of schools, and any other matter connected with or incidental to the implementation of the functions or to the operation and administration of entities and of State schools and to the discipline to be kept thereat; (g) to prescribe such data, reports and statement of accounts which have to be sent to the Minister or to the Directors General by the Principals, Heads of schools and such other officers and persons relating to education as the Minister may deem necessary to request, and in such manner, in such form, time and on such subjects as he may specify in the regulations; (h) to establish any fee and payment which may be due by or under this Act, or for the services given in compliance with the provisions of this Act; (i) to give direction for the better practice of any profession related to education, including initial training and continuous professional development of officials and employees of entities and to establish benchmarks, standards and assures quality, including internal quality assurance and external auditing processes, in institutions, schools and educational entities; (j) to provide about any form or procedure which may be required or expedient and about which there would be no specific procedure in this Act; (k) to establish rules by means of which the Government may ratify and give effect to international conventions relating to education and which has already been ratified by the Government of Malta or in order to achieve compliance with every international obligation pertaining to the Government of Malta or with European Union Directives on any matter or field concerning education and training; (l) to establish, unless otherwise provided in this Act or in any other law, a statute and rules to regulate the mission, scope, functions, powers and duties, financial accountability or otherwise, and any other procedure which has to be followed, performed and observed by EDUCATION any entity, Committee or Council established by or

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under this Act; (m) to afford, subject also to the provisions of any other law, to a person aggrieved by the decision of any entity, agency, the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology, the University, or any body or organisation established under this Act, means and procedures either to lodge its complaints and aggravation about a decision or to contest or appeal from such a decision and to be so satisfied if its aggravation is upheld; (n) to regulate the meetings of any entity, board, or committee, including procedures relating to a quorum, making decisions by means of voting, keeping of minutes and any other matter ancillary thereto; (o) to provide on any incidental or supplementary matter, including the power of entry and inspection of any premises or place where instruction and teaching take place or may take place in accordance with this Act, as the Minister may deem expedient for the enforcement of any provision of this Act and regulations made thereunder or to give greater effect thereto; (p) to establish anything which is due to be or may be established under this Act and to provide on any other matter as may be deemed to be appropriate; (q) to establish the fines for any contravention or breach of any provision of regulations made under this Act, or for non-compliance with any provision or any requirement imposed under such provision:

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Provided that regulations made under this article may provide differently for different aims or circumstances, for different classes or kinds of schools, and for different classes of children; (r) to bring into force the provisions of the Mutual Recognition of Qualifications Act and all regulations made thereunder, on the mutual recognition of qualifications of a teacher; (s) to better regulate the operation and the provision of services in the Colleges and schools, including all matters concerning personnel, equipment, building, management, the use of school premises after normal school hours, partnerships between Colleges and State schools, and non-State schools and international exchanges, and participation in EU programmes; (t) to provide processes of licensing, accreditation, quality assurance and recognition; (u) to provide processes for the validation of informal and non-formal learning with the aim of such validation to be classified at a level of the Malta Qualifications Framework;

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EDUCATION (v) to provide for any matter relating to the teaching of English as a foreign language; (w) to regulate access to and gathering of information, statistics and data by the National Commission for Further and Higher Education and the Secretariat of the same Commission, that are both established by articles 64 and 70 respectively; (x) to extend the functions of the National Commission for Further and Higher Education as provided under article 65(o); (y) to provide for the establishment and description, from time to time, of the Malta Qualifications Framework as defined in article 63; and (z) to establish administrative fines not exceeding a penalty of four thousand euro (€4,000) to which any person, school, provider or body corporate contravening any regulations made under this Act may become liable:

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Provided that (i) Transitory.

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Amended by:

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XIII. 2006.19, 26. the Minister may by regulations designate which competent authority shall be responsible for imposing and enforcing such administrative fines with respect to the regulations concerned; (ii) when any administrative fine imposed under this paragraph becomes final, it shall constitute an executive title for the effects and purposes of

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Title VII of Part I of Book Second of the Code of

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Organization and Civil Procedure.

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136.(1) The University shall succeed to the property, rights and obligations of the University existing immediately before the coming into force of article 72 as well as to the property, rights and obligations of the institutions which used to be known as The Old University, The New University and The Royal University of Malta.
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(2)All those persons who before the coming into force of this Act were employed by the institution known under the name of The University of Malta shall, on the coming into force of this Act, be deemed to have always been employed and shall continue to be so employed by the University:
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Provided that in respect of those persons whose service, on the date of the coming into force of this article, was deemed, for the purposes of the Pensions Ordinance and the Widows and Orphans Pensions Act, to be service with the Government, the service of such persons with the University shall, for the purposes of the said Ordinance and of the said Act, continue to be deemed to be service with the Government within the meanings thereof respectively.

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(3)The statutes, regulations and bye-laws included in Schedule II of this Act shall come into force and have the force of law on the coming into force of article 72 and shall so remain in force until EDUCATION such time as they are amended or repealed by the competent go vern in g bo di es of t he U ni versi ty i n acc orda nce wi t h th e provisions of this Act.
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(4)The person who held the office of Rector of the institution known as The Old University before the enactment of Act XII of 1980 which amended the Education Act *, shall be the Rector of the University on the coming into force of article 72.
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(5)All appointments of heads of departments and all appointments and elections to the Council, the Senate and the Fa culty B oa rds o f the University shall b e ma de as soon as practicable after the date of commencement of the relevant provisions of this Act and in any case not later than three months from such date; but, notwithstanding the provisions of articles 72 to 83 (both inclusive) of this Act and subject to the provisions of subarticle (6), until the said appointments of heads of departments are so made and until the said Council, Senate and Boards are so reconstituted or, in either case, until the expiration of the said period of three months, whichever is the earlier date in either case, the heads of departments, the Council, the Senate and the Faculty Boards of the University which existed immediately before the date of the coming into force of article 72, shall be the heads of departments, Council, Senate and Faculty Boards of the University for the purposes of this Act.
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(6)Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-article (5), the Rector designated in sub-article (4) shall be a member and ex officio vice-president of the Council and a member and ex officio president of the Senate and Faculty Boards on the coming into force of article 72.
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SCHEDULE I [ARTICLE 22] Name of School Agius de Soldanis Kan Pawl Pullicino Carlo Diacono Dun Ġużepp Zammit Dun Ġwann Mamo Trade School Fellenberg School of Electronics Ġan Franġisk Abela Ġorg Grognet de Vassé Technical Institute Ġużeppi Despott Maria Assumpta Maria Goretti Maria Reġina Mikielanġ Sapiano Technical Institute Mikiel Anton Vassalli Ninu Cremona Complex Salvatore Dimech School for Craftsmen *Repealed by this Act.

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Locality Victoria, Gozo Rabat Żejtun Ħamrun Marsa Paola Msida Naxxar Cospicua Ħamrun Tarxien Blata-1-Bajda Paola Tal-Ħandaq Victoria, Gozo Mosta EDUCATION Santa Tereża Sir Adrian Dingli Umberto Calosso Trade School Mrieħel St. Andrews Sta. Venera EDUCATION Amended by:

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L.N. 98 of 1988;

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L.N. 63 of 1989;

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L.N. 64 of 1989;

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L.N. 135 of 1989;

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L.N. 136 of 1989;

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L.N. 153 of 1990;

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L.N. 156 of 1990;

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L.N. 10 of 1991;

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L.N. 66 of 1991;

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L.N. 153 of 1991;

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L.N. 67 of 1992;

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L.N. 89 of 1992;

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L.N. 90 of 1992;

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L.N. 105 of 1992;

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L.N. 21 of 1993;

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L.N. 117 of 1993;

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L.N. 5 of 1994;

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L.N. 12 of 1994;

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L.N. 110 of 1994;

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L.N. 149 of 1994;

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L.N. 79 of 1995;

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L.N. 165 of 1996;

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L.N. 177 of 1997;

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L.N. 181 of 1997;

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L.N. 183 of 1997 L.N. 184 of 1997;

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L.N. 189 of 1997;

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L.N. 202 of 1997;

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L.N. 9 of 1998;

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L.N. 30 of 1998;

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L.N. 172 of 1998;

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L.N. 41 of 1999;

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L.N. 101 of 1999;

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L.N. 102 of 1999;

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L.N. 144 of 2004;

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L.N. 363 of 2004;

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L.N. 293 of 2006;

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L.N. 220 of 2007;

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L.N. 391 of 2007;

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L.N. 212 of 2008;

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L.N. 21 of 2009;

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L.N. 85 of 2009;

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L.N. 102 of 2010;

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L.N. 418 of 2010;

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L.N. 419 of 2010;

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L.N. 515 of 2010;

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L.N. 150 of 2011;

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L.N. 151 of 2011;

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L.N. 233 of 2012;

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L.N. 234 of 2012;

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L.N. 299 of 2012;

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L.N. 130 of 2013;

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L.N. 243 of 2014;

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L.N. 313 of 2015;

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L.N. 71 of 2016;

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L.N. 180 of 2016;

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L.N.402 of 2016:

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L.N.184 of 2017;

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L.N.217 of 2017;

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L.N. 125 of 2019;

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L.N. 306 of 2019;

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L.N. 273 of 2020;

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L.N. 414 of 2021;

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L.N. 415 of 2021;

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L.N. 105 of 2022;

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L.N. 276 of 2022;

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L.N. 306 of 2023;

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L.N. 272 of 2024;

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L.N. 239 of 2025;

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L.N. 31 of 2026.

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SCHEDULE II STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND BYE-LAWS [ARTICLE 136] EDUCATION A - STATUTES Statute 1 - GENERAL 1.1 Official Languages Maltese and English shall be the official languages of the University. The University administration may use either language for official purposes.

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1.2 Compulsory Subjects for Admission Maltese and English shall be compulsory subjects for admission to the degree and diploma courses of the University:

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Provided that the Senate may by regulations allow candidates in special circumstances to offer other subjects instead.

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1.3 Entry Requirements: Period of Notice The University shall give adequate notice (normally two years) before any amendments to regulations, which may affect a candidate’s preparation for admission to any course of studies (such as the requirement of a new subject in the special course requirements) come into effect and two years notice for a change in a grade.

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1.4 Official and Academic Dress The dress appropriate for the Principal Officers of the University, for the Academic Staff, for graduates, for undergraduates, and for other members of the University shall be prescribed by regulations made by the Senate.

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1.5 Scholarships and Prizes l.

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Scholarships and prizes to be awarded by the University shall be established by regulations made for the purpose.

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2.

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The award of scholarships and prizes shall also be governed by regulations.

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Statute 2 - FACULTIES The University shall have fourteen Faculties, namely:

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The Faculty for Built Environment The Faculty of Arts The Faculty of Dental Surgery The Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy The Faculty of Education The Faculty of Engineering The Faculty of Health Sciences The Faculty of Information and Communication Technology The Faculty of Laws The Faculty of Media and Knowledge Sciences The Faculty of Medicine and Surgery The Faculty of Science The Faculty for Social Wellbeing EDUCATION The Faculty of Theology.

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Statute 3 - COURSES OF STUDIES, DEGREES AND DISTINCTIONS 3.1 Courses of Studies, Degrees and Distinctions 1.

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The University shall have the power to award degrees, diplomas and certificates to candidates who fulfil the prescribed conditions after following the requisite courses of studies, and this in accordance with regulations and bye-laws made by Senate.

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2.

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Courses of studies shall start as the Council shall determine.

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3.2 Provision for the Award of a Joint or Double Degree with another University or Higher Education Institution 1.

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Where the University, with the approval of Senate, enters into an agreement with other universities or higher education institutions which in terms of their national legislation are so empowered (hereinafter referred to as institutions) for the granting of a joint or double degree, then the necessary requirement to qualify for the degree may be obtained either partly at the University and partly at the other university/universities/institution/s, or wholly at one of the partner universities or institutions as provided for in such agreement.

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2.

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The degree may be awarded: (a) in the case of a joint degree, jointly on one certificate by all the universities/institutions and shall be conferred at one of the partner universities/institutions as agreed between them; or (b) in the case of a double degree, separately by each of the two partner universities/institutions.

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Art. 3

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The programme of study, including the catalogue of study-units, for the joint or double degree shall be approved by the University and as required by the other partner universities/institutions.

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Art. 4

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The Boards of Examiners and the Degree Classification Boards shall be constituted in terms of decisions taken by the appropriate bodies of the partner universities/institutions and as provided for in the agreement between them.

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Art. 5

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Students may register for a joint or double degree if accepted by the partner universities/institutions in terms of the admission regulations of each of the universities/institutions and in terms of the provisions regarding registration in the degree programme as specified in the agreement between the universities.

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Art. 6

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Council may approve that the provisions of any statute shall not apply to joint and double degrees whenever provisions on the same subject matter are included in the regulations or bye-laws for a course leading to a joint or double degree.

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Art. 7

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Senate may approve that the provisions of any regulation shall not apply to joint and double degrees whenever provisions on the same subject matter are included in the regulations or bye-laws for a course leading to a joint or double degree.

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Art. 8

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he agreement for the award of a joint or double degree by the University and the other universities/institutions may provide that the certificate includes an equivalent title, normally as awarded by the other universities/institutions, in conjunction with the title of the University degree. In the case of the award of a double degree, a statement to this effect will be made on the certificate.

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3.3 Award of Degrees and Diplomas EDUCATION 1.

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Degrees and diplomas shall be awarded at a public ceremony or, with the consent of the Senate, privately or in absentia.

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2.

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A candidate shall be eligible for the award of a degree or diploma only after certification by the Rector that all the conditions prescribed by statutes, regulations and bye-laws relevant to that degree or diploma have been fulfilled and provided that all other obligations and responsibilities of the candidate to the University have been satisfied.

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3.

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No person may be described as holding a degree or diploma of the University unless such degree or diploma has been conferred as prescribed in paragraph 1 of this section.

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3.4 Degrees Honoris Causa The University shall also have the power to confer degrees honoris causa as stipulated in the Award of Honoris Causa Degrees Regulations.

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Statute 6 - THE PRINCIPAL AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 6.1 1.

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The Principal Officers The Principal Officers of the University are: the Chancellor; the Pro-Chancellor; the Rector; the Pro-Rectors; the Secretary; the Deans of the Faculties.

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2.

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The Chancellor (as in article 74(3)-(5)) 3.

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The Pro-Chancellor (as in article 74(6)-(9)) 4.

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The Rector (as in article 74(10)-(11) and article 82) 5.

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The Pro-Rectors (as in article 74(12)) 6.

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The Secretary (as in article 74(13)) The Secretary shall (a) act as secretary to Council and in that capacity, shall be responsible, where applicable, to ensure that the decisions of Council are formulated and presented to the Chancellor expeditiously for promulgation; (b) co-ordinate the ongoing process of consultation with all internal as well as external stakeholders in order to assist the Rector and the Pro-Rectors in the compilation of the Annual Report of the University and the formulation of the Strategic Plan of the University for the consideration of Council; (c) help develop and maintain, under the direction of the Rector, EDUCATION streamlined and efficient administrative systems to support the teaching, research, and external services of the University to meet current as well as projected future needs; (d) act as Chairman of the Senior Management Committee in the absence of the Rector or any Pro-Rector explicitly designated to do so by the Rector; the said Committee, which deals solely with matters of a nonacademic and administrative nature, comprises the Registrar, the Director of Finance, the Librarian, and any other senior official of the University administration as determined by the Rector; (e) coordinate the preparation for regular meetings of the Senior Management Committee, and the implementation of decisions taken by the Senior Management Committee related to the day-to-day administrative affairs of the University, its personnel and its movable, immovable and other assets; (f) be directly answerable to the Rector and shall execute his instructions; (g) assist the Pro-Rectors in the discharge of their duties when these are acting within the portfolio of duties designated to them by the Rector; and (h) carry out such other duties, of a non-academic and administrative nature, as may be requested by Council and as may be called for by the Rector bearing in mind the exigencies of the University.

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7.

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The Dean of a Faculty (as in article 74(14)) 6.2 The Other Officers of the University 1.

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There shall be a Registrar, a Librarian, a Director of Finance and such other officers as the Council may, from time to time, determine. Such officers shall be responsible to the Rector for the day to day administration of their respective functions.

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2.

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The Registrar The Registrar shall: (a) keep the University seal; (b) assist the Rector in the day-to-day academic administration of the University, and be responsible for the execution of his instruction; (c) sign the documents certifying academic awards made by the University and keep a complete record of them; (d) act as secretary to the Senate and, directly or through a delegate, to the Boards of the Faculties and other academic entities established by the University; (e) be responsible to ensure that the decisions of Senate are formulated and executed and, where applicable, presented to the Chancellor expeditiously for promulgation; (f) be responsible for the records of all examinations held by the University and for the proper safekeeping of such records, and for keeping up-todate copies of the statutes, regulations and bye-laws; (g) keep the rolls of the members of the Council, of the Senate, of the Faculty Boards, of teachers, of examiners, and of students; (h) keep a record of the academic activities of each student;

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EDUCATION (i) be responsible, after consultation with the Deans of the Faculties, for the proper arrangements of the time-tables; and (j) carry out such other duties as may be called for by the Rector bearing in mind the exigencies of the University.

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The Librarian (as in paragraph 3 of Article 6.2 of Statute 6).

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4.

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The Director of Finance The Director of Finance shall assist the Rector in the day-to-day financial management of the University, and be responsible for the execution of his instruction.

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In particular, the Director of Finance shall (a) prepare (i) the annual estimates of revenue and expenditure; (ii) the annual comparative statement of revenue and expenditure; (iii) the annual balance sheet and statement of accounts; (b) be responsible for the collection of revenue and moneys due to the University; (c) exercise immediate control over expenditure out of approved provisions; (d) maintain adequate accounting systems embracing the whole of the financial operations of the University and ensuring adequate systems of internal control; (e) be responsible for all ordering and purchasing and for the control of stores (if any) and inventories; (f) in conjunction with the Rector or the Pro-Rectors, countersign bills of exchange, cheques, bank drafts, letters of credit and all other banking, financial and commercial documents, subject to any restrictions made by the Council; (g) discharge such other duties as may be called for by the Rector bearing in mind the exigencies of the University; and (h) in the absence of the Secretary, carry out all or part of the duties of the Secretary when instructed to do so by the Rector.

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5.

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Other Appointments: The Auditor (as in paragraph 5 of Article 6.2 of Statute 6).

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St a t u t e 7 - A P P O I N T M E N T S A N D P R O M O T I O N S O F S TA F F W I T H FORMAL TEACHING AND/OR RESEARCH DUTIES Citation 1.

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The title of this statute is Statute 7 of the University of Malta Appointments and Conditions of Employment of Academic Staff.

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Appointments and Conditions of Employment of Academic Staff 2.

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Appointments of academic staff shall be made by Council on the recommendation of Selection Boards in the grades specified in the Collective Agreement for Academic Staff of the University of Malta and Academic Staff of the Junior College, hereinafter referred to as the Collective Agreement, or in any other EDUCATION grades approved by Council.

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3.

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The appointments and conditions of employment of academic staff shall be regulated by the Collective Agreement which may be agreed upon from time to time between the University of Malta and the relevant union or unions, the accompanying Manual of Conduct and Procedures, and any procedures, which may be approved by Council from time to time.

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Promotion of Academic Staff 4.

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There shall be a Promotions Board to consider promotions of academic staff.

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The Promotions Board shall be appointed annually, and shall consist of: (i) the Rector, who shall be Chairperson; (ii) three full professors appointed by Senate; and (iii) one member of Council not in the employment of the University appointed by Council.

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The promotion of academic staff at the University shall be regulated by the Collective Agreement and by any other applicable procedures which may be approved by Council from time to time.

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Specially designated Titles 6.

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Affiliate Academics (a) Scholars from another university, research organization or industry who are approved by Senate, in accordance with the procedure approved by Senate, to give significant service to the University without compensation and whose association with the University is intended to enhance the quality of teaching and/or research or to bring honour to the University may be appointed as Affiliate Academics. (b) The title of Affiliate Professor, Affiliate Associate Professor, Affiliate Senior Lecturer or Affiliate Lecturer will be given to the affiliate academic commensurate with the academic qualifications and experience of the individual and the rank will be specified in the letter of appointment.

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Visiting External Professors (a) Scholars of professorial rank or distinction who have an affiliation or appointment in another University may be appointed on a pro tempore basis as Visiting External Professors by the Rector. (b) A Visiting External Professor will be expected to contribute to the activities of the University in one or more of the following ways: (i) through sets of lectures or intensive short courses; (ii) through participation in the supervision or completion of research programmes; and (iii) through expert advice and consultancy tendered to the authorities of the University. (c) A Visiting External Professor will be entitled to: (i) the academic prerogatives of Professors insofar as a regular presence on the campus is not required for their exercise; and (ii) such honoraria as may be established for each specific task.

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Honorary Professors EDUCATION (a) Foreign or local scholars of professorial rank or distinction may be appointed Honorary Professors by a resolution of Council on the recommendation of Senate in accordance with any procedures which may be approved by Council on the recommendation of Senate. (b) An Honorary Professor will be expected to contribute to the activities of the University in any way that will enhance its service and prestige, in accord with the competent authorities. (c) An Honorary Professor will be entitled to such academic prerogatives of Professors who are not attached to specific duties.

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Art. 9

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Emeritus Professors (a) Professors who retire after at least ten years of service at that grade or, if they retire before, by resolution of Senate, shall become Emeritus Professors; (b) An Emeritus Professor is entitled to the same prerogatives as an Honorary Professor; (c) An Emeritus Professor shall take precedence in all public ceremonies of the University immediately after the members of Senate.

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Art. 10

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University Fellows University Fellows may be appointed by Council in accordance with procedure approved by Council on the recommendation of Senate as follows: (a) Honorary Fellows, where the University wants to confer such honour on deserving individuals; (b) Senior Fellows, in the case of retiring members of staff at the grade of Professor to enable them to carry on with their research at the University; (c) Fellows, in the case of retiring members of the academic staff at the grade of Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer and Lecturer to enable them to carry on with their research at the University. (d) Visiting Fellows, in the case of senior foreign or local scholars of professional rank or distinction.

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Art. 11

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Rector Emeritus (a) A former Rector may be appointed Rector Emeritus by a resolution of Council; (b) Rector Emeriti shall take precedence in all public ceremonies of the University as the most senior of the Emeritus Professors after the Chancellor Emeriti and will have the right to wear the appropriate academic robes.

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Art. 12

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Chancellor Emeritus (a) A former Chancellor may be appointed Chancellor Emeritus by a resolution of Council; (b) Chancellor Emeriti shall take precedence in all public ceremonies of the University as the most senior of the Emeritus Professors and will have the right to wear the appropriate academic robes.

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EDUCATION Statute 8 - NON-ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS Citation 1.

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The title of this statute is Statute 8 of the University of Malta Appointments and Conditions of Employment of Administrative, Technical and Industrial Staff of the University of Malta.

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Appointments and Conditions of Employment of Administrative, Technical and Industrial Staff 2.

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Appointments of administrative, technical and industrial staff shall be made by Council on the recommendation of Selection Boards appointed in accordance with procedures approved by Council from time to time.

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The conditions of employment of administrative, technical and industrial staff shall be regulated by the Collective Agreement which may be agreed upon from time to time between the University of Malta and the relevant union or unions, and any procedures which may be approved by Council from time to time.

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Honorary Fellows 4.

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Honorary Fellows may be appointed by Council on the recommendation of Senate, where the University wants to confer such honour on deserving individuals, according to the Criteria for the Appointment of University Fellowships.

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Statute 9 - APPOINTMENT OF EXAMINERS (Deleted by Legal Notice 313 of 2015).

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Statute 10 - OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONS (Deleted by Legal Notice 313 of 2015).

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B - REGULATIONS AND BYE-LAWS ROI - ADMISSION REGULATIONS, 2016 Citation and interpretation 1. (1) The title of these regulations is the Admissions Regulations, 2016 of the University of Malta.

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(2)In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms used shall be taken to mean as indicated hereunder: \"the Admissions Board\" means the Admissions Board appointed by Senate as provided in regulation 11; \"the Board\" means the Board of a faculty, institute, centre, or school of the University; \"the Course\" means a programme of study leading to a University qualification; \"the Dean\" means the Dean of a faculty or the Director of an institute, centre, or school of the University; \"the Faculty\" means a faculty, institute, centre, or school of the University; \"the Senate\" means the Senate of the University; and EDUCATION \"the University\" means the University of Malta.
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Applicability 2.

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These regulations shall be applicable from September 2016 onwards.

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Courses 3.

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The Courses are offered at the following levels: (a) Doctoral Degrees; (b) Postgraduate Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and Awards; (c) Undergraduate Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and Awards; and (d) Non-Tertiary Courses consisting of (i) Foundation Studies Courses; (ii) Pre-Tertiary Certificate Courses; and (iii) Courses offered by the Junior College of the University.

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Students of the University 4. * Applicants to Courses shall be accepted as:

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(1)regular students if they satisfy the requirements of the statutes, regulations and bye-laws, and have been judged eligible to be so admitted; or
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(2)probationary students in an undergraduate course if they: (a) have reached the age of 18 by the 31 st December of the year during which the course for which they apply commences; and (b) are in possession of the required Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Examination passes at grade 5 or better or at SEC level 3 in English Language, Maltese and Mathematics as indicated in regulation 12(1)(b) of these regulations; and (c) have sat all six subjects as specified in regulation 5 (2) (a) as indicated in the Matriculation Certificate Regulations, 2013; and (d) have attempted to improve their Matriculation Certificate by sitting for the required subject or subjects at the MATSEC Second Session of examinations (normally held in September) of the year during which the course for which they apply commences; and (e) have obtained EITHER a pass grade in at least one subject from each Group 1, 2 and 3 and in Systems of Knowledge as specified in regulation 5 (2) (b) (i) and obtained between 38 and 42 points calculated as specified in regulation 5 (5) both as indicated in the Matriculation Certificate Regulations, 2013;
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OR not less than 44 grade points but lack a pass grade in one subject from one of the Groups 1, 2 or 3 or in Systems of Knowledge as specified in regulation 5 (2) (b) (i) of the Matriculation Examination Regulations, 2013;

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OR lack not more than a grade (such as a D instead of a C, but not an F instead of a pass grade E) in a subject or subjects indicated as special course requirements (Advanced or Intermediate level) for the course applied for, as long as they have obtained a pass grade in at least one of the subjects from each Group 1, 2 and 3 and in Systems of Knowledge as specified in regulation 5 (2) (b) (i), and not less than 38 points calculated as indicated in regulation 5 (5), both as indicated in the Matriculation Certificate Regulations, 2013, *Regulations shall be applicable from October 2022 or later.

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EDUCATION provided that all the provisions indicated in regulation 4 (2) of these regulations shall not be applicable to the following: (i) courses which are restricted to a limited number of applicants, if all places have been filled by fully qualified applicants. Should any places remain vacant after the results of the MATSEC Second Session of examinations, the Faculty Admissions Committee concerned shall have sole discretion to decide on the criteria for choosing applicants for admission as probationary students in terms of these regulations; (ii) courses that are not governed by the General Regulations for Undergraduate Courses; and (iii) courses that may be accessed through a Certificate course at level 4 of the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) designed for the purpose of providing an alternative route to a higher level Undergraduate Course, unless the Board concerned makes a specific recommendation to the Admission Board; or

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(3)visiting students if they are accepted to register on study-units with the intention of obtaining credits, but are not enrolled in a programme of study leading to a qualification; or
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(4)auditing students if they are accepted to follow study-units without the intention of obtaining credits and are not enrolled in a programme of study leading to a qualification.
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Regular Students 5.

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Applicants shall be admitted as doctoral or postgraduate regular students if they satisfy the entry requirements as specified in the general regulations and the respective Course regulations or bye-laws and have been judged eligible to be so admitted.

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Applicants shall be admitted as undergraduate regular students if they: (a) satisfy the entry requirements as specified in these regulations and in the respective Course regulations or bye-laws; or (b) have qualifications comparable to the entry requirements as specified in regulation 12, provided that relevant experience may be considered together with these qualifications by the Admissions Board; or (c) will have reached the age of 23 by the first semester of the Course for which they applied, hereinafter referred to as “Adult Learners”, and are judged to be eligible for admission by the Admissions Board on the basis of an assessment to determine whether such applicants are able to achieve the same academic standards as applicants admitted in terms of regulation 12; or (d) have satisfied the general entry requirements for admission to the University, as applicable at the time the qualifications were obtained and are judged to be eligible for admission by the Admissions Board; or (e) are eligible to follow a preparatory programme, in order to seek admission to an undergraduate degree or diploma Course, as stipulated in the Course byelaws; or (f) are eligible to follow a Foundation Studies Course in order to seek admission to an undergraduate course relevant to the same subject area; or (g) are eligible to follow a Pre-Tertiary Certificate Course; or (h) are accepted by the Admissions Board to follow study-units within the EDUCATION Programme in the Liberal Arts and Sciences offered by the University; or (i) possess qualifications which fall short of those required, which shortfall in qualifications at SEC Level, the Admissions Board, on the advice of the Access Disability Support Committee, deems to have been due to a significant disability (including applicants within the Autism Spectrum and with Specific Learning Difficulties) and provided that the missing qualifications will not adversely affect the applicant's studies at University. Each application will be considered on its own merits.

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Probationary students 7. * (1) If probationary students successfully complete all study-units included in the programme of study for the first year of their Course, they shall thenceforth be considered as regular students.

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(2)If, by the end of the first academic year of the Course, probationary students do not qualify for regular progression, they shall be allowed to proceed conditionally to the second year of the course if they fulfil the requirements for conditional progression in terms of the General Regulations for Undergraduate Awards.
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(3)If, by the end of the first academic year of the Course, probationary students do not qualify for regular or conditional progression to the second year of the Course, they shall be required to withdraw from the Course and shall neither be entitled to a repeat year nor to an extension year.
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(4)Applicants shall be admitted as probationary students in the same course once only. The Admissions Board may allow applicants to be admitted as probationary students in a second or subsequent course, if, after examining the applicant’s academic record at the University, it is deemed that the applicant merits another such opportunity. Such applicants may also be required to attend an interview.
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Visiting students 8.

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(1)Visiting students may register for: (a) individual study-units that are offered within University pre-tertiary, undergraduate and postgraduate Courses, subject to approval by the Faculty; and (b) study-units that are designed ad hoc for particular needs, subject to approval by Senate on the recommendation of the Board.
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(2)Visiting students shall be eligible for certification if they: (a) complete the study-unit, are awarded the credits assigned to it, and pay any applicable fees; and (b) satisfy any other requirements prescribed in any other relevant statutes, regulations and bye-laws of the University.
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(3)Visiting students shall be entitled to the rights and privileges accorded to regular students.
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Auditing students 9. (1) The University may allow individuals with particular interests to widen their knowledge by attending study-units as auditing students. *Regulations shall be applicable from October 2022 or later.

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EDUCATION

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(2)Auditing students may be admitted to follow study-units provided the lecturer concerned poses no objection thereto and is satisfied that the individual has the necessary academic background to follow the study-units with profit.
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(3)Auditing students shall be entitled to the rights and privileges accorded to regular students, but may not sit for any assessments of the University. The University may withdraw permission previously granted by it to any auditing students to follow study-units at any time. Auditing students may be charged an administrative service fee.
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(4)Auditing students are only entitled to a Certificate of Attendance upon attending the majority of the lectures.
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Junior Students of the University 10. * Applicants may be admitted to the University as Junior Students at the Junior College of the University if they: either (a) are in possession of six passes in the Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Examination at grade 5 or better or at SEC level 3, provided that one of the subjects must be Maltese, English Language or Mathematics. Students missing one or two subjects from Maltese, English Language or Mathematics shall be required to attend preparatory classes at the Junior College in order to satisfy the General Entry Requirements as specified in Regulation 12 of these regulations; or (b) possess SEC qualifications which fall short of those required, which shortfall the Admissions Board, on the advice of the Access Disability Support Committee, deems to have been due to a significant disability (including applicants within the Autism Spectrum and with Specific Learning Difficulties) and provided that the missing qualifications will not adversely affect the applicant's studies at the Junior College. Each application shall be considered on its own merits.

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The Admissions Board 11. (1) The Admissions Board shall be composed of the following members:

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The Rector or his nominated delegate, as ex officio Chairman;

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Three members appointed by Senate;

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The Registrar (acting also as Secretary); and One student representative appointed by Senate from among the Senate.

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(2)The term of office of the Admissions Board shall be of one year and the quorum for meetings shall be of three members.
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(3)The Admissions Board shall have the power to: (a) decide on the eligibility of any applicant for admission to the University as a regular, probationary, visiting, auditing or junior student and, where it deems appropriate may: (i) require such applicant to satisfy additional conditions; and, or (ii) restrict the choice of Course, areas of study or study-units within a Course, to which such applicant may be admitted; (b) decide on who is admitted to a Course to which admission is limited, in accordance with the provisions of the respective regulations or bye-laws *Regulations shall be applicable from October 2022 or later.
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EDUCATION for that Course and such other criteria as may be approved by Senate; (c) seek the advice of a Faculty Admissions Committee (consisting of the Dean or his delegate and at least two other academic members appointed by the Board of the Faculty concerned) on any matter concerning eligibility for admission to a programme of study or area of study in that Faculty, and in particular on whether any applicant seeking admission as a regular student has the necessary academic background to follow the programme of study with profit, normally after having assessed the applicant through an interview or another form of assessment, provided that in such cases, appropriate detailed documentation shall be kept; (d) advise Senate on all matters regarding admission to the University and to programmes of study.

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(4)Where the Admissions Board has reason to believe that the presence of an applicant within the University community could present a clear and present danger to the well-being and safety of students and staff, or a significant risk that their safety be imperilled, or that activities on campus be disrupted, the Board shall on the basis of available evidence have the option to refuse admission, or to grant admission subject to appropriate safeguards which shall be decided upon on an ad hoc basis, or to delay admission until expert advice is obtained. For the avoidance of doubt, evidence could also take the form of expert advice documented in a sworn affidavit.
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Entry Requirements for Undergraduate Courses 12. * (1) General Entry Requirements. Subject to any other provision of these regulations, the general entry requirements are the following: (a) the Matriculation Certificate, which is awarded to candidates who pass examinations in a range of subjects that includes a language, a humanistic, and a science subject, and Systems of Knowledge, as specified in the Matriculation Examination Regulations; and (b) passes in the Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Examination at grade 5 or better or at SEC level 3 in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics, provided that if a pass in Maltese, and/or English Language, and/or Mathematics is obtained at Advanced or Intermediate Matriculation Level, a pass in such subjects in the Secondary Education Certificate Examination is not required.

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(2)In the case of applicants who pursued their secondary education outside Malta, the University may consider and accept qualifications comparable to the qualifications stipulated in sub-regulation (1)(a) and (b), provided that the mix of subjects and levels of the qualifications presented are comparable to the subjects and l e v e l s r e q u ir e d f o r t h e a w a r d of t he S e c o n d a r y E du c a ti o n C e r t i fic ate and Matriculation Certificate.
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(3)The Admissions Board may consider the acceptance of passes obtained in other examinations at corresponding levels and grades to the Matriculation Examination and the Secondary Education Certificate for the purpose of admittance.
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(4)(a) Special Course Requirements. Regulations or bye-laws for a programme of study may specify other requirements in addition to the general entry requirements for admission to that Course. In particular, *Regulations shall be applicable from October 2022 or later.
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EDUCATION they may limit the choice of subjects that may be offered at Advanced and Intermediate Matriculation Levels and specify the grade to be obtained in such subjects, or specify alternative qualifications for admission which would be acceptable, in whole or in part, as qualifications of similar academic standard. (b) Each Faculty shall determine the special course requirements for specific courses offered by it, as laid down in the Course bye-laws. (c) An applicant who is a graduate of a university or has other qualifications considered to be sufficient may, on the advice of the Faculty Admissions Committee concerned, be exempted by the Admissions Board from any subject in which a pass is required for admission to a Course in that Faculty.

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(5)Maltese as a Requirement. Further to the requirement of Maltese at Secondary Education Certificate level, the Admissions Board may, in special circumstances and subject to the conditions set out hereunder, allow an applicant to offer another subject instead of Maltese, as follows: (a) a Maltese applicant who, for reasons of residence or education abroad over a significant period during the previous four years, has not received adequate teaching in Maltese, may be allowed to offer another language instead of Maltese, or, until September 2018, any other subject. (b) a non-Maltese applicant may be allowed to offer instead of Maltese, another language as approved by the Admissions Board, provided that, as from September 2018 such other language cannot be English and applicants whose mother tongue is English shall be required to offer a language other than English instead of Maltese.
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(6)Notwithstanding that provided in sub-regulation (5), where Course regulations or bye-laws specify Maltese as a special Course requirement, the required pass in Maltese must be obtained at the level and grade as stipulated in the respective Course regulations or bye-laws.
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Maltese as a Requirement

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13.(1) As from October 2025, for admittance to the Junior College, and as from O c t o b e r 2 0 2 7 , f o r a d m i t t a n c e t o t h e U n i v e r s i t y u n d e rg r a d u a t e c o u r s e s , nothwithstanding the requirement of Maltese at Secondary Education Certificate level, as specified in regulations 10 and 12 of these regulations, the Admissions Board may, in special circumstances and subject to the conditions set out hereunder, allow an applicant to offer another language instead of Maltese, as follows: (a) a Maltese applicant, who pursued less than three years of compulsory secondary level schooling in Malta, may present a pass in Il-Malti bħala Lingwa Barranija at SEC level 3 or in another language at SEC level 3 or at grade 5 or better or at a comparable level. (b) a Non-Maltese applicant, who pursued at least four years of compulsory secondary level schooling in Malta, may present a pass in Il-Malti bħala Lingwa Barranija at SEC level 3. (c) a Non-Maltese applicant, who pursued less than four years of compulsory secondary level schooling in Malta, may present a pass in Il-Malti bħala Lingwa Barranija at SEC level 3 or in another language at SEC level 3 or at grade 5 or better or at a comparable level.
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(2)Notwithstanding that provided in paragraph (1) of this regulation, where for admittance to the University Undergraduate courses, course regulations or bye-laws specify Maltese as a special Course requirement, the required pass in Maltese must be obtained at the level and grade as stipulated in the respective Course regulations or byelaws.
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Proficiency and Aptitude Tests

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14.(1) The regulations or bye-laws of undergraduate or postgraduate Courses may require applicants to: (a) pass a proficiency test in one or more subject/s, as approved by the Faculty offering the Course; and, or (b) pass an aptitude test.
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(2)Senate, on the advice of the Board, shall appoint a Board of Examiners for aptitude and proficiency tests.
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Recognition and Accreditation of Prior Learning (RPL)

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15.(1) Adult Learners may access a Course of study based on knowledge, skills and competencies acquired through prior learning and experientially. Such applicants shall receive adequate support from the RPL Administrative Office to enable them to identify and collect all the evidence required for the validation of their prior informal and/or non-formal learning.
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(2)RPL applications shall typically be assessed by only one RPL assessor, provided that if the application relates to more than one major area of study more assessors may be involved.
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(3)Once an application has been assessed, the RPL assessor/s shall submit a detailed report to the Faculty Admissions Committee which will subsequently submit its recommendation to the Board for a final decision.
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Further Provisions

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16.(1) Admission to a Course after its Commencement. An applicant who is qualified for admission to the University as a regular student may be allowed by the Admissions Board, subject to any conditions it may impose, to join a Course in its second year or any following year.
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(2)(a) Concurrent Courses. Unless with the special permission of the Senate, a student may not register concurrently for more than one Course leading to a degree, diploma or certificate, except in the cases listed in paragraph (b). (b) Students may be allowed to register for any concurrent courses, if the student’s workload does not exceed 75 ECTS credits per academic year in the case of full-time students or if the student’s workload does not exceed 45 ECTS credits per academic year in the case of part-time students.
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(3)A student who discontinues a Course or is not permitted by the relevant Course regulations or bye-laws, to continue a Course, shall not be allowed to reregister as a student in any Course before the lapse of one year from the effective date of such discontinuation, unless with the permission of the Admissions Board.
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17.(1) Applicants wishing to join Courses in terms of these regulations shall apply by the prescribed dates unless, in special circumstances, with the permission of the Admissions Board.
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(2)Applicants shall submit all supporting documents, including an original recent Police Good Conduct Certificate, if required, within the deadline stipulated by the Office of the Registrar. Should they fail to do so, applicants shall be considered as no longer interested to pursue the Course/s they applied for.
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(3)(a) For Courses which involve work with vulnerable persons, applicants shall submit an original recent Police Good Conduct Certificate. A list of such Courses shall be approved by Senate and shall be published at the time of call for applications. (b) In cases where the Police Good Conduct Certificate includes any declaration, the certificate shall be considered by a sub-committee appointed by Senate for the purpose. The sub-committee shall make its recommendations to the Admissions Board.
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SCHEDULE III Added by:

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II. 1995.5. [Article 84] (The following are a translation in English of the originals which were made in the Italian language, the original Italian text follows the English text).

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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HOLY SEE AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA REGARDING THE INCORPORATION OF THE FACULTY OF THEOLOGY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF MALTA The Holy See and the Government of the Republic of Malta, keeping in mind the historical development of the University studies in Malta and having above all considered the advantages of a scientific, cultural and social character which could be derived from closer ties of the Faculty of Theology with the University of Malta, by common accord established as follows:

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The Faculty of Theology is incorporated in the University of Malta. Such incorporation and the functions of the Faculty of Theology are regulated, in the first place, by the provisions of the present Agreement, and, in the second place by the Laws of Malta and by the Statutes of the same University.

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Academic degrees and diplomas conferred by the Faculty of Theology shall have canonical and civil value.

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As regards the structure, the internal organization, the academic and the student bodies, the Faculty of Theology is incorporated in the University of Malta in the same state of fact in which it exists on the date of the present Agreement and as shown in the Annex, saving the right of the same Faculty, for its reasonable and proper development, to vary the number of students and of teachers, as also the right to provide for other courses of theology and of any other discipline connected therewith, if this is deemed necessary for the appropriate preparation of its students.

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The University of Malta, in everything that regards the regulation of the EDUCATION studies and the academic and canonical requirements for the teachers in the Faculty of Theology, shall proceed in accordance with what is laid down in the Apostolic Constitution \"Sapientia Christiana\" of 15 April 1979 and in the \"Ordinationes\" issued by the Congregation for Catholic Education on 29 April 1979 and with such canonical norms as may in future complete or substitute those contained in the said documents of the Holy See.

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The candidates for the post of teacher in the Faculty of Theology shall provide themselves beforehand with a certificate from the Archbishop of Malta attesting that there is no canonical objection in their respect.

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For the disciplines in matters of faith and morals, the University of Malta shall communicate in due time to the said Archbishop the name of the candidate chosen after the selection process, who shall receive the appointment of teacher after he shall have subscribed to the profession of faith before the same Ordinary and received from him the canonical mission.

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Should the same Archbishop, for reasons pertaining to the faith, to moral conduct or to ecclesiastical discipline, revoke the \"nihil obstat\" or the canonical mission to a teacher, the latter shall cease to form part of the Faculty of Theology and proceedings shall immediately be taken for the appointment of a new teacher.

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The Government of Malta and, through the Foundation for Theological Studies, the Archdiocese of Malta shall provide the economic means which are necessary for the proper functioning of the Faculty of Theology, in such measure and with such modalities as shall be established by common accord.

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The Chairman of the Foundation for Theological Studies or his delegate shall form part of the Council of the University. Two representatives of the same Foundation for Theological Studies shall be members of the Faculty Board of Theology.

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Should there arise, in future, any difficulty of interpretation or application of the foregoing provisions, the Holy See and the Government of the Republic of Malta shall entrust the search for an amicable solution to a Joint Commission which shall be composed, on the part of the Holy See, by the Apostolic Nuncio in Malta and by the Archbishop of Malta or by their delegates, and, on the part of the Maltese Government, by the Minister of Education and by the Rector of the University, or by their delegates.

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26th September, 1988 (Sgd.) (Sgd.) Dr. Ugo Mifsud Bonnici Minister of Education Mgr. Pier Luigi Celata Tit. Archbishop of Doclea Apostolic Nuncio On behalf of the Government of Malta On behalf of the Holy See ANNEX REGARDING ARTICLE 3 OF THE AGREEMENT SIGNED ON 26 SEPTEMBER 1988 BETWEEN THE HOLY SEE AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA ON THE INCORPORATION OF THE FACULTY OF THEOLOGY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF MALTA We certify that on 26 September 1988 the Faculty of Theology consists of the following three entities, canonically established: (A) The Faculty of Theology proper; (B) The Institute for Religious Studies; (C) The Institute of Philosophy and Human Studies.

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EDUCATION (A) The Faculty of Theology proper comprises three cycles: the first, of five years’ duration, leads to the conferment of a Bachelor ’s degree (S.Th.B.); the second, of two years duration, leads to the conferment of a Licentiate (S.Th.L.); the third, lasting an adequate number of years, leads to the attainment of a Doctorate (S.Th.D.). The Faculty also confers a Diploma in Pastoral Theology.

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The teaching staff includes Permanent and non-Permanent teachers as well as Visiting Teachers. The Permanent teachers are divided into three grades: Lecturers, Associate Professors and Professors. The non-Permanent teachers and Visiting Teachers may be Maltese or foreign, and vary in number according to the needs of the Departments. Besides, the Faculty includes 3 Emeritus Professors.

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The Faculty consists of six Departments each with its own teaching staff, as follows:

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Department of Fundamental and Dogmatic Theology, including Ecumenism: with three permanent teachers (a Professor and two Lecturers);

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Department of Moral Theology, including Spiritual and Ascetic Theology: with two Permanent teachers (both Professors);

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Department of Holy Scripture, Hebrew and Greek: with three Permanent teachers (a Professor and two Lecturers);

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Department of Church History, Patristics and Palaeo-Christian Archaeology: with two Permanent teachers (a Professor and another post, currently vacant);

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Department of Pastoral Theology, Canon Law and Liturgy: with 5 Permanent teachers (a Professor, an Associate Professor, two Lecturers and an Assistant Lecturer);

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Department of Philosophy: with 5 Permanent teachers (a Professor, two Lecturers and two currently vacant posts). During the last year, when students of philosophy already followed courses at the University, the Government, in anticipation of the incorporation of the Faculty of Theology in the University, had already assigned to the Department of Philosophy of the Faculty of Theology an amount corresponding to four full-timers (a Professor and three Lecturers), one of them being detailed to teach a subject already included in the Department of Pastoral Theology of the Faculty of Theology. This matter might eventually be taken into consideration by the Council of the Faculty.

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Subject to approval by the Council of the Faculty, every Department invites annually non-Permanent staff to lecture according to its needs. Every Department has its own Co-ordinator.

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The Permanent members of the teaching body, who are on part-time employment, are present at the Faculty of Theology according to the following number of weekly sessions: 5 Professors for 4 sessions and one Professor for 2/3 sessions; an Associate Professor for 2 sessions; one Lecturer for 4 sessions, 4 Lecturers for 3 sessions, 6 Lecturers for 2 sessions and one Lecturer for one session. Every session corresponds to half a working day. (B) The Institute for Religious Studies is empowered to confer the degree of Bachelor in Religious Studies and is structured in a cycle of part-time evening courses of 5 years’ duration. It is also empowered to confer a Diploma in Religious Studies at the end of a two-year course.

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The Institute is based in Floriana (Catholic Institute), is governed by its own Director and a Board which is subject to the Council of the Faculty of Theology, whose Rector is the Chairman of the same Board. The teachers of the Institute are EDUCATION chosen mainly from the Permanent staff of the same Faculty, but other teachers are also invited. (C) The Institute of Philosophy and Human Studies consists of a cycle of three years with courses in Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology. It is empowered to confer the degree of Bachelor in philosophy and Human Studies.

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With the incorporation of the Faculty of Theology in the University, the Institute of Philosophy and Human Studies will in actual fact remain in abeyance.

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The students registered at the Faculty of Theology in the academic year 19881989 are divided as follows: (a) Faculty of Theology proper: 36 regulars and 13 curriculars. In addition, there are another 19 students who, as foreseen for the first cycle of Theology, follow courses in Philosophy and who are divided as follows:

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15 are regulars enrolled in the Faculty of Arts of the University of Malta, 2 are about to be enrolled in the same Faculty on the strength of “mature matriculation”, and 2 are curriculars registered at the Faculty of Theology; (b) Institute for Religious Studies: 82 regulars and 12 curriculars; (c) Institute of Philosophy and Human Studies: 4 regulars and 1 curricular. (Sgd.) + Giuseppe Mercieca The Grand Chancellor (Sgd.) Vincenzo Borg The Rector FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF MALTA AND THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MALTA FOR THE FINANCING OF THE FACULTY OF THEOLOGY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF MALTA The Government of Malta and the Archdiocese of Malta, wishing to give practical effect to what has been agreed between the Holy See and the said Government in Article 5 of the Agreement of the 26 September 1988 on the incorporation of the Faculty of Theology in the University of Malta, concerning the joint financing of the said Faculty, establish as follows:

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The Government of Malta shall finance the Faculty of Theology according to the same criteria which it applies for the financing of the other Faculties.

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The Archdiocese of Malta, through the Foundation for Theological Studies, shall contribute towards the financing of the Faculty of Theology the funds to the extent considered necessary, over and above the funds assigned by the Government for the University budget, in order to ensure that the said Faculty may exercise its function in accordance with the provisions of Articles 3 and 4 of the aforementioned Agreement betwe en the Holy S ee and the Gove r nm e nt o f M a l ta . T h e sa id contribution may be, as a maximum, equal to that assigned by the Government.

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The competent administrative organs of the University shall promptly submit to the Foundation for Theological Studies a statement of the contribution established by the Government to finance the Faculty and the amount of the expenditure estimated by the said Faculty for its proper functioning.

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The Foundation for Theological Studies shall, within 30 days from receipt of the statement of contribution aforementioned in article 3, examine the estimated expenditure of the Faculty and, keeping in mind the contribution established by the Government, shall inform the Dean of the Faculty of the amount of its contribution EDUCATION which shall be forwarded in quarterly instalments.

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Any part of the contribution by the Foundation for Theological Studies that shall result unspent at the end of the annual fiscal period for which the said contribution had been allocated shall be refunded to the said Foundation.

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Should there arise, in future, any difficulty of interpretation or application of the foregoing provisions, the Government of Malta and the Archdiocese of Malta shall entrust the search for an amicable solution to a Joint Commission which shall be composed, on the part of the Government of Malta, by the Minister of Education and the Secretary of the Ministry of Education, or by their representatives, and on the part of the Archdiocese of Malta, by the President of the Foundation for Theological Studies and the Director of the Foundation for Theological Studies, or by their representatives, and by a Chairman elected by the other members.

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26 September 1988 (Sgd.) Ugo Mifsud Bonnici For the Government of Malta (Sgd.) +Giuseppe Mercieca For the Archdiocese of Malta (Sgd.) +Pier Luigi Celata (The original of this document is in the Italian and English languages, the Italian text follows the English text).

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ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HOLY SEE AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA REGARDING THE INCORPORATION OF THE FACULTY OF THEOLOGY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF MALTA The Holy See and the Government of Malta, following the proposal presented by the said Government and subsequent discussions, by common accord decide to amend Article Six of the Agreement on the incorporation of the Faculty of Theology in the University of Malta, signed on 26 September 1988, to read as follows: “A representative of the Chairman of the Foundation for Theological Studies, nominated by the said Chairman, shall form part of the Council for the University. Two representatives of the Foundation for Theological Studies, nominated by the said Foundation, shall form part of the Faculty Board of Theology.”

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The present Additional Protocol forms an integral part of the Agreement signed by the Parties on 26 September 1988.

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Done at Valletta, Malta, on the 26th day of January one thousand nine hundred and ninety five in two originals, each in the Italian and English languages, both texts being equally authentic.

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For the Holy See For the Government of Malta (Sgd.) +Pier Luigi Celata Titular Archbishop of Doclea Apostolic Nuncio (Sgd.) Michael Falzon Minister of Education and Human Resources EDUCATION ACCORDO TRA LA SANTA SEDE E IL GOVERNO DELLA REPUBBLICA DI MALTA SULL'INCORPORAZIONE DELLA FACOLTÀ DI TEOLOGIA NELL’ UNIVERSITÀ DI MALTA La Santa Sede e il Governo della Repubblica di Malta, avendo presente lo sviluppo storico degli studi universitari a Malta ed avendo soprattutto considerato i vantaggi di carattere scientifico, culturale e sociale che potranno derivare da un più stretto collegamento della Facoltà di Teologia con l’Università di Malta, stabiliscono di comune intesa quanto segue 1.

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La Facoltà di Teologia è incorporata nell’ Università di Malta.

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Tale incorporazione e le funzioni della Facoltà di Teologia sono regolate, in primo luogo, dalle disposizioni del presente Accordo e, in secondo luogo, dalle Leggi di Malta e dagli Statuti della stessa Università.

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I gradi accademici e i diplomi conferiti dalla Facoltà di Teologia avranno valore canonico e civile.

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Per quel che concerne la struttura, l’organizzazione interna, il corpo accademico e quello studentesco, la Facoltà di Teologia è incorporata nell’ Università di Malta nello stato di fatto in cui essa si trova alla data del presente Accordo e come risulta dall’Allegato, salvo restando alla stessa Facoltà, per un suo ragionevole ed adeguato sviluppo, il diritto di variare il numero degli studenti e dei docenti, nonché il diritto di provvedere altri corsi di teologia e di qualunque altra disciplina connessa, se ciò sarà ritenuto necessario per la congrua preparazione dei suoi studenti.

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L’Università di Malta, in tutto ciò che riguarda l’ordinamento degli studi ed i requisiti accademici e canonici dei docenti della Facoltà di Teologia, procederà in conformità con quanto prescritto dalla Costituzione Apostolica \"Sapientia Christiana\" del 15 aprile 1979 e dalle \"Ordinationes\" emanate dalla Congregazione per l’Educazione Cattolica il 29 aprile 1979 e con eventuali norme canoniche che in futuro dovessero integrare o sostituire quelle contenute in tali documenti della Santa Sede.

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I concorrenti ad un posto di docente nella Facoltà di Teologia dovranno munirsi previamente di un attestato dell’ Arcivescovo di Malta che non vi è alcuna obiezione canonica contro di essi.

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P e r l e d i s c i p li n e c o n c e r n e n ti l a f e d e e l a m o r a l e , l ’ U n iv e r s i t à d i M a l ta comunicherà tempestivamente allo stesso Arcivescovo il nome del candidato vincitore del concorso, il quale riceverà la nomina di docente dopo che avrà emesso la professione di fede presso il medesimo Ordinario e da questi avrà ricevuto la \"missione canonica\"

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Qualora lo stesso Arcivescovo, per ragioni attinenti alla fede, alla condotta morale o alla disciplina ecclesiastica, dovesse revocare il \"nulla osta\" o la \"missione canonica\" a un docente, questi cesserà di far parte della Facoltà di Teologia e immediatamente si procederà per la nomina di un nuovo docente.

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5.ll Governo di Malta e, tramite la \"Foundation for Theological Studies\", l’Arcidiocesi di Malta forniranno i mezzi economici necessari per il conveniente funzionamento della Facoltà di Teologia, nella misura e nei modi che saranno stabiliti di comune intesa.
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6.ll Presidente della \"Foundation for Theological Studies\" o un suo delegato farà parte del Consiglio dell’ Università. Due rappresentanti della stessa \"Foundation for Theological Studies\" faranno parte del Consiglio della Facoltà di Teologia.
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Se in avvenire sorgessero difficoltà di interpretazione o di applicazione delle precedenti disposizioni, la Santa Sede e il Governo della Repubblica di Malta affideranno la ricerca di un’amichevole soluzione ad una Commissione Paritetica che sarà composta, per parte della Santa Sede, dal Nunzio Apostolico a Malta e dall’Arcivescovo di Malta o da loro delegati, e, per parte del Governo Maltese, dal Ministro dell’Educazione e dal Rettore dell’Università, o da loro delegati.

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26 settembre 1988 Per il Governo di Malta Per la Santa Sede (firmato) Dr. Ugo Mifsud Bonnici Ministro dell’Educazione (firmato) +Mgr. Pier Luigi Celata Arcivescovo tit.di Doclea Nunzio Apostolico ALLEGATO RELATIVO ALL'ART. 3 DELL'ACCORDO DEL 26 SETTEMBRE 1988 TRA LA SANTA SEDE ED IL GOVERNO DELLA REPUBBLICA DI MALTA SULL'INCORPORAZIONE DELLA FACOLTÀ DI TEOLOGIA NELL'UNIVERSITÀ DI MALTA Si attesta che alla data del 26 settembre 1988 la Facoltà di Teologia consta delle tre seguenti entità, canonicamente erette; (A) Facoltà di Teologia propriamente detta; (B) \"Institute for Religious Studies\"; (C) \"Institute of Philosophy and Human Studies\". (A) La Facoltà di Teologia propriamente detta: comprende tre cicli, di cui il primo della durata di 5 anni, al termine del quale è conferito il Baccalaureato (S.Th.B); il secondo della durata di 2 anni, al termine del quale è conferita la Licenza (S.Th.L.); il terzo, della durata di un congruo numero di anni, per il conseguimento del Dottorato (S.Th.D.). La Facoltà conferisce pure il Diploma in Teologia Pastorale.

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Il corpo docente comprende docenti Permanenti, non-Permanenti e VisitingTeachers. I docenti Permanenti sono divisi in tre gradi: Lettori, Professori-Associati, Professori. I docenti non-Permanenti e i Visiting-Teachers possono essere maltesi o stranieri, e variano di numero secondo le esigenze dei Dipartimenti. La Facoltà annovera, inoltre, 3 Professori Emeriti.

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La Facoltà consta di sei Dipartimenti con i relativi docenti, come segue:

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Dipartimento di Teologia Fondamentale e Dogmatica, incluso l’Ecumenismo: con 3 docenti Permanenti (di cui un Professore e due Lettori);

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Dipartimento di Teologia Morale, inclusa la Teologia Spirituale ed Ascetica: con 2 docenti Permanenti (Professori);

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Dipartimento di Sacra Scrittura, Ebraico e Greco: con 3 docenti Permanenti (di cui un Professore e due Lettori);

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Dipartimento di Storia della Chiesa, Patristica ed Archeologia EDUCATION Paleocristiana: con 2 docenti Permanenti (tra cui un Professore ed un posto attualmente vacante);

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Dipartimento di Teologia Pastorale, Diritto Canonico e Liturgia: con 5 docenti Permanenti (tra cui un Professore, un Professore-Associato, due Lettori ed un Assistente-Lettore);

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Dipartimento di Filosofia: con 5 docenti Permanenti (tra cui un Professore, due Lettori e due posti attualmente vacanti). In quest’ultimo anno, quando gli studenti di Filosofia frequentavano già i corsi presso l’Università, il Governo, nella previsione dell’incorporazione della Facoltà di Teologia nell’Università, aveva già assegnato al Dipartimento di Filosofia della Facoltà di Teologia una cifra corrispondente a quattro \"full timers\" (un Professore e tre Lettori), uno dei quali destinato all’insegnamento di una scienza già inclusa nel Dipartimento di Teologia Pastorale della Facoltà di Teologia. Questa materia potrà essere eventualmente considerata dal Consiglio di Facoltà.

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Ogni Dipartimento, col consenso del Consiglio di Facoltà, invita annualmente dei Lettori non-Permanenti secondo i propri bisogni. Ogni Dipartimento è retto da un proprio coordinatore.

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I membri Permanenti del corpo docente, su una base di impiego \"part-time\", sono presenti nella F acol tà di Teologi a secondo il seguent e n umero di sessioni settimanali: 5 Professori per 4 sessioni e 1 Professore per 2/3 sessioni; 1 ProfessoreAssociato per 2 sessioni; 1 Lettore per 4 sessioni, 4 Lettori per 3 sessioni, 6 Lettori per 2 sessioni ed 1 Lettore per 1 sessione. Ogni sessione corrisponde a mezza giornata lavorativa. (B) \"Institute for Religious Studies\" è abilitato a conferire il Baccalaureato in Studi Religiosi ed è strutturato in un ciclo di corsi serali \"part-time\" della durata di 5 anni. È altresì abilitato a conferire il Diploma in Studi Religiosi dopo un ciclo biennale di corsi.

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L’istituto ha sede in Floriana (Istituto Cattolico), è retto da un proprio Direttore e da un \"Board\" soggetto al Consiglio della Facoltà di Teologia, il cui Rettore è il \"Chairman\" dello stesso \"Board\". I docenti dell’ istituto sono scelti, per lo più, fra quelli Permanenti della stessa Facoltà, ma sono invitati anche altri docenti. (C) \"Institute of Philosophy and Human Studies\" comprende un ciclo di 3 anni con corsi di Filosofia, Psicologia e Sociologia. È abilitato a conferire il Baccalaureato in Filosofia e Scienze Umane.

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Con l’incorporazione della Facoltà di Teologia nell’Università, l’Istituto di Filosofia e Scienze Umane, di fatto, rimarrà sospeso.

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Gli studenti iscritti alla Facoltà di Teologia nell’anno accademico 1988-1989 sono così distribuiti: (a) Facoltà di Teologia propriamente detta: 36 \"regulars\" e 13 \"curriculars\".

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Sono inoltre da aggiungere 19 studenti che, come previsto per il l° ciclo di teologia, seguono corsi di filosofia e sono così distribuiti: 15 \"regulars\" iscritti alla Facoltà di Lettere nell’Università di Malta, 2 in procinto di esservi iscritti in base alla \"mature matriculation\", 2 \"curriculars\" iscritti alla Facoltà di Teologia; (b) \"Institute for Religious Studies\": 82 \"regulars\" e 12 \"curriculars\"; (c) \"Institute of Philosophy and Human Studies\": 4 \"regulars\" e 1 \"curricular\".

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EDUCATION (firmato) + Giuseppe Mercieca Il Gran Cancelliere (firmato) Vincenzo Borg Il Rettore INTESA FINANZIARIA TRA IL GOVERNO DI MALTA E L'ARCIDIOCESI DI MALTA PER IL FINANZIAMENTO DELLA FACOLTÀ DI TEOLOGIA DELL'UNIVERSITÀ DI MALTA Il Governo di Malta e l’Arcidiocesi di Malta, desiderando dare concreta attuazione a quanto convenuto tra la Santa Sede e lo stesso Governo all’Art. 5 dell’Accordo del 26 settembre 1988 sull’incorporazione della Facoltà di Teologia nell’ Università di Malta, circa il comune finanziamento della medesima Facoltà stabiliscono quanto segue:

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Il Governo di Malta finanzierà la Facoltà di Teologia secondo gli stessi criteri da esso applicati per il finanziamento delle altre Facoltà.

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L’Arcidiocesi di Malta, tramite la \"Foundation for Theological Studies\", contribuirà al finanziamento della Facoltà di Teologia nella misura ritenuta necessaria, oltre i fondi destinati dal Governo nel Budget dell’ Università, ad assicurare che la stessa Facoltà possa svolgere le proprie funzioni in modo rispondente a quanto stabilito negli art. 3 e 4 dell’Accordo sopra citato tra la Santa Sede e il Governo di Malta. Tale contributo potrà raggiungere, al massimo, quello assegnato dal Governo.

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I competenti organi amministrativi dell’ Università comunicheranno sollecitamente alla \"Foundation for Theological Studies\" l’ammontare del contributo stabilito dal Governo per il finanziamento della Facoltà e 1’ammontare della spesa prevista dalla stessa Facoltà per il suo conveniente funzionamento.

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La \"Foundation for Theological Studies\", entro 30 giorni dalla data della comunicazione di cui al punto 3 della presente Intesa, esaminerà la previsione di spesa della F acoltà e, tenendo conto del contributo disposto dal Governo, comunicherà al Decano della Facoltà l’ammontare del proprio contributo, che verserà in rate trimestrali.

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La parte del contributo della \"Foundation for Theo1ogical Studies\" che risulterà non essere stata spesa al termine dell’ esercizio finanziario annuale per il qual e lo stesso contributo era stato predisposto, sarà restituita alla stessa \"Foundation\".

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Qualora sorgessero difficoltà di interpretazione o di applicazione delle precedenti disposizioni, il Governo della Repubblica di Malta e l’Arcidiocesi di Malta affideranno la ricerca di un’amichevole soluzione ad una commissione paritetica che sarà composta, per parte del Governo Maltese, dal Ministro dell’Educazione e dal Segretario Generale del Ministero dell’Educazione, o da loro delegati, per parte dell’Arcidiocesi di Malta, dal Presidente della \"Foundation for Theological Studies\" e dal Direttore della \"Foundation for Theological Studies\", o da loro delegati, e da un Presidente che sarà eletto dagli altri membri.

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26 settembre 1988 (firmato) Ugo Mifsud Bonnici Per il Governo di Malta (firmato) +Giuseppe Mercieca Per l’Arcidiocesi di Malta EDUCATION (firmato) +Pier Luigi Celata PROTOCOLLO AGGIUNTIVO ALL'ACCORDO TRA LA SANTA SEDE E IL GOVERNO DELLA REPUBBLICA DI MALTA SULL'INCORPORAZIONE DELLA FACOLTÀ DI TEOLOGIA NELL'UNIVERSITÀ DI MALTA La Santa Sede e il Governo di Malta, facendo seguito alla proposta avanzata dallo stesso Governo ed alle successive discussioni, stabiliscono di comune intesa di emendare 1’Articolo Sei dell’Accordo sull’incorporazione della Facoltà di Teologia nell’Università di Malta, firmato il 26 settembre 1988, come segue: \"Un rappresentante del Presidente della “Foundation for Theological Studies”, nominato dallo stesso Presidente, farà parte del Consiglio dell’Università.

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Due rappresentanti della \"Foundation for Theological Studies\", da questa nominati, faranno parte del Consiglio della Facoltà di Teologia\".

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Il presente Protocollo aggiuntivo è parte integrale dell’Accordo firmato dalle due Parti il 26 settembre 1988.

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Fatto alla Valletta, Malta, il 26 del mese di gennaio millenovecentonovantacinque, in due testi originali, ciascuno in italiano e in inglese, ambedue facenti ugualmente fede.

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Per la Santa Sede (firmato) +Pier Luigi Celata Arcivescovo tit. di Doclea Nunzio Apostolico Added by:

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XIII. 2006.16.

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Amended by:

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XIII. 2012.3.

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Per il Governo di Malta (firmato) Michael Falzon Ministro dell’ Educazione e Risorse Umane.

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SCHEDULE IV [Article 17(2)] The Permanent Committee for Education shall be composed as follows: (a) the Minister, as Chairperson; (b) the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, as Deputy Chairperson; (c) the Directors General of the Directorate established under this Act; (d) the Chairman of the National Commission for Further and Higher Education established in Part IV of this Act, or his representative; (e) those other Directors or officers as the Minister may from time to time request to attend; (f) an officer appointed by the Minister to act as secretary.

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