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The University carries out the following duties and responsibilities;

• Serves as the Secretary to the University Council and its Committees, providing guidance to the Vice Chancellor and the Management team to facilitate Council in decision making and governance.
• Serves as the Accounting Officer of the University.
• Responsible for the proper management of the University inventory and safe custody of all assets of the University including the Seal and records.
• Directs the proper utilisation and accounting for the fiscal resources and other assets of the University as a designated Accounting Officer and reports to the Vice Chancellor .
• Supervises the preparation of the University annual budget and work plans and their implementation.
• Manages and administers the human, fiscal and physical resources of the University in accordance with the existing laws, policies, regulations, guidelines, approved annual work plans and budgets.
• Communicates, interprets, guides and provides technical support in the implementation of Council policies and resolutions.
• Enforces accountability and transparency in the management and delivery of university administrative and financial services in line with existing laws, policies, regulations, guidelines and Council resolutions.
• Supervises the procurement of university works, goods and services and disposal of assets in accordance with the appropriate laws, policies, regulations and guidelines.
• Promotes linkages between Schools, Institutes, Centres or other Academic bodies, Management, Council, Line Ministries, and other stakeholders for effective implementation of university programmes, operations, and policies and enhancing collaborative networks.
• Sets performance targets, supervises, mentors and appraises staff of the Office of the University Secretary.
• Coordinates the provision of legal services and representation of the University in cases of civil litigation.
• Coordinates the timely response to audit queries that may arise from authorities and reports to Council the outcomes thereof
• Responsible for security at the University.